THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF ACTIVE DEPUTY NICHOLAS S. CRAWFORD.  HE PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 29, 2026. NICHOLAS WAS HIRED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON APRIL 30, 2007.  HIS LAST ASSIGNMENT PRIOR TO HIS PASSING WAS AS AN INMATE RECEPTION CENTER WATCH DEPUTY.