The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) announced the passing of retired Sergeant Jack Douglas, who died at the age of 78 the morning of Jan. 18. After joining the BHPD on Nov. 24, 1969, Douglas served as a Sergeant on the force for 30 years and retired on Dec. 29, 2006. According to his widow, Diane, a former administrative secretary in the BHPD detective’s unit, only immediate family will be invited to his funeral due to COVID-19 concerns. However, a memorial service will be planned for a later date. The BHPD sent thoughts and prayers to his loved ones in a Jan. 19 social media post.