A service in honour of National Police Remembrance Day was held at the South Australia Police (SAPOL) Academy last Wednesday (29 September).
South Australia Police Commissioner, Grant Stevens hosted the service which was held in memory of police officers killed in the performance of their duty in the region.
SAPOL said the service was held at the South Australia Police Wall of Remembrance, located at the Police Academy in memory of the State’s 61 fallen police officers.
It said the ceremony also paid tribute to the 30 year anniversary of the death of Senior Constable, Gordon James Loft who made the ultimate sacrifice while performing road traffic duties in Athelstone in 1991.
“We remember all those who suffered the same and acknowledge the impact on family, friends, colleague and our community,” it said.
SAPOL said special guests at the ceremony included the Lieutenant Governor of South Australia, Brenda Wilson; Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Vincent Tarzia; and representatives from Defence, Government, emergency services and support Agencies.
It said National Police Remembrance Day was first held in 1989, commemorated annually on 29 September and was an opportunity to acknowledge the dangers of the policing profession, reflect upon the sacrifices made by dedicated officers and focus on the challenges ahead.
SAPOL said the City venues that lit in blue and white last Wednesday night to show their support included Adelaide Oval; Adelaide Town Hall; Burnside Village; Royal Adelaide Hospital; South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute; University of SA, City West campus; Riverbank Bridge; Adelaide Festival Theatre; Adelaide Entertainment Centre; Coopers Stadium; Adelaide Convention Centre; Adelaide Casino; and Parliament House.
