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nAtionAl Police MeMoriAl DAysunday 29th september 2013

Commemorating our

10th AnniversAry

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National Police Memorial DayService

Gwasenaeth CenedlaetholDydd Coffa’r Heddlu

Sunday 29th September 2013

Dydd Sul 29ain Medi 2013

3.00pm

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The Police Dependants’ Trust (PDT)

The Police Dependants’ Trust exists to assist in cases of need: dependants of policeofficers or former police officers who die or have died as a result of an injury receivedin the execution of duty; and police officers or former police officers who are, or havebeen incapacitated as a result of an injury received in the execution of duty.

The Trust was set up following the murder by armed criminals of three police officers atShepherds Bush in 1966. The late Sir William Butlin, at the time anonymously, gave£100,000 for the establishment of a trust to help in cases where police officers werekilled or injured on duty. Public reaction to the crime was such that the fund soonincreased to more than £1⁄4 million.

The Police Dependants’ Trust was formally constituted by the signing of the Trust Deedon 21 December 1966 and registration with the Charity Commission in January 1967.

The Trust is honoured with the patronage of HM The Queen.

Shortly after the formal establishment of the Trust, an appeal was launched to raise £1million to ensure sufficient income to help existing and future beneficiaries. The appealwas successful but growing demands on the Trust make it necessary to continuebuilding up the Trust’s resources to provide for future requirements.

CONTACT DETAILS

Chairman – Mr Terry Spence QPMPolice Dependants’ Trust Office3 Mount MewsHigh StreetHamptonMiddlesexTW12 2SHTelephone: 0208 941 6907Fax: 0208 979 4323Email: [email protected]: www.pdtrust.org

The Police Dependants’ Trust will kindly provide refreshments following the service

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Processional Music – Côr Meibion PendyrusMusical Director Stewart Roberts‘Y Darlun’ [Davey Davies arr. Jeffrey Howard]

Introduction / Cyflwyniad

A Word of Welcome from David Melding AM, Deputy Presiding Officer

Stand / Sefyll

Hymn / Emyn – God is Love: let heav’n adore him;Words: Timothy Rees

Tune: ‘Hyfrydol’ R.H.Pritchard

God is Love: let heav’n adore him;God is Love: let earth rejoice;Let creation sing before him,And exalt him with one voice.

He who laid the earth’s foundation,he who spread the heav’ns above,

he who breathes through all creation,he is Love, eternal Love.

God is Love: and he enfoldethall the world in one embrace;

with unfailing grasp he holdethevery child of every race.

And when human hearts are breakingunder sorrow’s iron rod,

then they find that selfsame achingdeep within the heart of God.

God is Love: and though with blindnesssin afflicts the souls of men,

God’s eternal loving-kindnessholds and guides them even then.Sin and death and hell shall never

o’er us final triumph gain;God is Love, so Love for evero’er the universe must reign.

Remain standing / Parhau i Sefyll

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The Bidding and opening prayersLed by – Revd Gethin Abraham-Williams, former General Secretary,

Churches Together in Wales: CYTUN

We meet here today to remember before God the men and women of our policeservice who laid down their lives in the service of their country, to honour them andgive thanks for their sacrifice. We also hold before God their families, friends andcolleagues; all who are bereaved and mourn the loss of their loved ones.

Jesus said to his disciples, “This is my commandment, that you love one another asI have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’sfriends.’

Almighty God, who through the death of your dear Son Jesus Christ redeemed theworld, setting us free from the slavery of sin and death; comfort us as we mourn theloss of loved ones who have laid down their lives in the cause of justice. Dispel thedarkness of grief with the light of your love. Strengthen us with the grace of yourHoly Spirit that we may continue to strive for the cause of right, and that, followingthe good example of those who served you and are now at rest, we may at lastenter into the fullness of your eternal glory. Amen.

Confident that neither life nor death can separate us from the love of God in ChristJesus, let us pray as he taught us:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdomcome; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

MINISTRY OF THE WORD / GWEINIDOGAETH Y GAIR

Sit / Eistedd

Bible Reading –Psalm 23 [New King James Version]Read by – Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister

Almost 3000 years ago, The Psalmist wrote a few lines of poetry that have enduredthrough the ages. It is perhaps the best loved and most often repeated poem in theWestern World. It is used most often at a time like this for our comfort and stability.

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The LORD the Shepherd of His PeopleThe LORD is my shepherd;

I shall not want.He makes me to lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside the still waters.He restores my soul;

He leads me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;

For You are with me;Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meAll the days of my life;

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

This is the Word of the LordALL: Thanks be to God

Choral Item – Côr Meibion Pendyrus‘Cennin Aur’ ; Mansel ThomasAccompanist - Gavin Parry

Reading – Beannacht / BlessingRead by – Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Home Secretary

On the day when the weight deadenson your shoulders and you stumble,may the clay dance to balance you.And when your eyes freeze behind

the grey window and the ghost of loss gets in to you,may a flock of colours, indigo, red, green, and azure blue

come to awaken in you a meadow of delight.

When the canvas frays in the currach of thoughtand a stain of ocean blackens beneath you,

may there come across the watersa path of yellow moonlight to bring you safely home.

May the nourishment of the earth be yours,may the clarity of light be yours,

may the fluency of the ocean be yours,may the protection of the ancestors be yours.

And so may a slow wind work these words of love around you, an invisible cloak to mind your life.

John O’Donohue

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“Holding Precious Memories”

The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham, National Police Chaplain, Force Chaplain,Thames Valley PoliceSergeant Joe Holness QPM, Kent Police, Founder, National Police Memorial Day– reflecting on the past ten years of National Police Memorial Day and the lives ofthose we remember.

PRAYERS / GWEDDIAU

Mr Terry Spence QPM, Chairman, Police Federation of Northern Ireland

Father in heaven, we give you thanks for those we remember this day. We praiseyou as we recollect their lives and cherish their memory.We bless you that in bearing your image they brought light to our lives, for we haveseen;

in their friendship reflections of your compassion,in their integrity demonstrations of your goodness,in their faithfulness glimpses of your eternal love.

When we are hurt by our parting from those we loved:when we are angry at the loss we have sustained,when we long for words of comfort, yet find them hard to hear, turn our grief to truerliving, and our affliction to firmer hope in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Natalie Hughes, step-mother of PC Nicola Hughes [Greater Manchester Police]

Please don't mourn for me;I'm still here, though you don't see.

I'm right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always nearI'm everything you feel, see or hear.My spirit is free, but I'll never depart

as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight–I'm the brightest star on a summer night.

I'll never be beyond your reach –I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colourful leaves when autumn comes around, And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond—

The clear cool water in a quiet still pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring; The first warm raindrop that April will bring.

I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,And you’ll see that face in the moon, - well, that’s mine.

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When you start thinking there's no one to love you, You can talk to me in the sky above you.

I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees, And you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.

I'm the smile you see on baby's face.Just look for me, I'm every place !

Author Unknown

Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis, President, Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales

Lord God we pray for all who suffer as a result of conflict, and pray for your peace:We bring before you all those who faithfully serve in the Police Forces of our nationand strive to keep communities safe.

We pray for peace-makers and peace-keepers, who seek to keep this world secureand free; for all who bear the burden and privilege of leadership; asking for gifts ofwisdom and resolve in the search for justice, peace and wholeness.

On this the tenth anniversary of National Police Memorial Day we thank you for thevision that founded it; the commitment that sustains it and for the lives of all thoseofficers it honours. As we are united in our shared loss and grief so may we alsotogether pledge never to forget.Lord hear our prayer. Amen

Silence for our own prayers.

Merciful FatherAccept these prayersFor the sake of your Son,Our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Stand / Sefyll

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Hymn / Emyn – Father Lord of all creationWords: Stewart Cross

Tune: ’Abbot’s Leigh’ Cyril Taylor [1941]

Father, Lord of all creation,ground of Being, Life and Love:

height and depth beyond descriptiononly life in you can prove:

you are mortal life's dependencethought, speech, sight are ours by grace.

Yours is every hour's existencesovereign Lord of time and space.

Jesus Christ, the Man for Otherswe, your people, make our prayer

give us grace to love as sistersall whose burdens we can share.

Where your name binds us togetheryou, Lord Christ, will surely be;where no selfishness can severthere your love may others see.

Holy Spirit, rushing, burningwind and flame of Pentecost,

fire our hearts afresh with yearningto regain what we have lost.

May your love unite our action,nevermore to speak alone:God, in us abolish faction

God, through us your love make known.

Act of Remembrance / CoffadSit / Eistedd

The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham, National Police Chaplain, Force Chaplain,Thames Valley Police

These candles, one from each of the four nations of the United Kingdom of GreatBritain and Northern Ireland, serve to remind us of the undying flame of devotionand commitment, exemplified by those whom we remember today.

God of Justice and truth, mercy and love, we praise you for the example of serviceand sacrifice given to those we have gathered to remember. So again we hold themin honour this day.

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Emily Thomas (aged 9yrs) daughter of Constable Daniel Paul Thomas, South WalesPolice:For their courage and dedication to duty, we will remember them.We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who died from the Police Forces of Wales

Nicola Reynolds, sister of Constable Philippa Reynolds, PSNI:For their example of self-sacrifice, we will remember them.We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who died from the Police Forces of NorthernIreland.

Julie Jeffrys, Widow of Constable Neil Jeffrys, Strathclyde Police:For their bravery and fortitude, we will remember them.We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who died from the Police Forces of Scotland

Paul Dibell, brother of Constable Ian Dibell, Essex Police: For the memories we treasure and the love we shared.We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who died from the Police Forces of England

Steve Williams, Chairman, National Police Memorial Day and Chair, PoliceFederation of England & Wales:

Gadewch i ni gofio gerbron Duw y dynion a merched o’r Heddlu a rhoddwyd eubywydau yn gwneud eu dyletswydd.

Enwau’r swyddogion sydd wedi rhoi eu bywydau yn ystod y flwyddyn.

Let us remember before God the men and women of the Police Service who gavetheir lives in the exercise of their duty. Those who have given their lives during theyear.

Police Constable Fiona Bone [Greater Manchester Police]; Police Constable NicolaHughes [Greater Manchester Police]; Special Constable Scott Bennett [LincolnshirePolice]; Detective Constable Adele Cashman [Metropolitan Police]; Police Constable Anthony Sweeney [West Yorkshire Police]Police Constable Andrew Bramma [North Yorkshire Police]; Police Constable BruceStevenson [Derbyshire Constabulary]; Constable Philippa Reynolds [Police Serviceof Northern Ireland]; Police Constable Steve Rawson [Hampshire Constabulary];Police Sergeant Ian Harman [Metropolitan Police].

Rydym yn rhoi diolch i Dduw am eu dewrder a'u ymroddiad. Rydym yn trysoru eucof ac yn dawel yn eu cymeradwyo i siŵr gadw Duw.

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We give thanks to God for their courage and their dedication. We treasure theirmemory and in silence commend them to God’s sure keeping.

Silence is kept, during which petals of remembrance, representing all who have losttheir lives, descend from the gallery

The orchestra plays ‘Abide with me’ and the Last Post is sounded. After a momentof silence Reveille is sounded. (Trumpet; Robert Morgan, British Police SymphonyOrchestra. Conductor; John Morgan,Dyfed Powys Police retired, Director of MusicNational Police Memorial Day)

Choral Item Côr Meibion Pendyrus‘Divine Brahma’; Georges BizetAccompanist – Gavin Parry

Hymn / Emyn – Guide Me O thou great RedeemerGuide me, O thou great redeemer,Pilgrim through this barren land;I am weak, but thou art mighty,

Hold me with thy powerful hand;Bread of heaven, bread of heaven

Feed me till I want no more;Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountainWhence the healing stream doth flow;

Let the fire and cloudy pillarLead me all my journey through:Strong deliverer, strong deliverer;

Be thou still my strength and shield;Be thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan,Bid my anxious fears subside;

Death of death, and hell's destructionLand me safe on Canaan's side:

Songs of praises, songs of praises,I will ever give to thee;I will ever give to thee.

