The Baldwin Park City Council signaled interest Jan. 21 in a Baldwin Park street dedication to honor Officer Samuel Riveros. The proposal would designate the 4200 block of Fillhurst Avenue in his memory. Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala introduced the item during the regular council meeting.
Council members expressed support for formally recognizing Riveros’ service and sacrifice. The designation would create a permanent public tribute within the neighborhood he served.
The discussion followed council approval of a $35,000 budget transfer. The funds will allow 10 Baldwin Park Police Department employees to attend National Peace Officers Memorial Week in Washington, D.C., in Riveros’ honor. The annual event recognizes officers nationwide who died in the line of duty.
Who Was Officer Samuel Riveros?
Officer Samuel Riveros served with the Baldwin Park Police Department and built a reputation for community engagement. Colleagues and residents have described him as dedicated and approachable. They said he invested deeply in public safety and neighborhood relationships.
National Peace Officers Memorial Week includes ceremonies and tributes at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The memorial lists the names of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Information about the event is available through the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund at https://nleomf.org.
By sending department representatives, the city aligned its Baldwin Park street dedication discussion with national recognition efforts. Council members framed the trip as a way to support Riveros’ family and fellow officers.
Community Response To Street Dedication
Public comment on the Baldwin Park street dedication remains ongoing. Street dedications often prompt feedback from residents who live along the affected block. Property owners typically receive notice before signage installation.
The proposed designation would involve commemorative signage on the 4200 block of Fillhurst Avenue. Agenda materials did not list a projected cost for the signage. In similar cases, cities limit expenses to design, fabrication and installation.
Council members did not set a formal timeline. If they reach consensus, staff would return with a resolution outlining signage language, costs and a potential unveiling date. Cities often coordinate ceremonies with significant anniversaries or Memorial Week observances.
Memorializing Fallen Officers Locally
Cities across the San Gabriel Valley have honored fallen officers through street names, plaques and memorial walls. Some communities hold annual remembrance ceremonies. Others dedicate civic spaces in an officer’s name.
A Baldwin Park street dedication would create a visible reminder embedded in daily life. Residents traveling along Fillhurst Avenue would see the tribute each day.
As the proposal advances, residents will have opportunities to share input during future council meetings. The decision will shape how Baldwin Park commemorates one of its own and reflects on public service and sacrifice.
