Collum served with Chula Vista Police for 29 years. He will be remembered as an amazing husband, friend, passionate leader and trusted mentor to many, police say.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A beloved police officer in Chula Vista died Friday evening after a short battle with a rare cancer, police Chief Roxana Kennedy announced in a release.
"Collum will be remembered not only for all of his accomplishments and charitable works, but also for being an amazing husband, loyal friend, and passionate leader," the release said."He was a true hero in every sense, and he will be greatly missed by his family, the community, and the Chula Vista Police Department."
He led the creation of a Community Engagement Division in 2022 to help maintain strong relationships with the Chula Vista community and bridge gaps between marginalized communities and law enforcement. He was active in the community in his personal life, too, volunteering along with his husband, William Lopez.
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