Tune Cwm Rhondda – John Hughes 1873 – 1932Words – Peter and William Williams

Remain standing / Parhau i Sefyll

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Act of DedicationThe Chief Constable of South Wales Police,- Peter Vaughan, OStJ, QPM

We stand in the presence of God and dedicate ourselves to his service

We dedicate ourselves to justice and integritySustain us in truth

We dedicate ourselves to compassion and respect for all peopleSustain us in truth

We dedicate ourselves to courage and perseveranceSustain us in truth

The BlessingThe Reverend Canon David Wilbraham, National Police Chaplain, Force Chaplain, Thames Valley PoliceRevd Gethin Abraham-Williams, former General Secretary, Churches Together in Wales: CYTUN

Ac yn awr i’r hwn sy’n abl i’n cadw ni rhag syrthio, a’n codio ddyffryn tywyll anobaith i fynydd disglair gobaith,o ganol nos dywyllaf pob arswyd i wawr llawenydd;

iddo ef bo’r grym a’r awdurdod, yn oes oesoedd. Amen.

And now to him who is able to keep us from falling, and lift us fromthe dark valley of despair to the bright mountain of hope, from the midnight of desperation to the daybreak of joy;to him be power and authority, for ever and ever. Amen.

[Martin Luther King Jr.]

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National Anthems

Land of my Fathers / Hen Wlad Fy NhadauMae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,

Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mad,

Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i’m gwlad,

Tra môr yn furI’r bur hoffbau,

O bydded i’r heniaith barhau.Tune James James: Words Evan James

God Save the Queen.God save our gracious Queen,

long live our noble Queen,God save the Queen.Send her victorious,happy and glorious,

long to reign over us;God save the Queen.

Words anonymous:Music popularised by Thomas Augustine Arne (1710 – 1778)

Recessional Music - Organist David Geoffrey Thomas2nd assistant organist Llandaff Cathedral and Director of Music Llandaff Cathedral Parish Choir.

MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION ARE REQUESTED TO REMAIN IN THEIR PLACESUNTIL THE PROCESSIONS DEPART.

Refreshments will be served within Saint David’s Hall, courtesy of the Police Dependants’Trust.

Retiring collection in support of National Police Memorial Day.Please, if able, make use of the Gift Aid envelope found in this brochure.Thank you.

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NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY 2014Sunday 28th September

The Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Further details will be available at www.nationalpolicememorialday.orgT: 07843 293958

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National Police Memorial Day“Today marks a milestone for National PoliceMemorial Day as we mark our 10thanniversary. I am proud to say that NationalPolice Memorial Day is as poignant now as itwas in its inception. It continues to be asignificant date for the policing familythroughout Scotland, Northern Ireland,England and Wales. This momentous daycontinues to evolve and serve as the mostfitting of tributes to our fallen colleagues whopaid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.“Sadly, each year police officers continue togive their lives so that we can all live in peace.Yet police officers continue to run to danger forthe sake of others and they continue to servetheir country with pride and the utmost valour,knowing all too well the risks involved.“National Police Memorial Day exists to ensurethat our fallen colleagues are never forgottenand that each year we join together tocommemorate them and their proud legacythat we will forever treasure.”

Sergeant Joe Holness QPM

Since 1792 police officers have been givingtheir lives in order to protect others and makeour communities a safer place to live and work.Yet this sacrifice and amazing dedication toduty remained largely unrecognised until aslate as 2004.Plans for the Memorial Day were first initiatedin May 2001 by Sergeant Joe Holness QPM, aserving officer with Kent Police, followiing thebrutal death of colleague Constable Jon Odell,at Margate, in December 2000.National Police Memorial Day is held eachyear on the nearest Sunday to Saint Michael’sDay, the patron saint of police who led theangels in a heavenly fight against the Devil.Support from across the service and frompolice related charitable causes for theMemorial Day has been widespread. NationalPolice Memorial Day is recognised byGovernment and Royalty as an official nationalday. We are honoured to have the patronage ofHis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.National Police Memorial Day services have

been held all over the United Kingdom toreflect the national contribution made by thepolice. The inaugural service was held at StPaul’s Cathedral on Sunday 3rd October 2004.Since then it has been held in other nationalvenues, such as St David’s Hall, Cardiff(2005); the Waterfront Hall, Belfast (2006); theEdinburgh International Conference Centre(2007); Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral (2008);St David’s Hall, Cardiff (2009); the WaterfrontHall, Belfast (2010); Glasgow’s Royal ConcertHall (2011); and York Minster (2012).The official emblem for National PoliceMemorial Day was designed in conjunctionwith the Department for Constitutional Affairsand Garter, Principle King of Arms. Strictprotocols had to be followed to gain HerMajesty the Queen’s full approval.The Port Cullis, which symbolises protection, isdepicted next to the national symbols for eachcountry in the United Kingdom; the rose forEngland; the leek for Wales; the thistle forScotland; and the flax for Northern Ireland.The original and official painting of the badge ishoused in a secure archive at the King’sCollege of Arms, London, by Garter – who is amember of the Royal Household. Royalapproval of the design took a year and a halfand was sanctioned in recognition of themagnitude of the day.


We cannot let this day pass without paying tributeto Paul McKeever, former Chairman of the PoliceFederation of England and Wales, friend,colleague, loyal advocate and former Chairman ofNational Police Memorial Day. This day, what itmeans to the relatives of the fallen and the widerpolice family, was very close to Paul’s heart and healways proudly wore the National Police MemorialDay badge. Paul died suddenly on 17th January 2013, tragicallyjust weeks short of his retirement date on 31stJanuary 2013. Paul will be remembered throughout policinghistory as the man who carried the Federationthrough one of its most challenging times; leadingmany campaigns over officers’ conditions of serviceto vociferously representing his colleagues on thenumerous changes to the service that have takenplace. Despite the many challenges faced, one of Paul’sgreatest qualities was his ability at all times toremain a gentleman; at no time allowing the petty ordifficult to detract from his true passion and callingin life: policing. He will also be remembered by all as one of themost inspiring orators. His ability to captivateaudiences, rally the troops and make thepersuasive case for whichever cause he waschampioning, was unrivalled. But the greatest sadness is the loss of a truegentleman. For all who were close to Paul - akinder, more loyal, witty and humorous friend youcould not ask for. Paul joined the Metropolitan Police Service aftergraduating from London University in 1977. He served in Lambeth Borough from 1978 to 1989and policed the Brixton riots in 1981 and 1985. Helater served in Bromley Borough as a policesergeant and performed a number of different roleswithin the Metropolitan Police before being electedto The Police Federation in 1992. Within the Federation Paul took an active interest indiscipline, equality and health and safety. He wasthe Metropolitan Police Federation Health andSafety leader prior to being elected to the PoliceFederation’s Joint Central Committee (JCC) in2002.

During his time on the JCC, Paul chaired theSergeants’ Central Committee (SCC), ProfessionalStandards Sub Committee, Health and Safety SubCommittee, and the UK Health and SafetyCommittees, as well as representing the Federationon a number of Home Office and external groupsincluding the Independent Police ComplaintsCommission (IPCC) advisory board, the BichardEnquiry and the European police union ‘EuroCop’. Paul was elected to the position of Chairman of thePolice Federation in May 2008. Shortly afterwardshe was also elected Chairman of the Staff Side ofthe UK Police Negotiating Board on police pay andconditions, representing all police officers in the UK. He was a trustee to the Police Dependants’ Trust,Chairman of the National Police Memorial DayTrust and a Director of the Metropolitan PoliceFriendly Society, where he chaired the Audit andFinance Committee. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts andthe Royal Institution. He was also a member of theInstitute of Directors. A keen hill walker, he took many trips with friends tothe Tyrol region of Austria and local walks on theDowns with his beloved spaniel, Hetty. He alsoloved the Telegraph crossword and watchingHarlequins, West Ham and Celtic.Paul is survived by his wife, Charmian anddaughter, Henrietta.

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Paul McKeever11 January 1956 to 17 January 2013


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2012 Memorial ServiceLast year’s National Police Memorial Dayservice took place at York Minster, with acongregation of more than 2,000. Officers ofall rank were joined by families, friends,politicians and members of the public to paytheir respects.

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu,gave the address and described those officerswho had given their lives as ‘the bravest of thebrave’. Home Secretary Theresa May read aprayer during the service as did Emma Barker,the young daughter of PC Bill Barker who diedwhen a bridge was washed away during floodsin Workington, Cumbria, in 2009. President ofthe Association of Chief Police Officers, SirHugh Orde said: “The National PoliceMemorial Day provides an opportunity for thewhole police family to come together andremember police officers who have diedprotecting the communities they served.

“Today is particularly poignant as the losses ofPCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in GreaterManchester and PC Ian Dibell in Essex are stillso raw.

“The tributes to these officers have shownpolicing was a true vocation for them.

“We have heard that it was a job Fiona andNicola loved, and Ian showed his commitmentto protecting others even when off-duty, as somany police officers routinely do.

“We commemorate them and their contributionto policing, along with those that the policefamily has lost in the past. Our thoughts arewith their families, friends and colleagues.”

Sergeant Holness said: “This annual memorialwas long overdue when we set it up. Since1792 officers have been giving their lives inorder to protect the community they serve. Wefelt that it was time to pay tribute to them in thesame way members of the armed forceshonour their fallen colleagues.

“It is only right and proper that when someonegives their life in this way, we recognise them.”

Candles were lit during the service by relativeswho mourn their loved ones and inremembrance of officers throughout thecountry who lost their lives. Petals descendedfrom the Cathedral’s Triforium as the orchestraplayed Abide with me and The Last Post wasplayed by a trumpeter.

During the modern policing era, which stretchesback over 180 years, more than 4,000 officershave been killed in the line of duty.


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National Police Memorial Day has grown to beone of the most important dates in the policingcalendar. Former Chairman of the ScottishPolice Federation, Les Gray, said: “It is a verymoving occasion. Anyone who goes can’t helpbeing moved by it. It is good for the familieswhen they see their relatives have not beenforgotten and how well thought of they were.”

Former Chairman of the Police Federation ofEngland and Wales, Paul McKeever, said: “Itis, and always will be, vitally important torecognise the sacrifice that police officersmake. It is a chance to recognise that somepay the ultimate price for their service.

“Police officers across the country walk the lineevery day to protect the public. A day ofreflection and remembrance is our small wayof paying that back.”

The 2011 service marked the attachment of aspectacular Crown Finial for the NationalPolice Memorial Day Standard. It is made fromsterling silver and comes from the heart ofTipperary, where the first RUC Officer to bekilled on duty is buried. The Crown is adornedwith precious stones from England, Scotland,Wales, Northern Ireland and Eire. The Crown’screator is retired Garda Officer, Joe Fanning,whose tireless work is greatly appreciated byNational Police Memorial Day.

The Crown Finial


We are pleased to introduce the NationalPolice Memorial Day Orchestra, establishedthis year. They are made up of members of theBritish Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO)and Friends. The musicians providing themusic for this year’s service are all members ofthe police family and include serving policeofficers, retired members and support staff.

The BPSO comprises more than 75 dedicatedmembers representing the majority of the UK’sconstabularies.

