National Police Remembrance Day on September 29 marks the day the South
Australia Police Service stops to honour its officers who have lost
their lives in the line of duty.
One of the most important days on the policing calendar, National
Police Remembrance Day is a time for members of the Service and
the community to remember, honour and say 'thank you' to the dedicated
men and women who have died whilst on duty.
A memorial Service is held at Fort Largs Police Academy each year.
Blue Ribbons
Police officers, staff and members of the public are encouraged to pay
tribute by
wearing a blue ribbon.
History
National Police Remembrance Day, first commemorated in 1989, is held
each year on September 29 or the nearest working day, in memory of
police officers killed in the performance of their duty. A total
of 61 local police officers have lost their lives in the performance of
their duty since 1838 when the South Australia Police was formed.
Police Remembrance Day is observed on September 29 as it marks the
Feast of the Archangel, St Michael, who was always fighting evil.
2011
... forever in our hearts”
National
Police
Remembrance Day
Memorial Service
South
Australia Police invites you to attend the National Police
Remembrance
Day Memorial Service, to honour those police
officers who were killed
in the
performance of their duty.
Thursday,
29 September 2011
At
11 am
Wall
of Remembrance
PoliceAcademy, Strathfield Terrace,
Taperoo
Light
refreshments
will
be
served
at
the
conclusion
of the service
Enquiries
to
SAPOL
Special
Events
Officer,
telephone
820
42229.
