NATIONAL Police Memorial Day is about \u201cstanding on the shoulders of giants\u201d and remembering the sacrifices made by brave officers.<\/p>\n
Steve Kavanagh, Chief Constable of Essex Police, said the country should better recognise the sacrifices of officers who have died in the line of duty.<\/p>\n
Speaking at National Police Memorial Day in Edinburgh, CC Kavanagh said: \u201cToday is about us standing on the shoulders of giants, it\u2019s about remembering Bill Bishop, Ian Dibell, Jo Jennings, and all of those other officers who did make that ultimate sacrifice.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis country needs to better recognise the sacrifices that are made every single day for the good of local communities, and I\u2019m proud to be here with the Federation to remember those that have gone before, from every force across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n
More than 1,200 police officers of all ranks, politicians and families of fallen officers attended the service on 27 September.<\/p>\n
Phil Suarez, Deputy Secretary of Essex Police Federation, paid tribute to Sue Bishop, the widow of Essex Police fallen officer Bill Bishop. Sue sadly died a few weeks before the event.<\/p>\n
Mr Suarez (pictured right with Federation Secretary Monty Montgomery and Chief Constable Steve Kavanagh) said: \u201cI\u2019m very proud to represent the force here. Particularly poignant because we\u2019re meant to have Sue Bishop, Bill Bishop\u2019s widow, here with us but unfortunately she passed away. It’s very sad, so our thoughts are with Dave [her son] and the family.”<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWe should also remember that today is about remembering and giving thanks to all our other colleagues that, day in day out, put their lives on the line and try and do their best for the people of Essex.\u201d<\/p>\n
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