While the musicians normally wear concertdress for every performance, the NationalPolice Memorial Day service is the one eventwhere serving police officers wear full uniformto mark the importance and the significance ofthe event.

The orchestra prides itself on the quality of itsmusicianship and each member is anaccomplished musician in his or her own right,often playing with other orchestras or groupselsewhere. Players do not receive financialreward for their participation in the NationalPolice Memorial Day Orchestra or the BPSO.Rehearsal weekends usually take place inpolice training departments around the countryand members perform a wide variety of musicincluding film scores, music from the shows,

choral works and modern music, as well asorchestral, symphonic classics.

The BPSO has played all over the UK and inparts of northern Europe. Over the yearsmusicians have performed in venues like TheRoyal Albert Hall, The Barbican, Birmingham’sSymphony Hall and Manchester’s Free TradeHall. They have also performed in prominentCathedrals, including those in Coventry,Lichfield, Bristol and Beverley and YorkMinsters. They also support a variety ofcharities around the UK, including the RUCWidows’ and Orphans’ Fund; Save theChildren; the Police Dependants’ Trust;Macmillan Cancer Relief; the DouglasMacmillan Hospice; and the DerbyshireAssociation for the Blind.

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The National Police Memorial Day Orchestraled by Danielle Dawson


Section UK of the IPA is proud of its links to theNational Police Memorial Day charity. TheNPMD service provides each of us with anopportunity to recall colleagues who have diedin the course of their duties; an opportunity forexpressions of genuine sorrow and thanks fortheir contribution. It also provides time forreflection and a reaffirmation of our sharedcommitment to our calling and to the fraternalties that so evidently bind across all Policeservices. These same sentiments are reflectiveof the underpinning ethos of the IPA.

Founded in Lincolnshire in January 1950 andwith a current membership of over 400,000across 63 national sections, IPA is the largestworldwide friendship organisation in existence.

Recognising the significance of the NPMD inour Police calendar and what it means to somany of you who are justly proud to beassociated with policing in this country, SectionUK of the IPA adopted the NPMD as itsNational Charity in 2012.

Detailed below are just a few activities that IPAwill be organising on behalf of the NPMD.

IPA - NPMD Charity Ball 2014In June 2013 the IPA arranged a successfulcharity ball on behalf of the NPMD at the RoyalHotel, York. Dave Taylor, Secretary General ofSection UK and his fellow organisers werehonoured to have Joe and Sharon Holness astheir guests on the evening. Building upon thesuccess of this year's event, IPA is arrangingwhat will hopefully be a bigger and better eventat the same venue on 21st June 2014. As soonas details are confirmed all UK police forcesand organisations will be notified. I do hope thatyou will be able to support this event where allproceeds will benefit the NPMD.

Commissioned ArtworkPolice artist Terry Flint was commissioned toproduce an artwork that represents theimportance of the National Police MemorialService to our police community and families.The montage of images from the memorialservice at York was recently presented to Joeby our vice president Ronnie Dukes. TheNPMD has permission to reproduce theartwork.

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International Police AssociationTom Crozier, President, Section UK

Artistic montage by Terry Flint


US Route 50 Charity Drive 2015A small group of IPA members devised a planto drive a 1950s ‘Heartbeat’ era Morris Minor inpolice livery 3,000 miles across the US.Travelling from west to east the intention is toarrive at Washington to coincide with the USNational Police Memorial Day in May 2015.Dave Taylor and Mark Faunt of North YorkshirePolice, Darren Edwards from LancashireConstabulary and Bill Lloyd of GMP havesecured the assistance of a great many UScolleagues along Route 50. The car,affectionately known as Stan the Panda, waslast in the headlines after its appearance at theWorld Police and Fire Games at Belfast inAugust.

You will have an opportunity to see Stan at thememorial service in Cardiff. Fundraising isalready well underway and I hope that you canlend your support, by visiting Stan and buyingsome merchandise or making a donation.

All proceeds will go to our own NPMD charity,and all personal expenses incurred in takingthe car to the US and during the course of thecross country drive will be met by theindividuals involved and will not detract fromthe fundraising. www.iparoute50.org

In conclusion, IPA is privileged to be associatedwith the NPMD and grateful to Joe forembracing our efforts in support of the charityand the families and colleagues that it exists tosupport, recognise and remember.

For more information visit:www.ipa-uk.org

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‘Stan the Panda’ with Bill Lloyd, Stormont, Belfast


This year’s National Police Memorial Daytakes place in the heart of Cardiff at St David’sHall, the award-winning National Concert Halland Conference Centre of Wales.

With its wide range of live entertainment,exhibitions, conferences, workshops,restaurants, bars and relaxing surroundings, StDavid’s Hall is a building to be enjoyed by dayand evening throughout the year.

Home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff, theworld-class Orchestral Concert Seriesfeaturing the world’s top orchestras, soloistsand conductors and the famous bi-annual BBCCardiff Singer of the World competition, StDavid’s Hall presents a multitude of liveentertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz,rhythm and blues, comedy, children’s shows,lunchtime concerts, musicals, lightentertainment, dance, world music, films andclassical music.

The visually stunning auditorium, rankedacoustically as sixth best in the world, ispermanently wired for broadcasting andprovides comfortable seating for up to 2,000people. As well as major entertainment eventsit has successfully hosted politicalconferences, shareholders’ Annual Meetingsand spectacular corporate parties. Since itsroyal opening in 1983, it has welcomeddelegates from such organisations as TheNational Union of Teachers, The Association ofBritish Chambers of Commerce and TheChartered Insurance Institute.

For architects Seymour Harris Partnership,designing St David’s Hall was an unusual, ifnot unique, commission for several reasons.The primary challenge was how to provide amajor 2,000 seat concert hall in the crampedspace available and to complicate this issue,the building had to be fitted into an existingplan ned, and partly built, shopping centre. The

result was that, in an incredible five years fromconcep tion to completion, an impressive 2,000seat concert hall was built directly over the StDavid’s Centre shopping mall.

The autumn of 1982 saw exciting days at thenew St David’s Hall. The special open day on30 August 1982 attracted 21,000 people; ninedays later came the first public concert, a freeopen rehearsal by the Polyphonic Choir. By thetime the Queen Mother performed the officialopening in February 1983, St David’s Hall hadalready transformed the artistic life of theCapital city. As Her Majesty said, ‘This excitingdevelopment will add greatly to the quality oflife for the city of Cardiff and the people of thePrincipality.’

Cardiff, the capital of Wales, providesentertainment, sport, places to eat, leisurefacilities, places of interest to visit and majorevents on a regular basis, attracting thousandsof visitors each year. St David’s Hall continuesto be a leading venue in the cultural andcontinuing development of Cardiff into one ofthe most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.

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St David’s Hall, Cardiff


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History of Policing in CardiffIn January 1836, faced with a population of 6,000people that was continuing to increase rapidlycontrolled only by the inadequate ParishConstable and Watchman system, CardiffBorough Council appointed a Watch Committeefor the purpose of establishing and administeringa Cardiff borough police force. The Committeeappealed to Cardiff’s populous to be “patrioticcitizens” and sign up, and Jeremiah BoxStockdale, “an officer of the Metropolitan Police”was appointed as its first Superintendent.

Stockdale was given the former County Gaol inSt Mary Street as a police station and the oldTown Hall as a lock-up, with his brief to train andorganise men recruited locally.

Despite the inauspicious beginnings of theCardiff Borough Police Force, Stockdale built upan efficient force of 60 men that included a policeband. He also established an efficient fire servicefor the town.

The dynamic Stockdale was to remain Cardiff’stop policeman for an incredible 34 years, buildinga force of more than 60 constables to police atown with a population of 40,000 people. He grewwith the town and became acquainted withalmost every one of its inhabitants, as it becameone of the major ports of the world.

Jeremiah Box Stockdale died suddenly on 7September 1870. Few men of his standing diedmore respected by the men under his command,and the testimonials erected to his memory bythe people of Cardiff are symptomatic of theesteem in which he was held. With only theminimum of resources, Stockdale founded aneffective, modern police force in Cardiff.

Cardiff’s ReformerStockdale, laid the foundations for the firstpolice force in Cardiff, but it was his successor,William Mackenzie, who would build on themto create a viable, professional organisation,worthy of policing Wales’s Capital City.Chief Constable Mackenzie was appointed tohead the force in 1889. His era wascharacterised by the continual efforts he madeto improve conditions of service for his men. For example, he petitioned the WatchCommittee Council to rearrange hours ofpolice duty to avoid police officers having to goon duty at 6.00am until 2.00pm withoutrefreshment.

Mackenzie also ensured that a merit class ofconstable be formed, and reserved exclusivelyfor men able to perform duties of actingsergeants, thereby enabling them to qualifythemselves for the higher ranks of the service.

Most importantly of all, Mackenzie argued thatthe men should be allowed one day off amonth.

Horse MartingaleBadge c.1890

Helmet Plate c.1890


This would then place them on equal termswith every other force in the country. He didthis because he believed it vital for morale andthat it would encourage the men to do theirbest.

Beneficiaries of Mackenzie’s proposed payscales would be constables of exemplarycharacter only, with a good knowledge of by-laws and local acts. They would be able toread and write well, possess a fair knowledgeof accounts and be efficient in all areas ofpolice work.

With the aim of securing a good class of menfor the force, Mackenzie recommendedpromotions he deemed essential. The CardiffWatch Committee adopted all of ChiefConstable Mackenzie’s recommendations.

However, it would seem Mackenzie’s proposalswere not radical enough to dramaticallyimprove morale amongst his hard-pressedofficers. In January 1890 Chief ConstableMackenzie endorsed a petition to the CardiffWatch Committee on behalf of 36 out of 61 ofhis first class constables for a wage increase.

He also recommended that constables beprovided with notebooks and warrants onappointment. Another proposal was forimprovements in the food supplied to personsin custody. On this occasion, only Mackenzie’sbid for the supply of notebooks and warrants

was successful. There would be no increase inthe pay of first class constables, and therequest for better food was also refused.

Mackenzie was more successful with his laterrequests to the Watch Committee in the springof 1890, when improvements were agreedregarding the upgrading of equipment at theCardiff Fire Brigade, manned prior to 1941 bythe police.

A Growing ForceIn January 1891, Cardiff City Police wasincreased in strength by two sergeants andeighteen constables.

By 1891, ten years after the census, it wascalculated that Cardiff now had approx imatelyone constable to every 930 people.

The increase resulted in the pressure beingeased slightly to one constable for every 812persons.

It had been agreed the previous year to limitthe age of admission to the force at 33 years,and now at last in response to the growth ofthe force, a pension scheme was establishedfor Cardiff City Police Officers. The number ofpolice stations also increased.

A second pay rise was secured in April 1892 –a rise which was unsurprisingly supportedwholeheartedly by the local press.

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Glamorgan Constabulary Motorcycle CombinationGlamorgan Constabulary Group c.1900


Hard-pressed Cardiff City Police officerscertainly had an excellent case. Pay in theGlamorgan Constabulary was higher than inCardiff, the maximum rate was reachedquicker and house rent in the Glamorgan areawas considerably cheaper than the capital -£25 a week compared with £75 in Cardiff.

The Force Continues to GrowOn 14th January 1897, Chief ConstableMackenzie asked for an increase in manpowerof twenty constables, in the light of CardiffBorough Police having considerably fewernumbers than other towns. Mackenziereminded the Cardiff Watch Committee that ithad been two and a half years since the lastrise and that the town had increased sincethen in population and in extent. His argumentwas supported by statistics evidencing anincrease in crime. In his annual report to theCardiff Watch Committee, Mackenzie reportedthat 6,657 persons had been proceededagainst during 1897, an increase of 442 fromthe previous year, 3,611 of these had beenconvicted.

