Crime & Safety
Police Mourn Loss of Maria Paz, a Joyful and Dedicated Public Servant
Her life however, was filled with faith and wonderful love for her community, family and friends," police said.
WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha is mourning the loss of one of its own on Thursday after Maria Paz passed away recently.
"It is with a heavy heart that the Waukesha Police Department announce the death of Waukesha Police Reserve Officer Maria Paz. Maria Paz was a friend, colleague, and dedicated public servant who we have been honored to serve with as a volunteer and Reserve Officer. Maria has been a Police Reserve since 2002 and had been an active member of the Reserve Leadership Team," according to a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon.
Paz' career with the Waukesha Police Department has consisted of countless hours of volunteering, according to police.
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"Her life however, was filled with faith and wonderful love for her community, family and friends. The Waukesha Police Department will never forget Reserve Officer Maria Paz," the statement read.
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