On Monday 29 September, members of the Northern Territory Police Force will gather to observe the 25th Anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day.

National Police Remembrance Day commemorates Police Officers throughout Australasia and the South-West-Pacific region who were killed in the line of duty or died whilst serving.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Jamie Chalker said Police Remembrance Day is a day when all members of the Northern Territory Police Force, both serving and retired, their families and the wider community pause and reflect on the dangers of Police work.

“Each and every day, Police Officers put on their uniform and head to work with no knowledge of what they might encounter that day. The same can be said for their families who wave them off assuming they will return home safely at the end of their shift.

“Sadly, the Northern Territory Police Force has lost eight Police officers, killed in the line of duty.

“The last officer killed on duty in the Territory was Brevet Sergeant Glen Huitson in 1999.

“All members of the public are invited to join with Police Officers and commemorate Police Remembrance Day in services to be held across the Territory.”

National Police Remembrance Day services will be held in all major centres throughout the Northern Territory on Monday 29 September, 2014.

Darwin

St. Mary Star of the Sea Cathedral, Smith Street Darwin City, commencing at 9:45am.

A march to escort the Police Colour Party will commence at 9:30am from Darwin Police Station along Mitchell Street to St Mary’s Cathedral for the ceremony.

Alice Springs

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,  commencing 10:00am.

A march to escort the Police Colour Party will commence at 9:30am from the Alice Springs Police Station along Hartley Street to the Church for the ceremony.

Katherine

At the gravesite of Constable Bill Condon, Katherine Cemetery, commencing at 9:00am.

Tennant Creek

At the gravesite of Sergeant Shane Kappler, Tennant Creek Cemetery, commencing at 9:00am.

Nhulunbuy

At the grounds of Nhulunbuy Police Station, Matthew Flinders Way, commencing at 10:00am.

National Police Remembrance Day Ribbons are available at Police Stations for a gold coin donation. All proceeds go to Police Legacy.

Editors Notes:

This year there have been no Police Officers killed or who have died whilst serving in the Australasian or South-West Pacific region.