The Cardiff Watch Committee approved hisapplication to increase police officer numbersand Cardiff Borough Police swelledaccordingly in number to 220 officers. Threeadditional firemen were also appointed.

On 10th June 1897, Mackenzie petitionedonce again for an increase in salary for hisofficers. He wanted an additional merit classfor his sergeants and constables. ChiefConstable Mackenzie also proposed that theeight acting sergeants in the force becomesergeants and the three acting inspectors bepromoted to inspector rank. Mackenzie askedfor an inspector for each district. The CardiffWatch Committee agreed to all Mackenzie’sproposals.

At the Watch Committee meeting in March1899, in order to tackle this rising crime trend,Mackenzie recommended that the forcestrength be swelled by 20 men.

The Watch Committee did not hesitate toapprove Mackenzie’s recommendations,praising him for being “half a force himself”.

Chief Constable Mackenzie also raised oncemore the question of new premises for the firebrigade. This was also agreed.

The end of 1899 marked a decade of policingin Cardiff Borough under the command ofChief Constable Mackenzie. Mackenzie hadproved himself an able and enthusiasticleader, one who fought tirelessly for improvedworking conditions and pay for his men.

Winning the Fight Against CrimeChief Constable Mackenzie’s ongoing effortsto increase the size of his force and hisinnovative proactive approach towards policingfinally began to pay dividends in 1900. Thenew millennium proved a turning point in thefortunes of Cardiff Borough Police, with thenumber of offences falling for the first time inthis year.

By September 1900, Cardiff Borough Policeconsisted of one chief officer, 3superintendents (one of whom was acting as achief clerk), 11 inspectors, 29 sergeants, 195constables and 3 additional constables. Thestrength of the force was the same as theprevious year but with an increase of 2sergeants and a decrease in 2 constables.

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Glamorgan Constable.c.1910

Glamorgan Constablesc.1920


Fourteen members of the force had beencalled up for the Army Reserves in September1899.

Mackenzie put forward proposalsrecommending imposing an age limit forordinary pensions, as opposed to the currentservice limit. Again, all of Mackenzie’srecommendations were approved by theWatch Committee.

The judicial statistics for Cardiff for 1901 wereselected for special comment, namely that thecrime figures had showed a “great diminution”during the period of Mackenzie’s ChiefConstableship.

Occasional criticism of the police by the pressdid not dent Mackenzie’s popularity, bothwithin the police world and amongst the widerpublic. On Friday 15th May 1903, ChiefConstable Mackenzie was appointed head ofthe Association of Chief Police Officers(ACPO).

Two Cardiff policing firsts took place inSeptember 1903 – the introduction offingerprinting to the force on the 8thSeptember and the opening of the first firestation in Cardiff at West Bute Street on the14th, both landmark events in the Force’shistory.

To reward his hardworking officers Mackenziewent on to put his case that the police shouldbe entitled to one day off in seven. By the endof 1909 Mackenzie had had his way. Thestrength of his force was now 291 constables,an increase of 25 constables in order to enablethe force to have weekly leave. In addition, thefire brigade had increased in size by two mento allow them to enjoy the same leave.

In the following year, 1910, Chief ConstableMackenzie was decorated with the King’sPolice Medal, and his recommendation thatGeorge Durston be appointed as Deputy ChiefConstable after 32 years service wasaccepted. Although crime was on thedecrease, Mackenzie was still not satisfied. Hesuccessfully argued that a force of 200 SpecialConstables was needed for Cardiff.

Mackenzie also brought the thorny issue ofpolice pay into contention. The last rise in payhad taken place some 10 years previously andMackenzie asked for a 15% increase, arguingthat in order to recruit the best officers and takethe Force forward incentives were needed.Mackenzie eventually won the argument onFebruary 29th 1912.

After 22 years at the helm, Chief ConstableMackenzie offered his resignation on thegrounds of failing health. He had performed hisduties with success and approbation, but the

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First Bridgend Police Station (Victorian)Ton Pentre Police Station 1910


fact that a Police Reserve and MunicipalGuard were enrolled in the city indicated thatthere could be no resting on laurels despitewhat had been achieved.

Mackenzie left a Force that wasunrecognisable from the one he had inheritedfrom Chief Constable Jeremiah Box Stockdale.

During Mackenzie’s time in charge the CardiffForce had more than doubled in number from140 to 291 men. Pay and conditions of servicewere greatly improved and the Fire Servicehad been reorganised into one of the smartestand most efficient in the provinces.

And the rest is history…

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Images kindly supplied by Ross Mather, South Wales Police Museum, with thanks

Glamorgan Constabulary Inspectorc.1955


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National Police Memorial DayEstablished to;

• Remember police officers who have been killed or died on duty • Demonstrate to relatives, friends and colleagues of fallen officers that

their sacrifice is not forgotten • Recognise annually the dedication to duty and courage displayed by officers

National Police Memorial Day is a registered charity and was founded by Kent Police SergeantJoe Holness following the killing of one of his colleagues, Constable Jon Odell at Margate inDecember 2000. Joe said at the time that the death of Jon had “deeply affected everyone in KentPolice” and it became his ambition that there should be a National Memorial Service toremember all fallen officers.

He specifically wanted it to honour colleagues who have been killed or died on duty todemonstrate to relatives, colleagues and friends of fallen officers that their sacrifice is notforgotten and to recognise annually the dedication to duty and courage displayed by policeofficers. Joe Holness embarked on a tireless campaign and his quiet determination finally paiddividends in 2004 with the inaugural service taking place in London at St Paul’s Cathedral.

The day has grown to be an important event, regarded by Government and Royalty as theprimary police charity to honour and remember our fallen colleagues. HRH the Prince of Walesbecame the Patron in 2006. National Police Memorial Day takes place annually and rotatesaround the four countries of the United Kingdom.

Joe Holness was deservedly presented with the QPM in 2008; both he and his wife Sharon striveinspirationally all year raising money and keeping in touch with the families of fallen officers. Formany, the day has become an annual pilgrimage to recognise the best of all human qualities –selfless and devoted courage.

If you wish to make a donation, please make cheques payable to “The National Police Memorial Day” and send to:

National Police Memorial DayAccounts Department Federation HouseHighbury DriveLeatherhead SurreyKT22 7UY T: 07843 293958nationalpolicememorialday@polfed.orgwww.nationalpolicememorialday.org

In honour of those who have paid the ultimate sacrificeThroughout the United Kingdom there are many groups and memorials to honour those whohave paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. These groups or trusts have been establishedby police officers or members of the public who have been affected by the death of an officer.The following pages give a description of some of the main family support groups, policecharities and memorial sites that honour fallen officers.


Police Dependants’ Trust (PDT)The Police Dependants’ Trust was established in 1966 following the murder of three MetropolitanPolice Officers by armed criminals, and an initial gift of £100,000 from the late Sir Billy Butlin.

The Police Dependants’ Trust exists to assist in cases of need: dependants of police officers orformer police officers who die or have died as a result of an injury received in the execution ofduty; and police officers or former police officers who are, or have been incapacitated as a resultof an injury received in the execution of duty.

We also make grants to charities that have as their objective the relief of sickness, or mental andphysical disabilities, of police officers, or former police officers. For example, the Trust has givengrants to both the Southern and Northern Police Convalescent Homes towards the cost of thebuilding extensions.

Applications are normally made through the local welfare department or Police FederationBranch Board. Should you experience difficulties, please contact the Trust.

Chairman - Terry Spence, QPM, Police Dependants’ Trust Office, 3 Mount Mews, High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2SHT: 0208 941 6907 F: 0208 979 [email protected]

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The Royal Ulster Constabulary - Police Service of NorthernIreland Benevolent Fund (RUC-PSNI Benevolent Fund) For over four decades, the RUC Benevolent Fund has addressed the needs of the wider policefamily in Northern Ireland. It could be argued that no other police Benevolent Fund within the UKhas endured similar suffering, pain or grief over a sustained period of time.

Within the Fund we pride ourselves on being able to deliver a wide spectrum of benefits andassistance to our widows and dependants, retired colleagues, serving members and studentofficers.

From those early days in 1969 when members of the public donated money to be used for thecomfort of injured officers, our Fund has developed from this firm foundation enabling us toextend our help to include a wide range of services from grants, financial assistance andrehabilitation facilities to leisure support in the form of our holiday apartments in Portrush and by2010, Kesh Co Fermanagh.

In May of this year, to enable the Fund to continue to evolve within the ever changing police family,the Management Committee decided that in view of recent events the time was right to reconsider thetitle of the Fund. It was therefore agreed that the RUC Benevolent Fund should evolve to include PSNIwithin the title.

It is therefore now entitled, The Royal Ulster Constabulary-Police Service of Northern IrelandBenevolent Fund (RUC-PSNI Benevolent Fund).

The Fund continues to support ex members of the RUCGC, PSNI, widows/partners anddependants thereof, injured and disabled officers, as well as members of the PSNI who findthemselves in financial hardship or difficulty. In all instances a case of need must be identified.

CharityThe Royal Ulster Constabulary - Police Service of Northern Ireland Benevolent Fund (Charity No.XN48380) is a charity that aims to address the most deserving cases. All the requests that comebefore the Management Committee are confidential and each case is very carefully consideredon its merits.

FundsAs we are a charity, the work of the Fund depends on voluntary donations. All contributions, greator small, are most appreciated. If you or your team wish to support the Fund we can be contactedas follows:

RUC-PSNI Benevolent FundPFNI, 77 - 79 Garnerville RoadBELFAST BT4 2NXT: 028 9076 4215 [International 44 28 9076 4215]Fax: 028 [email protected]

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Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Widows’ AssociationThe RUC GC Widows’ Association was formed in 1980 to promote, through their affinity witheach other, health, leisure and companionship for police widows. The primary aim of theassociation is to improve the quality of life for police widows and their families.

The Association was formed to support widows coping with their children in welfare andeducational matters where necessary. The aim of the central committee of the association is toorganise events and provide comfort and support for widows and their families. The centralcommittee members are elected from within the association and meet on a frequent basis.

RUC George Cross Widows' AssociationMaryfield Complex, 100 Belfast Road, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 9QY T: 028 9039 3562 [email protected] www.rucgcwidowsassociation.org.uk

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Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross FoundationThe Foundation was created by virtue of Section 70 of the Police (NI) Act 2000 for the purpose of“marking the sacrifices and honouring the achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary”. Itcommenced work in December 2001. The functions of the Foundation allow it to look back on a long,proud history of policing and to look forward by supporting current serving officers. In particular, it willremember sacrifice and service and preserve the name of the RUC GC in the policing world.

In April 2002 the Foundation was privileged and pleased to announce that HRH The Prince of Waleshad agreed to become it's Patron.

To mark the foundation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary on 1 June 1922 the Trustees of the Foundationhave declared the first Sunday in June each year to be “Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Day”.

An inter-denominational church service held on this day will celebrate the service and sacrifice of theRUC family and remind the wider community that the peace they now enjoy was bought at a cost. Aspecially composed “RUCGC Prayer” will be read at this and other appropriate police welfare events.It is intended that this service will be an annual event. Admission will be by ticket only and tickets maybe obtained by email or by phone from the RUCGC Foundation Office after 1 April. A maximum of fourtickets will be issued for each application.

