In August of 2020, members from the Sonoma County Lowrider Council and various City leaders and staff met to discuss how to foster a better relationship between the City of Santa Rosa and the community. The goal of the listening session was to provide a space for dialogue and to ultimately create a more in-depth and thoughtful relationship between local government, law enforcement and community groups who have been historically disenfranchised. It was during these listening sessions that the idea for a lowrider patrol car came to be.
The following year, Santa Rosa Police Department provided the Lowrider Council with a 2011 Crown Victoria to rebuild into a lowrider. After eight months of hard work and commitment, the retired police cruiser was completely transformed into the Marylou Lowrider Patrol Car (Marylou). The Marylou is a symbol of collaboration and teamwork and is used for engagement and educational purposes within the community. In addition, the car also commemorates the sacrifices and the lives lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic with its dedication to Marylou Armer, a former Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) detective who became the first officer in California to die from complications of COVID-19.
This program is free and open to the public
View on Website Add to Google Calendar
Museum of Sonoma County
425 7th St
- Santa Rosa