THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED LIEUTENANT JAMES BURNS.  HE PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 2, 2021.

JAMES LATERALED OVER TO THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FROM THE LYNWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT ON MAY 1, 1977 AND RETIRED FROM CARSON SHERIFF’S STATION ON JUNE 30, 1984.

HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND SERVED IN FRANCE DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

NO SERVICES WILL BE HELD.

Condolences may be sent to his son Patrick Burns (retired Long Beach Police Department) via e-mail to pburns@surfside.net