Memorial GardenThe Garden, which is situated at Brooklyn, 65 Knock Road, Belfast, provides a major tribute topolicing in Ireland. It, in particular, marks the service and sacrifice of RUC officers and offers a uniquethree-dimensional experience unparalleled anywhere in the world. The Royal Ulster Constabulary GCGarden has moved away from the traditional concept of a war memorial, adopting a morecontemporary aspect and allows people to take different experiences from their visits. It includes anhistorical walk, featuring benches and plaques to create what designers are calling a “history timeline”marking important dates in the history of the RUC. The needs of the disabled, visually impaired, hardof hearing and other specialist groups are accommodated in the new garden.

In the more private part of the garden, a “Roll of Honour” inscribed on granite tablets, includes namesof all officers who died: in service as a direct result of terrorism; in service but not directly related toterrorism; out of service but directly related to terrorism and Police Authority staff who died as a resultof terrorism. Commemorative plaques also acknowledge the support given to the RUC by the UlsterSpecial Constabulary, the Armed Services, the Emergency Services and Support Services, and thewider Police Family.

The list of names commences on 1st June 1922 and ends on 3rd November 2001 after which theRoyal Ulster Constabulary GC changed to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The George CrossFoundation has responsibility for the upkeep of this Garden and will also have responsibility for a newpurpose built police museum, which will be erected beside the Garden.

2012 marks the 90th anniversary of the formation of the RUC GC and a series of events are plannedto mark its service to the community. For information email [email protected]

Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation65 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LE T: 028 9070 [email protected] www.rucgcfoundation.org

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Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Parents’ AssociationSupporting the parents of murdered Police Officers.

The R.U.C GC Parents’ Association was formed in 2003.

Parents of R.U.C Officers who have been murdered as a direct result of terrorist action duringthe troubles have come together and formed an association for mutual support.

The Association works on a regional basis and offers an active programme of social events formembers which provides much needed opportunities for social contact.

Aims:The R.U.C GC Parents’ Association was established to:

• Ensure that parents of murdered R.U.C Officers receive due recognition of their loss• Provide welfare and support• Provide a range of activities aimed at the social support of parents• Act as a point of reference for parents and as a point of referral for outside bodies• Facilitate services which address the psychological and physical legacy of trauma and to

arrange for the practical needs of parents to be met

Activities include:• Monthly support meetings• Group holidays• Remembrance services• Social support activities• Advice and information• Research / reports• Talks• Weekend breaks• Any other activities for the support of the members

Patron Sir Ronnie Flanagan GBE, MA

For further information, please contact;R.U.C GC Parents’ Association100 Belfast Road, HolywoodCo. Down, BT18 9QYT: 028 9039 3556

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Northern Ireland Disabled Police Officers AssociationThe Association's objectives are to promote the relief and benefit of the members of the DisabledPolice Officers Association of Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the Association) who havereceived serious personal injury whether physical or mental whilst in service with the RoyalUlster Constabulary, the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve or the Police Service of NorthernIreland by the provision of rehabilitation with the object of preserving and protecting the health ofand improving the conditions of life of such members of the Association.

The DPOA was established in May 1983 by a small number of members of the Royal UlsterConstabulary and Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve who had been maimed and injured as aresult of the ‘Troubles’. Set up originally as a support group whereby officers who had sustainedserious injury on duty could get together and share their experiences and support each other.Formerly constituted in 1989 with Charity status the Association continued to grow.

Many changes occurred over the next 12 years; including the disbandment of the Royal UlsterConstabulary and the birth of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, this necessitated thechanging of the original Constitution to include members of the PSNI. 16th June 2001 saw theend of the old DPOA, to be replaced the following day by the DPOA NI. A newly restructuredcharitable organisation established. Governed by a board of Directors trained in the running of acharitable organization and co-ordinated by a full time professional business manager theAssociation is recognized by its peer groups as a model of good practice.

The current membership of the DPOA comprises 240 members. Many have suffered appallinginjuries not only at the hands of terrorists but also while carrying out normal policing duties. Ourinjured officers are from all backgrounds possible, men and women, Catholic and Protestant whowere serving ALL sections of the community. People who put their lives (and the lives of theirfamilies) in danger of terrorist attack, both on and off duty, simply by joining the Police Force toserve the community. Support is also available for the 225 spouses, carers and dependents ofthe members, often the carers are forgotten, lives become irrevocably changed and many wivesbecome primary carers for disabled husbands and indeed in some cases husbands for wives.

The Disabled Police Officers Association is a registered Charity - Number XR12274 and aCompany Limited by Guarantee NI 43461. Various projects are grant aided by the NorthernIreland Police Fund, the European Union Special Support Programme for Peace andReconciliation through the Community Foundation NI, the Community Relations Council and byvoluntary donations.

DPOANIMaryfield Complex100 Belfast Road, HolywoodBelfast, BT18 9QYT: 028 9039 [email protected]

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Scottish Police MemorialThe Scottish Police Memorial was created from a vision by the families and the service to providea fitting tribute to those police officers lost in the line of duty. It is a tribute to the price paid forprotecting society. The memorial serves as a tangible indication for those left behind.

The Scottish Police Memorial is an everlasting symbol located within the grounds of the ScottishPolice College at Tulliallan Castle in Fife

The names of deceased officers are engraved on marble; some dating back as far as 1770. It isthe first time, in Scotland, that their sacrifice has been publicly recognised and displayed.

The Scottish Police College provides the complete national police training package for everyrank throughout their career. It was therefore deemed appropriate that this location was chosento provide a continual reminder of these sacrifices.

Persons wishing to visit the memorial can do so between 0900-1700 daily.

The Scottish Police Memorial TrustT: 01563 551819 [email protected]

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Care of Police Survivors (COPS)COPS is a UK registered charity dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have losttheir lives in the line of duty, rebuild their lives. It aims to ensure that survivors have all the helpthey need to cope with such a tragedy, and that they remain part of the police family.

COPS enable survivors to help survivors. Only another survivor can fully understand what newsurvivors endure, and that shared experience is the basis for the peer support programme.

COPS aims to build a network of survivors throughout the UK. The extent of help provided willbe controlled by the new survivor. Sometimes an understanding listener is needed. Sometimesmore practical help is required. Whatever the need, COPS will be able to put survivors in touchwith those who truly understand.

COPS is independent of the police service. It is operated entirely by survivors caring for othersurvivors.

COPS was founded in March 2003 by Jim McNulty and Christine Fulton. Jim was a retired policeofficer from Strathclyde Police. Christine is the widow of PC Lewis Fulton who was murdered onduty in Glasgow in 1994. Christine’s experience of that tragedy gave her a unique understandingof the overwhelming grief and confusion that is encountered by new survivors. Current president,Sue Brace, makes contact with the survivors of every new line of duty death, explaining whatCOPS does and inviting survivors to make contact when they are ready for such support.

Care Of Police Survivors (COPS), PO Box 26101, Kilmarnock, KA3 2YQT: 0870 744 2586 F: 0870 744 [email protected]

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The Gurney Fund for Police OrphansThe Fund exists to provide financial support for the care and education of children of deceasedor incapacitated police officers from the subscribing forces in England and Wales.

Assistance and ActivitiesA weekly allowance, distributed quarterly, is paid to the parent/guardian with whom the childresides. Further assistance, in the form of grants, may also be available for training and othereducational purposes.

Beneficiaries are invited to attend any events arranged by the Fund.

Assistance may be available from primary through to higher education and, for the latter, mayinclude grants towards fees, equipment and books.

The Gurney Fund for Police Orphans, 9 Bath Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3NUT: 01903 237256www.gurneyfund.org

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The St George’s Police TrustThe St George’s Police Trust aims to provide financial assistance to needy persons, one ofwhose parents are or were serving officers contributing to the St George’s Police Trust and arenow deceased or wholly incapacitated from earning a living.

The charity was formed as a result of a merger of the Northern Police Orphans Trust and the StGeorge’s Fund, both of which were founded by Catherine Gurney, OBE. The Trust is fundedprimarily through donations from serving police officers in Scotland, the North of England andNorth Wales. Further income is received through collection boxes in police station, donationsfrom the public and legacies.

Applications for assistance should be made through a Force Occupational Health and Welfaredepartment or Police Federation Representative.

St George’s Police Trust, St Andrews, Harlow Moor Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0AD.T: 01423 504448stgeorges@thepolicetreatmentcentres.orgwww.stgeorgespolicetrust.org

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The Police Memorial TrustThe Police Memorial Trust is a charitable organisation based in London. The trust’s objective isto erect memorials to police officers killed in the line of duty, on the spot where they met theirdeath to act as a permanent reminder to the public of the sacrifice they made.

The Police Memorial Trust was the brainchild of film producer, Michael Winner after the fatalshooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher (April 17, 1984). Mr Winner wrote a letter to the editor of TheTimes newspaper, suggesting a memorial be erected in WPC Fletcher’s honour. After receivingdonations from members of the public Michael Winner created the Police Memorial Trust in 1984.The trust’s first memorial was to WPC Fletcher. It was unveiled by the then Prime MinisterMargaret Thatcher in St James’s Square London at the site of the shooting.

The Trust’s third memorial, and the first to be erected outside London, was sited at the seafrontat Frinton-on-Sea in Essex. This was the spot where PC Brian Bishop was fatally shot by anarmed robber on August 22, 1984. PC Bishop’s memorial was unveiled by then Home Secretary,Douglas Hurd, on February 19, 1986.

A number of memorials in honour of police officers killed on duty have been placed throughoutthe United Kingdom. The National Police Memorial, sited in St. James’s Park at the junction ofHorse Guards Road and The Mall, was unveiled on April 26, 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II onbehalf of the Police Memorial Trust.

Police Memorial Trust, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BDT: 020 7734 8385 F: 020 7602 [email protected]

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Police Roll of Honour TrustRemembering police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Trust is a registered charity founded in 2000 with the following objectives:

1. To foster good citizenship for the benefit of the public at large by the construction andmaintenance of a Roll of Honour in remembrance of every police officer killed in the line ofduty.

2. To advance the education of the public, and in particular the police, in the history of officerskilled in the line of duty and officer safety by the maintenance of a comprehensive archive ofinformation available to the public.

3. To relieve the need, in particular the emotional suffering, of bereaved families and friends ofpolice officers who die or have died as a result of an injury received in the line of duty, by theprovision of resources and services including care and support, advice and information.

The Trust aims to name and honour every United Kingdom police officer who has died on or asa result of duty since the earliest days of professional law enforcement over three centuries ago.We are committed to providing a Book of Remembrance and the engraving of fallen officers’names on a police memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Police Roll of Honour TrustPO Box 999PrestonPR4 5WWwww.policememorial.org.uk [email protected] : 0141 300 4100

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We will not forgetTragically, each year the number of names added to the Police Roll of Honour continues to grow.Behind every name added to the list are proud family, friends and colleagues mourning their losswith dignity, pride and countless stories. It is through these stories and gathering together at theNational Police Memorial Day service that we can all pay our respects to those who have beenkilled, or died, on duty.

Today we celebrate all the UK police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Theirself-sacrifice, bravery, dedication to duty, love of family, community and country will not beforgotten.

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Ian HarmanPolice Sergeant

Metropolitan PoliceDied 3 May 2013, aged 47

Whilst on duty at the Merton Park and Cannon Hill SaferNeighbourhoods Team base, in Aberconway Road, Morden

Sergeant Ian Harman, 47, died of a suspected heart attack whilston duty at the Merton Park and Cannon Hill safer neighbourhoodteam (SNT) base, in Aberconway Road, Morden on 3rd May 2013.

Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Darren Williams said:“Ian had been at Merton for five years where he was a highly-regarded member of the Merton Park SNT.

“Tributes have been coming in from residents, partners and currentand ex-colleagues.

“The common theme is what a professional and friendly person hewas and that he will be sadly missed by everyone.”

