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Today, the San Leandro Police Department and its law enforcement family mourn the loss of Captain Edward Tracey, who lost his battle against cancer last night, with his family by his side.

 

Captain Tracey, age 45, was born in Hong Kong.  He immigrated to the United States at a young age, and became a United States citizen in 1981.  He is a graduate of James Logan High School in Union City and Cal State University East Bay, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Master’s degree in Public Administration. 

 

He began his law enforcement career in 1987 with the Union City Police Department, serving in the ranks of Police Cadet and Reserve Peace Officer.  In 1990, he was hired by the BART Police Department and began the Oakland Police Department’s 127th Basic Police Academy.  

 

Upon graduation from the police academy, Captain Tracey worked as a patrol officer for with the BART Police Department.  In 1993, he sought employment with the Oakland Police Department, and worked in a variety of assignments and ranks, eventually promoting to the rank of Police Captain in 2007.  

 

In April 2012, Captain Tracey left the Oakland Police Department and began employment with the San Leandro Police Department, serving the Department and its community as a Police Captain.  

 

Captain Tracey is a graduate of both the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute of Policing in Boston.

 

With his experience, Captain Tracey brought unique perspectives to San Leandro.  Under the leadership of Chief Sandra Spagnoli, he commanded both the Support Services and Operations Sections during his tenure.  

 

“He implemented many programs and services which will continue to play an integral role in the lasting legacy of the San Leandro Police Department,“ stated Chief Sandra Spagnoli.

 

This past December, his partnerships with the community allowed him to start the Department’s first “Santa on Motors,” where officers escorted Santa Claus throughout the city, meeting with underprivileged families, delivering gifts to them during the holiday season.  

 

Reflecting on Captain Tracey’s career, Chief Spagnoli stated, “Ed was a dedicated public servant and highly respected in the law enforcement profession across California and the United States.  Ed’s passing will leave an irreplaceable void in the leadership ranks in the Department. He will be missed by many whose hearts he touched within the Department, City and Community that he served.  We are thankful for his service, leadership, friendship and optimistic spirit.  He will be forever missed.”