BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 29 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty have been remembered across Queensland and the nation today, as communities gathered to mark National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD).
Held annually at the end of September, NPRD pays tribute to the 151 Queensland police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their communities since 1861.
It stands as one of the most significant days in the policing calendar, and gives Queenslanders the opportunity to pause, reflect and honour the courage and dedication of those who served with honour.
In Brisbane, the commemorations began with the NPRD march, which saw more t...