DETECTIVE JAMES E. KELLY
BADGE 694, ID 1503
SDPD 09/19/1969 - 09/12/1994
03/01/1943 - 07/28/2025
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THE THIN BLUE LINE
Retired Police Officer James “Jim” Kelly passed away on July 28, 2025. 

James was hired as a Patrolman on September 19, 1969, and retired on September 12, 1994. 

James started his career in the Patrol Division. He worked a variety of assignments as a Patrolman including Public Affairs and the Chiefs Office aide. 

James had three Commanding officer Citations and received a Life Saving Citation during his career.
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