Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Phillips, we thank you for your on duty and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten by class #219. God bless.

Cadet M. Morales
Rio Hondo Class # 219

January 31, 2026

God bless you, Sir. Your dedication will never go unseen or forgotten. You inspire the current and future of Law Enforcement.

Cadet Michael Macias
Vernon Police Department

January 31, 2026

Thank you Officer Phillips your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Jacob Sandoval
Rio Hondo Police academy
Class #219

jacob sandoval

January 31, 2026

Officer Phillips, thank you for your commitment to justice and for a life dedicated to serving others. I pray for your family, your department, and all those impacted by your sacrifice.

Cameren Garcia
Rio Hondo Police Academy, Class #219

January 31, 2026

Thank you, Officer Phillips, for your service and sacrifice to this country and your community. The Rio Hondo Class 219 honors your legacy and dedication. Rest in peace.

Jean Carlo Vazquez
Rio Hondo Police Academy Class 219
January 30th, 2026

JEAN VAZQUEZ

January 31, 2026

Rest in peace Officer Steven Phillips. Your service and courage will never be forgotten.

Cadet Javier Mares
El Monte PD
January 30, 2026

Javier Mares

January 30, 2026

Thank you for your service and courage to serve this country and its citizens. We wish your family well and may God bless your them in your absence.

Kolel W.

January 30, 2026

Rest in peace Officer Phillips, you will always be remembered for your service to this great country.

Jaime Chavez
West Covina PD

January 30, 2026

Steven Phillips was an exemplary officer who embodied all the outstanding traits of a well-rounded police professional. In addition, he was a former Air Force veteran, bringing invaluable experience and perspective to the Westminster Police Department. The Class of 219 at Rio Hondo Basic Police Academy honors him and his service to the community.

Chris Soto

January 30, 2026

Thank you, Officer Philips for your dedication and unwavering sacrifice to this country and the city of Westminster. Godspeed.

Joseph Martinez
Rio Hondo Academy

January 30, 2026

rest in peace officer phillips. Thank you for your dedication to this career and all the work you have put throughout your career. Your work will not be for gotten and forever respected.

Kevin Cortes

January 30, 2026

Thank you for your service. I pray for you and your family.

CADET Y.SUN
Rio Hondo Police Academy

January 30, 2026

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR. I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE

CADET HARTOUNIAN, IVAN
RIO HONDO POLICE ACADEMY

January 30, 2026

Thank you for your sacrifice and service that you ultimately gave for others. May God bless your family. Rest in peace thank you for everything.

Velasco, Isaac
Class #219

January 30, 2026

Officer Phillips, thank you for your service in the Airforce and in Law Enforcement. May you rest in peace.

Cadet Jacob Goddard Rio Hondo Police Academy

January 30, 2026

May God look over your family. May God rest your soul. My condolences to your family and loved ones.
-Garcia, Hebber Class 219

Garcia, Hebber
Class 219

January 30, 2026

It is unfortunate what had happened to Officer Phillips. What is noteworthy is his consistent service not just to his community but to his country. It is rare that a citizen goes out of their way to serve for so long. He was a perfect example of what all young men should aspire to be. Sending thoughts and prayers from Cadet Kocalis at the Rio Hondo Basic Police Academy.

Asher Kocalis

January 30, 2026

Thank you for you service to our country and to the City of Westminster, may you continue to rest in peace.

Cadet William Islas
Rio Hondo Police Academy class 219

January 30, 2026

Rest in peace Officer Phillips. You made the ultimate sacrifice and your legacy will live on forever. Today at Rio Hondo Police Academy, Cadets in class 219 will train in your honor.
- Brosie, Eve Class #219

Brosie, Eve
Class 219

January 30, 2026

We honor your service and your sacrifice to Law Enforcement all over. God bless your family.

david perry

January 30, 2026

Your service is not and will never be forgotten Officer Phillips. You will forever be honored for dedicating your life to serving the community. Rest In Peace Sir.

Dilraj Singh - Cadet Class 219
Rio Hondo Police Academy

January 30, 2026

God bless Officer Phillips. We thank you for your service.

Cadet Tejeda Oscar
Rio Hondo Basic Police Academy

January 30, 2026

Thank you for your service Officer Philips not only for your community but for our country. May you rest in peace and you will never be forgotten.

Pablo Torres

January 30, 2026

God rest your soul, Officer Phillips. Your service to our country and to the citizens of Westminster is not forgotten. I pray for comfort and strength for your family and co-workers on this 22nd anniversay of your EOW.

David Miklos - Retired Sgt - LA County Sheriff
Rio Hondo Police Academy - Coordinator
Whittier, CA

January 30, 2026

Officer Phillips,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 29, 2024