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DAVIS, Calif. — Sunday marked the first day back at work for Davis Police Officers, just three days after a gunman shot and killed Officer Natalie Corona.
The department took to Facebook to share a photo from Officer Corona's Saturday vigil, and a reminder to those reading to "be kind to one another."
"This morning, as our officers head back out on the street for the first time since we lost Officer Corona, try to remember to be kind to one another," the department wrote. "Our city is hurting, Davis PD included. We will forever be changed by this tragic event, but our officers have a job to do, and this morning, they do it willingly and with pride."
More than 100 people commented on the post, offering condolences and even lodging for any officers who will be in Northern California for Corona's funeral services on Friday, Jan. 18.
"Thank you, City of Davis Police Department. Each of you are deeply appreciated by our community, and our hearts are broken with yours," one woman wrote. "We are together in grieving the senseless, tragic loss of Officer Corona. Thank you for your extraordinary dedication."
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In a separate post, the department gave thanks to the community.
"The Davis Police Department would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support shown to us as a result of this unthinkable, heartbreaking tragedy," the Facebook post reads. "Simply put, your support has given us sustenance and comfort in our greatest time of need in the history of this agency."
The department released the following information for those who wish to help during this time.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Those interested in donating money to the family of Officer Corona are asked to make all checks payable to the "Natalie Corona Memorial Fund."
Those checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Davis Police Department. The address is: 2600 5th St. Davis, Ca. 95618.
FOOD
Those interested in providing meals during officer shifts, or for the memorial service on Friday are asked to contact Michele Hardy at mhardy@davispd.org.
CONDOLENCES
The department said the following about the amount of calls they have been receiving since the death of Officer Corona:
"While we genuinely appreciate the calls to our Dispatch Center expressing condolences, the sheer volume of calls have begun to interfere with our daily operations."
The department asks that any messages of support be emailed to policeweb@cityofdavis.org. And if members of the community have letters, cards, art or poems for the department, they are welcome to stop by and drop them off. Copies will be shared with the Corona Family.
"Again, the Davis PD family thanks you for the love you have shown to us," the Facebook post reads. "We have no doubt that such kindness and empathy would have made Natalie proud."
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