The NSW Police Force observed the 30th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day last Friday (27 September), honouring and remembering the more than 273 NSW police officers who have given their lives to serve their community in the line of duty.
NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller joined hundreds of officers at the NSW Police Wall of Remembrance in The Domain on Friday morning for a service to honour the fallen police.
Commissioner Fuller said National Police Remembrance Day was a time for everyone in the policing family to come together and honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
“Today we take pause to reflect and recognise the incredible courage of those officers who have lost their lives while serving the community of NSW,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“It is with great sorrow that we add another name to the Wall of Remembrance this year, following the tragic death of Constable Timothy Proctor from Liverpool City Police Area Command.”
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott said National Police Remembrance Day also provided a time to remember police officers who lost their lives through illness or other circumstances.
He said this year, two historical names were added to the wall honouring Senior Constable Francis Drum and retired officer Senior Constable Colin Young.
“Senior Constable Francis Drum died on Thursday 12 January 1882 after falling from his horse while on duty near Warrangang Station,” Mr Elliott said.
“Senior Constable Colin Young, who was attached to the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) when he retired from the NSW Police Force, died from suicide resulting from duties on Thursday 12 May 2016.”
Mr Elliott said Police Remembrance Day, traditionally observed on 29 September each year, held great significance for police and the community alike, with local services held across NSW.