At his funeral, officers formed a guard of honour in tribute to thefather-of-two from Sutton who was described as a popular anddedicated police sergeant who had worked for the Met for the last24 years.

Detective Chief Superintendent Darren Williams also said: “Ian’sdad John was particularly moved by the guard of honour that wasdone for Ian and I don’t think any of us will ever forget the sad butincredibly brave eulogy by Ian’s 10-year-old Ben.”

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Steve RawsonPolice Constable

Hampshire ConstabularyDied 3 April 2013, aged 40

Whilst riding an unmarked police motorcycle in Southampton hismotorbike was hit by a car.

PC Steven “Slim” Rawson died suddenly whilst on duty on 3rd April2013, aged 40 years. He was married to Kerry, less than one monthbefore he died and together they had a four year old daughter anda seven month old son. His family have described him as a ‘uniqueperson, with a huge character and personality’. He was highlyintelligent with an outstanding memory. He was a real ‘peoplesperson’ loving to socialise, to meet new people and to assimilatenew knowledge. He was highly skilled in his job, with so manypeople in awe of his skills. But, above all, he was a passionatefamily man, with a desire to do ‘right’ for his family, to bring hischildren up with the correct morals and beliefs to stand them in goodstead for a successful life. A brilliant, loving father and husband tobe proud of, a hero, who is missed every moment of every day. Afather, a son, a brother and an uncle who will be missed deeply byhis family.

Steve joined Hampshire Police as a staff controller in March 1996,and worked at the Force control room until 2003.

He became a PC on 3rd March 2003, serving at Hedge End for fouryears, undertaking several different roles as a uniform officer. Hethen transferred to Hampshire’s Major Investigation Team (HMIT) inApril 2007, where he was a valued member of the team contributingto multiple successful investigations.

Detective Superintendent Dick Pearson, head of HMIT said: “PCRawson was an integral member of HMIT. He was a well-respected,larger than life character who was dedicated to his job. He will bedeeply missed by all who knew him.”

In paying tribute to Steve, Chief Constable Andy Marsh said:“Policing is a vocation that people are passionate about because itis about making a real difference to the communities we serve. Italso, thank goodness remains a job with a very strong sense ofteam, camaraderie, and occasionally fun.

“Steve contributed all of these characteristics in huge measure. Hewas doing a job he loved that was incredibly important; protecting


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our communities from the most dangerous and organised ofcriminals. This is vital work, often unseen by the public and I knowthat Steve enjoyed it immensely.

“Without the work that Steve was such an important part of, thesafety and very fabric of our communities would be under seriousthreat. Steve’s colleagues all speak of him being a great person tohave around the team, passionate, capable, with a strong sense offun which undoubtedly helped keep people upbeat in a difficult job.

“He will be sorely missed but never forgotten. HampshireConstabulary is poorer for his loss.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes said:“I never had the pleasure of meeting Steve Rawson, but I knowfrom speaking to colleagues he was an experienced officerdedicated to his duty and determined to protect the public ofHampshire and the Isle of Wight.

“He was very much valued by members of his team and will begreatly missed by them and the constabulary as a whole. His deathhas affected us all, and brought home the danger faced by officersin the course of their duty.

“The sadness of Steve's death must be felt mostly by his wife andchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and his wholefamily, as they seek to come to terms with their loss. I hope thatthey may take some comfort from the great wave of support andcondolence extended to them by the family that is HampshireConstabulary.”

John Apter, Chairman of Hampshire Police Federation, said:“The loss of Steve has knocked us all. Many will say that the feelingof being part of the ‘police family’ is a thing of the past but thereaction from officers, staff and the public across the country hasshown this not to be the case. The arms of the Police Federationwill wrap around Steve's family and support them over the comingmonths and years.

“PC Steve ‘Slim’ Rawson will remain in our hearts and memory, hewill never be forgotten.”


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Philippa ReynoldsPolice Constable

Police Service of Northern IrelandDied 9 February 2013, aged 27

Constable Reynolds died instantly when the patrol car she was a rearseat passenger in was struck by a stolen vehicle in Londonderry inthe early hours of the morning

Constable Philippa Reynolds was a 27 year old officer in the prime ofher life with just two years service. Philippa was from Nutts Corner,Co Antrim and originally qualified as a teacher before leaving theprofession to accept a place at the police training college in February2011.

PSNI district commander Stephen Cargin said Constable Reynoldswas “in the prime of her life, beautiful, friendly”.

“(She was) one of the most enthusiastic officers, just a really bubblypersonality, somebody who wanted to be a police officer,” he said.

“Her colleagues are devastated, as I am as her commander, as weare as a police service, but she just typifies her colleagues - out theredoing a good job.”

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers said it was a“tragic waste of a young life in sad and reckless circumstances”.

PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott said: “She was a superb policeofficer, the best of the best.

“She was truly inspirational, compassionate, caring, and courageousand wanted to make lives better.

“She showed the sort of kindness and commitment, on manyoccasions, day in and day out, that can turn around the legacy ofyears of conflict and bitterness.

“She was the embodiment of what policing aspires to. She wanted tomake Londonderry a finer and safer place, working towards buildingpeace in that city.

“The Police Service of Northern Ireland is undoubtedly the finestpolice force in the world, and Philippa was undoubtedly the best ofthe best.”


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Mr Baggott also said that Miss Reynolds had made a hugeimpression on her colleagues and the public during her short spell inthe service.

“She was part of the story of peace building in Londonderry. Peacecomes when people show kindness, peace comes when people showcaring, and Philippa was part of that story.”

Outside of Policing, Philippa was a keen hockey enthusiast, playingfor Owls Ladies. She also had qualifications in both Hockey Coachingand Umpiring. Prior to her posting to Strand Road, Londonderry,Philippa had been an active officer in Muckamore Boys BrigadeJunior Section.

Philippa is survived by her father Mervyn, mother Dorothy and twosisters, Nicola and Debra.


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Bruce StevensonPolice Constable

Derbyshire ConstabularyDied 7 January 2013, aged 47

Whilst on duty at Cotton Lane police station he collapsed and died

PC Stevenson worked in the services his whole life. He started inthe army, before becoming a civilian driving instructor for the fireservice and then going on to join the police force 11 years ago.

His wife Wendy said: “He worked at Peartree, then Ilkeston, andthen wanted to come back to the city and moved to Cotton Lane.He loved working for the force and always enjoyed going to work.He was a proud police officer.”

Bruce was described as “hard-working and dedicated” by one ofthe city's most senior officers.

Section Inspector Kamaljit Singh Bria said: “Bruce was a well-respected officer within Derbyshire Police and the local community.

“Bruce joined Derbyshire Police from the armed services andworked the majority of his policing service from Peartree policestation.

“He was loved by everyone and had a reputation of being bothdynamic and robust in dealing with incidents.

“Bruce is clearly missed and I don't think we will ever get over theshock of him having suddenly left us.

“We have a memorial plaque placed at Cotton Lane police stationin remembrance of Bruce which is a fitting tribute in his memory.”

Superintendent Gary Parkin, who is in charge of policing in Derby,said: “PC Stevenson had served with the force for 11 years, all ofwhich were spent on the front line, protecting the people of Derby.

“He was a hard-working officer who was dedicated to his work. Hewill be greatly missed by all his friends and colleagues across theforce.”

Bruce is survived by his wife Wendy and two children, Ben andKatie.


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Andrew BrammaPolice Constable

North Yorkshire PoliceDied 5 January 2013, aged 32

Whilst responding to an emergency call, the van he was driving leftthe road and struck a tree in West Tanfield, near Ripon causingfatal injuries

Andrew was a neighbourhood officer in the Harrogate SaferNeighbourhood Team. He joined Greater Manchester Police in2008 working as a response officer in Rochdale, in August 2012 hetransferred to North Yorkshire Police.

His friends and former colleagues from B relief at GMP’s Rochdaledivision said: “Andrew was a great police officer and a loving familyman. For anyone who knew him, Andrew was meticulous ineverything he did, nothing would ever beat him and he would leaveno stone unturned to find his answers. Every job he dealt with wasalways done to A* standard. Andrew leaves us all with many lastingmemories - from being such a great friend, to the large amount ofhand gel and protective blue gloves he used to go through at workthat we teased him about daily, to being a very proud and trueYorkshire man. We were all proud to know and work alongsideAndrew and hope to lead by the high example he set for us tofollow.”

Police chiefs described Andrew as a “good British police officer”who had a long career ahead of him. Temporary Chief ConstableTim Madgwick, of North Yorkshire Police, said: “He was a fineyoung officer who had a long career ahead of him. He had all theattributes and skills we need in a young officer. He wasconscientious, he was there to protect the public, there to serve thecommunity, and we were confident his career would go fromstrength to strength and we're just so sorry we've lost a colleaguein these circumstances.”

Sgt Mike Stubbs, of North Yorkshire Police Federation said:“Andrew’s death has hit his closest colleagues the hardest but atragedy like this reverberates throughout not only North YorkshirePolice but throughout the police service and that has beenrecognised by the tributes we have received from forces around thecountry. It’s clear that Andrew was a very highly respected officer,I've spoken to his colleagues at Harrogate and his former


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colleagues at Greater Manchester Police and he was known as athoroughly professional individual who would always follow aninvestigation through right until the end. First and foremost, Andrewwas a very loving husband, a much-loved father, a much-loved sonand a much-loved brother.”

He is survived by his wife Kathryn and their two sons, Jack andSam.


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Anthony ‘Tony’ Sweeney QPMPolice Constable

West Yorkshire PoliceDied 27 December 2012, aged 58

Whilst driving home to Harrogate he pulled over and suffered a fatalheart attack.

PC Tony Sweeney served with West Yorkshire Police for nearly twodecades. A former soldier, Tony had served for 23 years with theGreen Howards before becoming a police officer. He was aneighbourhood officer in Roundhay, Alwoodley and Moortown.

Friends and colleagues will always remember Tony as a dedicatedand popular police officer who proudly worked to improve people’squality of life by reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. Hiscareer was marked with many achievements – Tony wasrecognised as Britain’s top community constable for his work ininner-city Lincoln Green and in 2001 he was awarded the Queen’sPolice Medal for his work in the community.

Superintendent Martin Snowden, of North East Leeds Division, saidthe officer would be keenly missed by his many friends andcolleagues at the force.

He added: “His sudden and unexpected death has left all who knewhim deeply upset. Tony was a pioneer of neighbourhood policingand campaigner on a range of policing issues. He took a genuinepersonal pride in his work and loved being at the heart of thecommunity, tackling the issues that impact most on people’s dailylives. After being very seriously injured in a road accident in 2010,he showed resilience and strength of character in the way hebattled to get back to fitness. He will be very sadly missed by all ofus.”

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Adele CashmanDetective ConstableMetropolitan Police

Died 5 November 2012, aged 30

Responding to a street robbery and whilst in pursuit of two suspectsshe collapsed in Belsize Park Gardens. She was rushed to the NewFree Hospital from the scene but did not recover.

Adele joined the Metropolitan in 2006 and was initially stationed inWandsworth. In 2010 she moved to Camden as a DetectiveConstable.

Adele, known to friends as “Delboy” studied at Nottingham TrentUniversity and after becoming a Special Constable with Avon andSomerset Police joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 2006working as a PC stationed in Wandsworth before transferring toCamden as Detective Constable Cashman in 2010.

Fitness was always a passion and she competed in the Bristol HalfMarathon twice. She always wanted to run the London Marathon,which her brother Adam and friends have since run in her memory.

Adele’s family said: “Adele was fun-loving, worked hard and playedhard, and always had a fierce sense of right and wrong. She didmore in her 30 years than many would do in 70. Adele achieved alot in her short life, she travelled the world, was well educated andhad a great career with the police. We want Adele’s memory to liveon forever.”

