This year’s National Police Memorial Day service is being held in London on Sunday 25 September.

And though the date may seem a while away, if you want to attend you need to register your interest now.

Jim Mallen, chairman of Bedfordshire Police Federation, said: “This really is a day where the police family comes together and remembers those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

“It is a poignant reminder of the dangers all officers face every time they put on their uniform and it is important that those who have lost their lives are never forgotten.”

This year’s event is at St Paul’s Cathedral.

National Police Memorial Day was founded by Sergeant Joe Holness in 2001 to ensure fallen officers are never forgotten and that their unique, proud legacy is forever treasured.

He said: “The British police service is renowned worldwide and its unique and priceless reputation is entirely a reflection of the professionalism of the men and women who proudly perform the role. Sadly, each year police officers give their lives in order that we may all live in peace. They place the safety of others above that of their own – they do so with pride and because they are the best.”

Each year the event is held in a different country of the United Kingdom and is attended by chief constables, police and crime commissioners and the Home Secretary Theresa May.To register to attend the service, email nationalpolicememorialday@polfed.org or call 07843 293958. The closing date is 22 July.

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