Police officers who have died in the line of duty will be remembered tomorrow at the annual Australasian and South Pacific Police Remembrance Day.
The service also remembers all members of police, serving and retired, who have died in the past year.
The Police-chevron embedded Huia feather Remembrance Day Pin was developed by New Zealand Police and the Police Association to raise awareness in the hearts and minds of police members and the general public nationwide.
Now lost to us, the Huia bird's tail plumage is something rare and special. To wear it is considered by Maori to be a great honour. By incorporating the police chevron into the Huia tail feather, the design of the pin symbolises the honouring of someone special, now lost to Police.
Among those who will be remembered at this year's ceremony are Senior Constable Len Snee and Sergeant Don Wilkinson. Sergeant Wilkinson's plaque was dedicated in November 2008.
Police Remembrance Day falls on September 29, the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of Police.
The service will be held at the Royal New Zealand Police College and starts at 11am.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Advisor Penny Clevely 04 2383 572 or 021 326 922
