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  DEPUTY STEPHEN D. SORENSEN  
  June 18, 1957 -
Born in Pasadena, California.

June, 1981 -
Graduated from El Camino College with an Associates of Arts in General Education.

March, 1986 - March, 1989 -
Army Enlistment. Served as a military policeman and attained the rank of Corporal, graduating from the US Protective Services School.

February, 1991 -
Hired with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and entered the Academy.

June, 1991 -
Assigned to the North County Correctional Facility.

 

February, 1992 - Transferred to the Mira Loma Jail facility.

November, 1992 -
Transferred to Pitchess’ Detention Center.

June, 1997 -
Assigned to Altadena Station, patrolling the areas of Altadena and Crescenta Valley.

March, 2000 -
Assigned to the position of Resident Deputy in Lake Los Angeles.

August 2, 2003 -
Slain in the line of duty at age 46.

  
 

A Relief Fund has been established for Deputy Sorensen's Family.

DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO: SHERIFF'S RELIEF FUND #304
       (or Stephen D. Sorensen Fund #304), 11515 S. COLIMA ROAD, WHITTIER, CA 90604

  
 

 

  
  Services were held on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 10:00 a.m.
at Lancaster Baptist Church, 4020 E. Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster 		 
         
 


Deputy Stephen Sorensen was a twelve year veteran of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. He also served for twelve years in the Department of Beaches and Harbors as a lifeguard and as an emergency medical technician, until the agency was absorbed into the Sheriff’s Department.

Deputy Sorensen was known as a professional, highly motivated deputy who could be relied upon to be called out to virtually any situation and handle it. Among his fellow deputies and the community he served, he was well-liked and respected. His performance reports consistently stressed his dedication, maturity, and outgoing nature, as well as his excellent uniform appearance, good sense, and communication skills.

Stephen Sorensen was commended by his community and supervisors on many occasions for his service in Lake Los Angeles for incidents ranging from finding lost dogs to saving a kidnap victim. As a resident deputy he lived in the area he patrolled, an assignment that took a special type of person who blended being firm and fair with a special love for the community he served.

Steve Sorensen is survived by his wife Christine. He will be deeply missed by his extended law enforcement family and the people who live in and around Lake Los Angeles.