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8/13/2019 Tony Jack Press Release
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County of Santa Cruz
Sheriff-Coroner
701 Ocean Street, Suite 340, Santa Cruz, CA 95060(831) 454-2985 FAX: (831) 454-2353
Phil Wowak
Sheriff-Coroner
Sheriff’s Media Release
Date/Time of Incident/Event: 12/31/13 at 11:30 a.m.Location of Incident: 701 Ocean Street, Santa CruzType of Incident: Passing of Sheriff ’s Deputy Tony JackPhoto(s) Available: Yes __x__ No ___
Description of Incident:
It is with great sadness that the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announces thepassing of one of our members. Deputy Sheriff George (Tony) Jack died unexpectedlyon Saturday, December 28, 2013, while exercising at a local gym. Despite heroicefforts by paramedics and Dominican Hospital staff, Deputy Jack passed away.Tony, who was born in Los Gatos, CA, recently celebrated his 50 th birthday. He spent agood part of his life in Santa Cruz County, attending Soquel High School and CabrilloCollege. Along with his family, he was very involved in 4-H and the Santa Cruz CountyFair. Tony attended the Gavilan College Police Academy in Gilroy, CA and held Basic,Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory certificates. Tony enjoyed teaching, and
would later go on to become an instructor at Cabrillo College.Prior to joining Santa Cruz County, Tony worked for Pacific Security and Investigationswhere he made many lasting friendships and developed a sincere interest in helpingothers. He could often be seen counseling a troubled youth or spending time with theelderly or homeless. He treated others with dignity and respect and knew early on thatlaw enforcement was his destined career.Tony joined the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office in 1985 and served until 1987 when hedecided to return home and join the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office. He was hired bythe late Sheriff Al Noren and was a 28-year veteran of local law enforcement.While with Santa Cruz County, Tony had a remarkable service record in a variety ofassignments. He held positions in patrol and investigations and worked as a gang
investigator, field training officer, SWAT team member and firearms and drivinginstructor. He also served in the administration bureau working in the recruiting, hiringand training division and in 1998 he supervised the Sheriff’s Live Oak Service Center.Tony’s personnel record boasts numerous commendations from co-workers, membersof allied law enforcement, the faculty of multiple school districts, numerous CountySupervisors and many, many members of our community.Most recently, Tony was pleased to serve as Superior Court Bailiff for the HonorableJudge Timothy Volkmann.Tony was devoted to his children and was an involved member of the community. Heoften bragged about his three sons and the love of his life, Narine Kadekian.Deputy Jack leaves behind (Brin Jack (Father), Gavin Jack (Son), Owen Jack (Son),Kyle Jack (Son), Wendy Jack (Sister), Narine Kadekian (Girlfriend).
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The entire Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office and its extended family mourn the loss of DeputyTony Jack. We share in the sadness felt by the Jack family and all of the Santa CruzCommunity.
Press Release prepared by: Deputy Ryan Kennedy
Press Release Approved by: Lt. Shea Johnson
Date/Time of Media Release: 12/31/13 at 11:30 a.m.