Her adventures during her travels included everything from bungeejumping to sky diving. Her closest friends recalled her bubblypersonality, and no-nonsense approach – how one of her favouriteexpressions had been “Man-up, it’s not so bad”. It was this sort ofstoicism that had made her perfect material as a police officer –she even cancelled her 30th birthday party in order to be able tojoin her colleagues on the streets during riots in the capital.

Paying tribute to Adele, London Mayor Boris Johnson said: “Thedeath of any police officer is a tragedy, the death of one so youngand in pursuit of her duty is doubly tragic.” Offering his condolencesto the officer’s family, the mayor added: “It's small comfort I know,but they should be very proud of Adele, and the work she didserving her community.”


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Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe said: “Adele was an eagerofficer, she was in a crime squad, she was out there chasingcriminals, which is I'm sure the reason she joined. She was outthere being brave, getting stuck in and then this great tragedy hashappened. It is a terrible loss to everybody who knew her.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Tucker said: “Sheachieved so much, and had so much great potential. The suddendeath of Adele, while on duty, was shocking, and gave us all pausefor reflection. What Adele did was special – not just another job.Adele was everything the police needed – well educated, well-travelled, and with a great sense of humour. She put a hugeamount in, and as a consequence was well respected. She hadthat key quality – she cared about others. The real success of anindividual is not about the amount of money we earn or all thethings we have – it’s about the friends you keep and your personallegacy, and Adele was very wealthy in those terms.”

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Scott BennettSpecial ConstableLincolnshire Police

Died 3 November 2012, aged 24

Travelling to the force’s headquarters for officer safety training hedied when his car was in a collision with a lorry in Welton

Special Constable Scott Bennett joined Lincolnshire Constabularyin October 2011 and was stationed at Louth. He died in a road trafficcollision on the A46 at Welton on 3rd November – a year to the dayafter he became a Special Constable with Lincolnshire Police.

The 24-year-old was born in Grimsby and went to Welholme InfantsSchool, before going on to Tollbar Business Enterprise College andGrimsby College, where he studied PE, Business Studies andTravel. He also completed a B-Tech in Uniformed Public Servicesand went on to start a Criminology degree with Lincoln University.He was still studying, whilst working part-time at Asda, at the time ofhis death. It was his long-term ambition to become a police officer.

In his spare time Scott was a cage fighter, who regularly went toFight Ministry in Grimsby and he also had an interest in taekwondo,jujitsu and kick boxing.

Scott will be remembered by his family, partner and friends as aloving, dependable and supporting man who lived his life to the full.His family say he will be missed by a huge amount of people andremembered as someone who could always be relied on for helpand support.

Scott’s mother said: “He was such an unassuming young man witha charitable nature – he helped so many people, not for the thanks,just because he cared.”

His girlfriend, Jenny, said: “Scott was known for his dry, sarcasticsense of humour and the fact that he just got on with his life andlived it to the full. He probably crammed more into 24 years thanmost people do in 80.”

Special Chief Officer Stephen Woodcock said: “We have tragicallylost a valued member of our policing family in Lincolnshire.Although Scott had only served for one year he showedcommitment to his role, and indeed had been commended by me inAugust for good work.”

Scott is survived by his mother Dawn, father Stephen, brotherShane and girlfriend Jenny.


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Nicola HughesPolice Constable

Greater Manchester PoliceDied 18 September 2012, aged 23

PC Nicola Hughes and her colleague, PC Fiona Bone were killed ina gun and grenade attack as they investigated a hoax burglary inMottram, Tameside, Greater Manchester

Police Constable Hughes was born at the Royal Oldham Hospitalin 1988, attended Saddleworth High School and went toHuddersfield University before joining Greater Manchester Police in2009. Nicola served three years with Tameside division.

Her family said: “She was doing a job she loved. She was alwayshappy with life and lived for her family.

“We have always been exceedingly proud of Nicola and always willbe. She knew she was loved by us all and we shall all miss herdreadfully. Nicola always wanted to make a difference and, in doingso, she made such a big difference to everyone she knew. Shecared about everyone and especially her colleagues."

Fellow officers described her as ‘very bubbly, loved life andsocialising’ and ‘as brave as they come, with an infectiouspersonality’. “She was a chatterbox and was always smiling, evenafter a night shift when everyone else was a bit grumpy. She was agood listener and couldn't do enough for people, she was a lovelyfriend and a great bobby.”

Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Sir Peter Fahy, saidshe was ‘incredibly mature’ despite her young years and died from‘her own devotion to others’.

He said her family had spoken of the proud moment when everynew officer brings home their uniform for the first time.

“They (officers) wonder will you be able to fill those boots,” he said.“In Nicola’s case, there was never any doubt. She decided not tobe a bystander.

“Nicola and Fiona (Bone) knew that the police service has the sameexpectations of female officers as male officers.”

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but that it was ‘central to our commitment to minimum force’.

“Nicola, in her dedication and professionalism, in the way shecarried out her duties, showed that policing is not about muscle butreason, restraint and intelligence,” he said.

“Her family were so proud of Nicola. She was a fighter. She will begreatly missed by everyone who knew her. We will never forget hergreat sacrifice.”

Prime Minister David Cameron described the attack on Nicola andher colleague Fiona as “a shocking reminder of the debt we owe tothose who put themselves in danger to keep us safe and secure”.

Chief Constable Fahy described the officers as “two very brave andcourageous colleagues who exemplified the very best of Britishpolicing”.

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Fiona BonePolice Constable

Greater Manchester PoliceDied 18 September 2012, aged 32

PC Fiona Bone and her colleague, PC Nicola Hughes were killed ina gun and grenade attack as they investigated a hoax burglary inMottram, Tameside, Greater Manchester

PC Bone joined Greater Manchester Police as a volunteer specialconstable in November 2005 and became a full-time officer in 2007posted to Tameside division. She lived in Sale with her partner Clareand her five-year-old daughter Jessie.

Fiona was born in Norwich but later moved with her family to Morayin Scotland. She went to Hopeman Primary School and thenattended Lossiemouth High School in Morayshire. Her familyreturned to England before moving from Castle Donington,Leicestershire, to the Isle of Man. Fiona went to the University ofCentral Lancashire in Preston and graduated in 2002.

Her family said: “Fiona enjoyed life to the full from her days with theAir training corps, Rugby at University, to her service with the Police.Our family has lost a wonderful daughter, sister, partner and parentto Jessie.”

Fiona’s friends paid tribute to her caring heart.

“She was a fantastic character and to know her was to like her,” theysaid.

“Fiona was a lively person, with a trademark smile.”

Fiona was “very lovable, friendly person” who “never had a badword to say about anyone”.

They added: “She loved her job 100%, it was a real thrill for her. Herjob was interesting and challenging. She was looking forward togetting married and settling down. She was happier than I had seenher for ages.”

Colleagues of PC Bone said: “She was an excellent bobby andcared about her job and the community she served.”

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“When she first joined the shift, she was quite quiet and reserved.However she came out of her shell and had a great sense ofhumour and always enjoyed a good laugh. She was so happy withher partner and they were in the middle of planning their wedding.Her fellow officers said they loved being partnered up with herbecause she was always calm, collected and professional, andcould diffuse situations with her calm, gentle way.”

Sergeant Stephen Miskell said: “Fiona was wonderful. She waswonderful at keeping colleagues’ spirits high with her bubbly nature.She was wonderful about caring for others. Fiona represented thebest that humanity has to offer the world but that makes her loss evengreater.”

Chief Constable Fahy also said: “It is clear that helping people andbuilding community spirit was at the heart of what she did. In theforce she quickly gained recognition as an officer who set the higheststandards for herself and others. Like most police officers Fionaabsolutely loved her job and felt privileged to serve the public.”

He said she had received a Chief Superintendent’s commendationin 2009 for her outstanding contribution in an investigation into aseries of burglaries and robberies which secured convictions.

“Fiona treated everyone with dignity, compassion and respectwhatever their background,” he said.

She ‘undoubtedly had great promise for the future’. He added thatPC Bone was ‘small in stature but big in personality’.

Like PC Hughes, Chief Constable Fahy said her great sacrificewould not be forgotten.

Fiona is survived by her partner Clare and her daughter Jessie,mother June, father Paul and sister Vicky.


The National Police Memorial Day honours the valour and sacrifice of almost 4,000 PoliceOfficers from the following UK Police Forces.

ENGLANDAVON AND SOMERSET:Parish of St. George; Parish of Bathampton; Bristol Constabulary; Bristol Police Fire Brigade;Bath City Police; Somerset Constabulary; Somerset and Bath Constabulary; Avon and SomersetConstabulary.BEDFORDSHIRE:Bedfordshire Constabulary; Bedfordshire Police. CAMBRIDGESHIRE:Borough of Huntingdon; Cambridge Borough Police; Mid-Anglia Constabulary; CambridgeshireConstabulary.CHESHIRE:Chester; Chester City Police; Congleton Borough Police; Cheshire ConstabularyCITY OF LONDON:City of London Police.CLEVELAND:Middlesbrough County Borough Police; North Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; TeessideConstabulary; Cleveland Constabulary; Cleveland Police.CUMBRIA:Borough of Kendal; Kendal Borough Police; Carlisle City Police; Cumberland and WestmorlandConstabulary; Cumberland, Westmorland & Carlisle Constabulary; Cumbria Constabulary.DERBYSHIRE:Parish of Melbourne; Derby Borough Police; Derby County and Borough Constabulary;Derbyshire Constabulary.DEVON AND CORNWALL:Borough of Lostwithiel; Plymouth Borough Police; Plymouth City Police; Plymouth Police FireBrigade; Devonport Borough Police; Devon Constabulary; Exeter City Police; Devon and ExeterConstabulary; Cornwall Constabulary; Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.DORSET:Bournemouth Borough Police; Dorset Constabulary; Dorset Police.DURHAM:Durham County Constabulary; Durham Constabulary.ESSEX:Parish of Berden; Saffron Walden Borough Police; Colchester Borough River PoliceEssex Constabulary; Southend-on-Sea Constabulary; Essex and Southend-on-Sea JointConstabulary; Essex Police; GLOUCESTERSHIRE:Parish of Ruardean; Gloucestershire Constabulary.GREATER MANCHESTER:Borough of Manchester; Township of Cheetham; Ashton-under-Lyne Borough Police; WiganBorough Police; Stalybridge Borough Police; Bolton Borough Police; Oldham Police FireBrigade; Oldham Borough Police; Rochdale Borough Police; Stockport Police Fire Brigade;Stockport Borough Police; Salford Borough Police; Salford Police Fire Brigade; Salford CityPolice; Manchester City Police Fire Brigade; Manchester City Police; Manchester and SalfordPolice; Greater Manchester Police.

