POLICE officers and their families will gather at services around the country today, to mark National Police Remembrance Day which officially falls on Sunday, September 29.
A service will be held at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance in the Domain, to honour the 276 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
In the New England, a National Police Remembrance Day Service will be hosted by the New England Police District at Armidale at the Catholic Church Chapel, on the corner of Barney and Jessie Streets, Armidale.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb APM, the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP and other distinguished guests will attend the service.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism the Honourable Yasmin Catley MP said today we pause to remember the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
“We also pay our respects to those left behind – the families, friends, and colleagues – whose losses are incomprehensible,” Minister Catley said.
“On behalf of the people of NSW, we thank you for the incredible work you do – all too often in very challenging circumstances and today we honour the relentless dedication, compassion, and commitment of our officers, both past and present.”
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said Police Remembrance Day is important for not only police in NSW, but also for police across the country and the Pacific Region to pay their respects.
“Police Remembrance Day is a day of the year where we, along with the community, remember those officers who have lost their lives serving the community,” Commissioner Webb said.
“Those officers’ dedication and courage serve as a powerful reminder of the risks our officers face every day to keep our communities safe.
“This year is particularly poignant in that we will be adding the name of Sergeant Peter Stone to The Wall of Remembrance. Peter tragically lost his life his life whilst rescuing his own son near Narooma last year.
“We stand with the families and loved ones of our fallen officers, offering our deepest gratitude and unwavering support.”
