Police Remembrance Trust

The Police Remembrance Trust operates throughout the United Kingdom under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018. The charity exists to ensure all those police officers who lost their lives on and in the line of duty are never forgotten.

This site will inform and update you about how the Police Remembrance Trust is commemorating fallen police officers. In particular, we invite you to explore the UK Police Roll of Honour to help you understand the service and sacrifice made by those men and women remembered within. Our work relies on the support of the public by way of donations but also research and submissions to enhance the UK Police Roll of Honour.

Police Remembrance Trust

National Police Memorial Day 2026 - Belfast 27/09/2026

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Police Remembrance Trust

Remembering those who fell on 19th October throughout history.

Paul McLea

Paul McLea

Detective Constable,
Police Service of Northern Ireland

19 October 2007 (45)

Glyn Suckley

Glyn Suckley

Police Constable,
Ministry of Defence Police

19 October 2002 (50)

Derek Anthony Duncan

Derek Anthony Duncan

Detective Constable,
Thames Valley Police

19 October 1983 (27)

William Tyson

William Tyson

Sergeant,
Cumbria Constabulary

19 October 1980 (53)

Ann Lakey

Ann Lakey

Woman Police Constable,
Teesside Constabulary

19 October 1970 (24)

James Bakes

James Bakes

Police Constable,
Wolverhampton Borough Police

19 October 1963 (48)

John Stanislaus Freed

John Stanislaus Freed

Reserve Police Constable,
Metropolitan Police

19 October 1940 (60)

Alfred E Head

Alfred E Head

Police Constable,
Dorset Constabulary

19 October 1938 (46)

Michael Downing

Michael Downing

Constable,
Dublin Metropolitan Police

19 October 1919 (25)

Thomas Barrett

Thomas Barrett

Police Constable,
Northamptonshire Constabulary

19 October 1877 (24)

Alfred George Bennett

Alfred George Bennett

Police Constable,
Metropolitan Police

19 October 1873 (19)

John Redfearn

John Redfearn

Police Constable,
Hull Borough Police

19 October 1862 (40)

Robert Hird

Robert Hird

Police Constable,
River Wear Police

19 October 1852

Latest News

Thousands honoured at National Police Memorial Day in Coventry 


Secretaries of State and Police Chiefs joined a congregation of more than 1,400 at Coventry Cathedral, standing in unity to remember officers who gave their lives in service – many in horrific circumstances.  Family members participated in the service, which poignantly honoured fallen officers’ commitment, courage, and sacrifice.  Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who gave a […]

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Important information for National Police Memorial Day


View the latest newsletter with plans for this Sunday (28th September 2025), noting expected travel disruption on the roads. Please allow extra time for your journey.

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City of peace and reconciliation ready to host #NPMD25


National Police Memorial Day 2025 is fast approaching and is taking place in the beautiful, historic Coventry Cathedral. We are encouraging people to book as early as possible as due to the location this year as it is within reasonable driving distance for many. We have already been informed that some of our friends at […]

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Register now for #NPMD25, Coventry Cathedral


We are pleased to announce that the booking system for National Police Memorial Day is open. You can read what we’re planning in the latest newsletter.

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Christmas newsletter


We’re pleased to share our latest news with best wishes for Christmas and the New Year Read more.

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Watch National Police Memorial Day 2024 online


Now available to watch via our YouTube channel.

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Police lives lost in air disasters among those honoured at National Police Memorial Day


Secretaries of State and Police Chiefs joined a congregation of more than 1,000 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall today (Sunday 29th September 2024) to remember officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The service of remembrance followed a police parade of more than 40 force standards from George Square to Glasgow Royal […]

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Commemorative brochure #NPMD24


Download here – https://policememorial.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/oNPMD-Brochure-2024-complete-low-res.pdf

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National Police Memorial Day to commemorate all UK police officers who have died on duty and pay tribute to lives lost in air disasters


The 21st annual Police Memorial Day service will take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 29th September 2024. Families, friends, colleagues and senior officials from throughout the UK will join a congregation of more than 1,000 to honour police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their communities. […]

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Important notice


Final timings and arrangements for those attending National Police Memorial Day in Glasgow on Sunday 29th September 2024. Read more here.

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Newsletter – September


National Police Memorial Day special with important information on our 21st service, being held in Glasgow this year. Read more.

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Newsletter – June/July


We’re delighted to extend our regular updates on National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) to include more on the work of the Police Remembrance Trust in our new look newsletter. Read more.

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