Fallen officers remembered

CANDLES lit in memory of fallen officers.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister for Police Mark Ryan joined Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll to honour and remember fallen officers of the Queensland Police Service at a candlelight vigil in Brisbane.

Representatives from the families of fallen officers gathered at the Queensland Police Service Memorial at dusk where the Premier, Commissioner Carroll and Minister Ryan lit candles in memory of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, on the eve of National Police Remembrance Day.

The Premier said she was extremely grateful for the work police did on behalf of all Queenslanders.

“Police are special people, they run towards danger to keep the rest of us safe.

“And sometimes, tragically, they make the ultimate sacrifice.

“It is up to all of us to make sure that sacrifice is honoured.”

Commissioner Carroll said that despite current circumstances, it was extremely important to come together and honour those officers who were no longer with us.

“Having the opportunity to dedicate time on the eve of National Police Remembrance Day to our families who feel the loss of their loved ones every day is so important,” Commissioner Carroll said.

Further information on National Police Remembrance Day can be found at www. police.qld.gov.au/national-police-remembrance-day