Riverside County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual Blue Light Ceremony in Rancho Mirage

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Blue Light Ceremony to pay tribute to the 75 fallen peace officers across Riverside County according to the department.

Organizers said it's to remember and reflect upon the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their community.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said the tribute honors officers from all agencies – regardless of their role or department.

"They don't have to be wearing a sheriff's department uniform," Bianco said. "We worked with police officers in the Border patrol and the Highway patrol on a daily basis. Those are still our family members. And knowing how they died and what they died for, it's a it's a very somber feeling."

This year’s ceremony was held at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory on Monday, December 16. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more details from the ceremony.