Community members and the NSW Police Force will unite across the state today to honour more than 273 police officers and pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice at National Police Remembrance Day services.
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Southern Region Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Chris Craner APM joined officers and distinguished guests at Nan Tien Temple in Berkeley for a service to honour fallen police on Friday morning, one of nine commemorations taking place across the Southern Region Command.
In Bega, a service will be held at 2.30pm at St John's Anglican Church.
This year marks the 30-year anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day. The services will commemorate the service and sacrifice of 273 members of the NSW Police Force who have lost their lives in the line of duty through injury or illness since the formation of the NSW Police Force in 1862.
NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller APM said National Police Remembrance Day is 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.
"National Police Remembrance Day is about honouring the legacy our officers leave behind and standing in solidarity with their loved ones who will always be part of our blue family.
"Today, rank has no meaning, Commissioner or Constable, we stand side by side in support of all those who have lost a loved one, a friend, or a team mate and honour their integrity, loyalty and commitment to duty," Commissioner Fuller said.
There are currently 112 names on the Service Memorial with 14 names - 12 sworn officers and two unsworn staff - to be added at this year's ceremony.
Traditionally observed on September 29 each year, Police Remembrance Day holds great significance for police and the community alike, with local services held across NSW.