National Police Remembrance Day

NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBERANCE DAY

Member for Albury, Justin Clancy, has today commemorated National Police Remembrance Day, acknowledging the sacrifices made by police officers across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands.

Mr Clancy said this day serves as a solemn occasion to pause, reflect, and honour the brave officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while servicing our community.

‘Thank you to the men and women officers who put their lives on the line and who dedicate themselves each and every day to keep our communities safe,’ Mr Clancy said.

‘In recent weeks, our region has seen the dedication of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the community.’

‘While these tragic events happened in Victoria, they highlight the constant risks police officers face to keep the community safe.’

‘Today is the day we remember them, honour them, and stand with those who continue to serve.’

Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole said today is an opportunity to show our support for our police and thank them for their bravery and service every single day.

‘On National Police Remembrance Day we pay our respects to those police officers who have lost their lives to protect us all,’ Mr Toole said.

‘We also remember those who have lost their lives through illness, injury or other circumstances, and we stand with those they have left behind.’

‘To those who have a heavy heart on this day – those carrying the grief that comes with losing someone close to them – we acknowledge and stand with you.’

‘Our police spend every day working to keep our community safe often running towards danger, when the natural instinct would be to run the other way.’

Hundreds of serving and retired police officers and their families will gather to mark National Police Remembrance Day.

Services will be held across the state and at the Wall of Remembrance in The Domain, Sydney to honour the fallen officers who have died in the line of duty since 1862.