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Mourning the Loss of Santa Barbara Police Officer
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It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Santa Barbara Police Officer Gina Battaglia. Officer Battaglia passed away from complications related to an on-duty illness. She exemplified extraordinary courage in fighting a long and difficult battle.
Officer Battaglia was a 14-year veteran of the Department and served our community with distinction. She held several assignments during her career including Patrol Officer, Crime Scene Investigator and Public Safety Communication Dispatch Supervisor.