The WCPD Family lost another member this morning.  Gordon Coulter lost his battle with cancer.  Gordon was a good man and will be missed. 

This message from Chief Wills;

TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE WEST COVINA POLICE DEPARTMENT:

 It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of our Department Chaplain, Gordon Coulter. Gordon passed away last night after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Many of you knew Gordon very well. For those of you did not know him, Gordon was a full-time police officer (id number 131) with our agency from 1975 to 1979. Since 1979 Gordon has served the men and women of this organization as a Reserve Officer and our Department Chaplain. Gordon also served as a professor at Azusa Pacific University and a local pastor. Gordon not only had a tremendous influence in the lives of our police department family, he also ministered to thousands of people in our local community.

In honor of the life and service of Gordon Coulter, all personnel wearing a metal badge shall adorn it with a black band until the morning after his memorial service. We will provide further information on the services when available.

FRANK J. WILLS

Chief of Police