IN times of crisis, we expect them to be there. But it’s not often the true sacrifice of our men and women in blue is at the front of our minds.
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Police Remembrance Day on September 29 honours officers who have lost their lives in the course of their duties.
Officers from Bowral Police Station held a Remembrance Day service to pay tribute to those they’ve lost.
Bowral Police Inspector John Klepczarek said the day was extremely significant.
“It’s quite important because sometimes you take your job for granted and think you’ll always go home every night,” he said.
“However, the nature of police duties can mean that anything can happen at any time and Police Remembrance Day is a reminder – especially to the younger staff who may not have seen that side of the job – that bad things can happen.”
He said the day was also a reminder to the community that living in a peaceful society was something to be thankful for.
“It can come at a cost. Police officers place themselves in harm’s way to protect the community every day,” he said.
“The oath we take to protect and serve can and has had tragic outcomes.”