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Sgt. Tate Lynch Memorial Page

On October 25, 2007 the City of Casa Grande Police Department lost one of its finest with the untimely death of Sgt. Tate Lynch.

Lynch was a six-year veteran of the Casa Grande Police Department and was promoted to Sergeant in 2004. He is survived by his wife and three children.

A memorial fund has been created to assist Lynch's family. Those who would like to make a financial donation may do so at any Wells Fargo Bank under Sgt. Tate Lynch's name.

Lynch was a highly decorated officer with the Casa Grande Police Department. Below is a brief list of his accomplishments with the Department as well as points of interest. He previously served as an officer for Holbrook for 3 years. His father, Gary Lynch, is a 30-year officer for Tucson Police Department.

August 27, 2001 -Tate Lynch is hired on with the Casa Grande Police Department. CGPD serial #166. 
December 2001 -Officer Tate Lynch receives a Letter of Commendation 
April 2002 -Officer Tate Lynch receives a 2nd Letter of Commendation
November 2002 -Officer Tate Lynch receives the Critical Response Award 
November 2002 -Officer Tate Lynch receives the Award of Merit
2002 -Officer Tate Lynch is named Casa Grande Police Officer of the Year 
April 2003 -Officer Tate Lynch receives a Letter of Appreciation 
September 2003 -Officer Tate Lynch receives a 2nd Letter of Appreciation
November 2003 -Officer Tate Lynch receives a 2nd Award of Merit
November 2003 -Officer Tate Lynch receives the Award of Valor
December 2003 -Officer Tate Lynch receives a 3rd Letter of Commendation 
November 2004 -Officer Tate Lynch is Promoted to Sergeant 
August 2005 -Sgt. Tate Lynch is Assigned to Pinal County Special Weapons and Tactics Team
February 2006 -Sgt. Tate Lynch receives a 2nd Critical Response Award
August 2006 Sgt. Tate Lynch receives a 3rd Letter of Appreciation
August 2007 Sgt. Tate Lynch receives a 4th Letter of Commendation