Days after his death during a police pursuit, scores of local residents, along with law enforcement officers and firefighters from across Los Angeles County, gathered Tuesday evening outside the Alhambra Police Department to honor Officer Alec Sanders, whom colleagues remembered for his dedication to and passion for his job.

Sanders, 28, died Thursday in a crash that followed the pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle.

Recalling his officer fondly, Police Chief Garrett Kennedy said during the vigil Tuesday that Sanders, in his roughly eight months on the job, adjusted to the Alhambra Police Department with enthusiasm, routinely taking on overtime shifts and seeking opportunities to improve and earn community trust. During each shift, he was excited to wear his uniform and do the job,

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