The city has coordinated with professional counselors who will offer their services at various locations throughout the day.
El Monte’s City Hall and all city facilities will close to the public on Monday, June 20 to allow employees to mourn the loss of two police officers who were killed in the line of duty last week.
“My employees are grieving the loss of two officers who were part of our El Monte family,” City Manager Alma Martinez said Friday in announcing the closure. “As we all cope with this tragedy, we are making counseling services available to all our staff and providing them with the support they need. This is the time for our Council, staff, and community to be united, support one another and grow closer together as we heal.
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