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HAMPSHIRE:Portsmouth City Police; Portsmouth Police Fire Brigade; Southampton Borough Police; Isle ofWight Constabulary; Winchester City Police; Hampshire County Constabulary; Hampshire andIsle of Wight Police; Hampshire Constabulary.HERTFORDSHIRE:St Albans City Police; Hertfordshire Constabulary.HUMBERSIDE:East Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; West Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; Grimsby BoroughPolice; Hull Borough Police; Hull City Police; Humberside Police. KENT:Parish of Boughton-under-Blean; Dover Borough Police; Dover Police Fire Brigade; FolkestoneBorough Police; Margate Borough Police; Maidstone Borough Police; Ramsgate Borough Police;Rochester City Police; Tunbridge Wells Borough Police; Kent County Constabulary; Kent Police.LANCASHIRE:Accrington Borough Police; Blackburn Police Fire Brigade; Blackburn Borough Police; BlackpoolBorough Police; Burnley Police Fire Brigade; Preston Borough Police; Lancaster City Police;Lancashire Constabulary.LEICESTERSHIRE:Leicester Borough Police; Leicester City Police; Leicestershire and Rutland Constabulary;Leicestershire Constabulary.LINCOLNSHIRE:Parish of Holbeach; Parish of Heming; Boston Borough Police; Lincoln Police Fire Brigade;Lincoln City Police; Lincolnshire Constabulary; Lincolnshire Police.MERSEYSIDE:River Mersey Police; Birkenhead Borough Police; St. Helens Borough Police; Southport BoroughPolice; Wallasey Borough Police; Liverpool Police Fire Brigade; Liverpool Fire Salvage Corps;Liverpool City Police; Bootle Borough Police; Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary; MerseysidePolice.METROPOLITAN:London Parishes; London Night-Watch; London Public/Police Offices; Metropolitan Police.NORFOLK:Great Yarmouth Borough Police; Norwich City Police; Norwich City Police Fire Brigade; NorfolkConstabulary.NORTH YORKSHIRE:York City Police; North Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; North Yorkshire Police.NORTHAMPTONSHIRE:Parish of Pattishall; Northampton Borough Police; Northamptonshire Constabulary; Northamptonand County Constabulary; Northamptonshire Police.NORTHUMBRIA:Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Blyth Police; Gateshead Borough Police; River Wear Police; River TynePolice; South Shields Borough Police; Sunderland Borough Police; Tyne Docks and Piers Police;Tynemouth Borough Police; Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Police; Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police FireBrigade; Northumberland County Constabulary; Northumbria Police.NOTTINGHAMSHIRE:City of Nottingham; Nottingham City Police; Newark Borough Police; Nottinghamshire CountyConstabulary; Nottinghamshire Combined Constabulary; Nottinghamshire Constabulary;Nottinghamshire Police.SOUTH YORKSHIRE: Doncaster Borough Police; Rotherham Borough Police; Sheffield Borough Police; Sheffield CityPolice; Sheffield Police Fire Brigade; West Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; South Yorkshire Police.

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STAFFORDSHIRE:Parish of Audley; Hanley Police Fire Brigade; Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Police; Stoke-on-Trent Borough Police; Staffordshire Constabulary; Staffordshire County Police; StaffordshireCounty and Stoke-on-Trent Constabulary; Staffordshire Police.SUFFOLK:Parish of Buxhall; Ipswich Borough Police; East Suffolk Constabulary; West SuffolkConstabulary; Suffolk Constabulary.SURREY:Godalming Borough; Reigate Borough;Guildford Borough Police; Surrey Constabulary; SurreyPolice.SUSSEX:Parish of Brighthelmstone; Brighton Borough Police; Eastbourne Borough Police; HastingsBorough Police; Sussex Combined Police; East Sussex Constabulary; West SussexConstabulary; Sussex Constabulary; Sussex Police.THAMES VALLEY:Berkshire Constabulary; Buckinghamshire Constabulary; Oxford City Police; OxfordshireConstabulary; Reading Borough Police; Thames Valley Police.WARWICKSHIRE:Parish of Spernall; Warwickshire Constabulary; Warwickshire and Coventry Constabulary;Warwickshire Police.WEST MERCIA:Parish of Foy, Herefordshire; Hereford City Police; Herefordshire Constabulary; KidderminsterBorough Police; Shrewsbury Borough Police; Shrewsbury Police Fire Brigade; ShropshireConstabulary; Worcester City Police; Worcestershire Constabulary; West Mercia Constabulary.WEST MIDLANDS:Wolverhampton Night Watch; Birmingham City Police; Coventry City Police; Dudley BoroughPolice; Wolverhampton Borough Police; West Midlands Constabulary; West Midlands Police.WEST YORKSHIRE:Bradford City Police; Halifax Borough Police; Huddersfield Police; Leeds City Police; LeedsPolice Fire Brigade; West Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; West Yorkshire Constabulary; WestYorkshire Metropolitan Police; West Yorkshire Police.WILTSHIRE:Wiltshire Constabulary.

WALESDYFED-POWYS:Montgomeryshire Constabulary; Breconshire Constabulary; Cardiganshire Constabulary;Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Constabulary; Pembrokeshire Constabulary; Dyfed-PowysConstabulary; Dyfed-Powys Police.GWENT:Monmouthshire Constabulary; Newport Harbour Police; Newport Borough Police; GwentConstabulary.NORTH WALES: Anglesey Constabulary; Caernarfonshire Constabulary; Denbighshire Constabulary; FlintshireConstabulary; Gwynedd Constabulary; North Wales Police. SOUTH WALES: Cardiff City Police; Swansea Borough Police; Swansea Police Fire Brigade; GlamorganshireConstabulary; South Wales Constabulary; South Wales Police.

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SCOTLANDCENTRAL SCOTLAND:Alloa Burgh Police; Stirlingshire Constabulary; Stirling and Clackmannan Constabulary; CentralScotland Police.DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY:Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary.FIFE:Burntisland Burgh; Kirkcaldy Burgh Police; Dunfermline City Police; Fife Constabulary.GRAMPIAN:Aberdeen City Police; Aberdeenshire Constabulary; Elginshire Constabulary; Scottish North-Eastern Counties Constabulary; Grampian Police.LOTHIAN AND BORDERS:Edinburgshire Constabulary; Roxburghshire Constabulary; Leith Burgh Police; East LothianConstabulary; Hawick Burgh Police; Edinburgh City Police; Lothian and Peebles Constabulary;Berwick, Roxburgh and Selkirk Constabulary; Lothian and Borders Police.NORTHERN:Inverness-shire Constabulary; Inverness Burgh Police.STRATHCLYDE:Airdrie Burgh Police; Argyll County Police; Ayrshire Constabulary; Bute County Constabulary;Coatbridge Burgh Police; Dumbartonshire Constabulary; Dunbartonshire Constabulary; GirvanBurgh; City of Glasgow Police; Govan Burgh Police; Greenock Burgh Police; Hamilton BurghPolice; Kilmarnock Burgh Police; Lanarkshire Constabulary; Motherwell and Wishaw Burgh Police;Paisley Burgh Police; Port Glasgow Burgh Police; Renfrewshire Constabulary; Renfrew andBute Constabulary; Strathclyde Police.TAYSIDE:Broughty Ferry Burgh Police; Dundee City Police; Perthshire Constabulary; Perth City Police;Perthshire and Kinross-shire Constabulary; Perth and Kinross Constabulary; Tayside Police.

NATIONAL FORCESBRITISH TRANSPORT:Bute Docks Police; Great Eastern Railway Police; Great Northern Railway Police; Great WesternRailway Police; Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Police; London & North Eastern Railway Police;London & North Western Railway Police; London & South Western Railway Police; London Midland &Scottish Railway Police; Midland Railway Police; North Eastern Railway Police; Regent’s CanalDock Police; Grand Union Canal Police; South Wales Railway Police; South Western RailwayPolice; Southern Railway Police; British Transport Commission Police; British Transport Police.MINISTRY OF DEFENCE:Admiralty Civil Police; Air Ministry Constabulary; Royal Marine Police; War DepartmentConstabulary; Ministry of Defence Police; CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY

PORTS & TUNNELPORT OF BRISTOL POLICE: PORT OF TILBURY LONDON:East & West India Docks Police; London and India Docks Police; London & St Katherine DocksPolice; Millwall Docks Police; Surrey Commercial Dock Police; Port of London Authority Police.MERSEY TUNNELS POLICEPORT OF LIVERPOOL POLICE

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BRITISH ISLANDSGUERNSEY:Guernsey Police.ISLE OF MAN:Castletown Police; Isle of Man Constabulary.STATES OF JERSEY:Island of Jersey; Jersey Police

SOUTHERN IRELAND (Prior to Independence in 1922)DUBLIN:Dublin Police; Dublin Metropolitan Police.IRISH CONSTABULARIES(Deaths in the six counties of Ulster are detailed under Northern Ireland.)Baronial Police; Peace Preservation Force; Irish Revenue Police; Connaught Constabulary;Leinster Constabulary; Munster Constabulary; Ulster Constabulary; Irish Constabulary; RoyalIrish Constabulary;

1919 - 1922The years 1919 to 1922 saw the Irish War of Independence leading to the partition of Ireland.During this period some 520 members of the Royal Irish Constabulary lost their lives, mainlythrough acts of politically motivated violence. Those who died in the six partitioned counties ofUlster are detailed under Northern Ireland. The 478 officers known to have died in SouthernIreland are listed here. The Rank of T/Cadet here refers to the Temporary Officer Cadets of theRIC Auxiliary Division who were recruited, mainly from British ex-army officers, for the duration

of the conflict.

NORTHERN IRELANDCITY FORCES: Belfast Borough Police; Londonderry Municipal Police; Belfast Harbour Police.IRISH CONSTABULARIES:Ulster Constabulary; Irish Revenue Police; Irish Constabulary; Royal Irish Constabulary.ULSTER SPECIAL CONSTABULARY:Special Constabulary; USC Home Guard Section; Ulster Special Constabulary.ROYAL ULSTER CONSTABULARY GEORGE CROSS:Police Authority; Civilian Staff.POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

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National Police Memorial Day is a charity anddepends on countless individuals andorganisations for their time and donations. Thishelps to ensure that the National PoliceMemorial Day continues.

We thank the members of the National PoliceMemorial Day Organising Committee; all UKpolice services; the Police Federation ofEngland and Wales and local branch boards;the Scottish Police Federation; NationalAssociation of Chaplains to the Police; theHome Office; the Scottish Office; the NorthernIreland Office; the Superintendents’ Associationof England and Wales; the Association ofScottish Police Superintendents; the PoliceSuperintendents’ Association of NorthernIreland; the Association of Chief Police Officersof England, Wales and Northern Ireland; theAssociation of Chief Police Officers in Scotland;the National Associations of Retired PoliceOfficers; the British Transport PoliceFederation; Police and Crime Commissioners;Special Constables; Police Community SupportOfficers; Charmian McKeever; the Civil NuclearConstabulary Federation; Defence PoliceFederation; Northern Ireland Disabled PoliceOfficers’ Association; RUC GC / PSNIBenevolent Fund; RUC GC Foundation; RUCGC Widows’ Association; RUC GC Parents’Association; the Police Dependants’ Trust; UKCOPS; the Met Friendly Society; ChristchurchMen’s Fellowship; the IPA; Police MoneyMatters; Police Mutual; PC UK; the Met

Emerald Society; W.L. Gore Ltd; Voice MobileLtd; Angel Homes; Blue Light Ball Committee;Hearing Star; and Kent BPA.

In particular, we thank the National PoliceMemorial Day Orchestra, led by DanielleDawson; the Standard Bearers, Sergeant IanCameron and Constable Tom Rumens;Pendyrus Male Choir; the Director and staffNational Museum of Wales, Cardiff; Lord Mayorand Cardiff City Council; Welsh AssemblyGovernment; South Wales Police planningteam, led by Chief Inspector Edward Ough; LordLieutenant Dr Peter Beck, MA, MD, FRCP, DL;NARPO South Wales branch, led by Mr AlanGreaves, BEM; South Wales Police Band; SouthWales Police Federation; South Wales SpecialConstabulary; Chief Constable Peter Vaughan,OStJ, QPM; the Chief Constables and PCCs ofWales; Baroness Harris of Richmond; Lord Astorof Hever, DL; Major David Bevan, WelshGuards, Equerry to THR the Prince of Walesand the Duchess of Cornwall; and His RoyalHighness the Prince of Wales.

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