Police Remembrance Trust

The Police Remembrance Trust operates throughout the United Kingdom under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018. The charity exists to ensure all those police officers who lost their lives on and in the line of duty are never forgotten.

This site will inform and update you about how the Police Remembrance Trust is commemorating fallen police officers. In particular, we invite you to explore the UK Police Roll of Honour to help you understand the service and sacrifice made by those men and women remembered within. Our work relies on the support of the public by way of donations but also research and submissions to enhance the UK Police Roll of Honour.

Police Remembrance Trust

National Police Memorial Day 2026 - Belfast 27/09/2026

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Police Remembrance Trust

Remembering those who fell on 21st May throughout history.

Philip Gunn

Philip Gunn

Police Inspector,
Northumbria Police

21 May 2010 (43)

Michael Swindells

Michael Swindells QGM

Detective Constable,
West Midlands Police

21 May 2004 (44)

Keith Maddison

Keith Maddison

Police Constable,
Durham Constabulary

21 May 1997 (46)

Ian William Frank Parsons

Ian William Frank Parsons

Police Constable,
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

21 May 1990 (30)

Malcolm John Fraser

Malcolm John Fraser

Police Constable,
Metropolitan Police

21 May 1979 (19)

Brian Lawrence Phillips

Brian Lawrence Phillips

Police Constable,
West Midlands Police

21 May 1978 (35)

Stuart Arthur Pinder

Stuart Arthur Pinder

Detective Sergeant,
Metropolitan Police

21 May 1978 (42)

Christopher Shaw

Christopher Shaw

Sergeant (Rtd),
Royal Ulster Constabulary

21 May 1977 (63)

George Craig

George Craig

Police Constable,
Kent County Constabulary

21 May 1967 (36)

Allan Richard Holmes

Allan Richard Holmes

Police Constable,
Lincolnshire Constabulary

21 May 1958 (31)

Arthur Charles Faithorn

Arthur Charles Faithorn

Police War Reserve Constable,
War Department Constabulary

21 May 1943 (56)

James McQuilkin

James McQuilkin

Police Constable,
Ayrshire Constabulary

21 May 1933 (33)

Joseph Ballantine

Joseph Ballantine

Head Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

21 May 1922 (52)

John Kearney

John Kearney

Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

21 May 1921 (37)

Joseph Anderson

Joseph Anderson

Sergeant,
Royal Irish Constabulary

21 May 1921 (58)

Peter Joseph McDonagh

Peter Joseph McDonagh

Temporary Sergeant,
Royal Irish Constabulary

21 May 1921 (31)

Thomas Rodgers

Thomas Rodgers

Police Constable,
South Shields Borough Police

21 May 1914 (34)

William Connebeare

William Connebeare

Police Constable,
Bristol Constabulary

21 May 1856 (50)

Latest News

Season’s Greetings


Read our latest newsletter as we reflect on NPMD 2025 and look to the year ahead.

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Thousands honoured at National Police Memorial Day in Coventry 


Secretaries of State and Police Chiefs joined a congregation of more than 1,400 at Coventry Cathedral, standing in unity to remember officers who gave their lives in service – many in horrific circumstances.  Family members participated in the service, which poignantly honoured fallen officers’ commitment, courage, and sacrifice.  Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who gave a […]

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Important information for National Police Memorial Day


View the latest newsletter with plans for this Sunday (28th September 2025), noting expected travel disruption on the roads. Please allow extra time for your journey.

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City of peace and reconciliation ready to host #NPMD25


National Police Memorial Day 2025 is fast approaching and is taking place in the beautiful, historic Coventry Cathedral. We are encouraging people to book as early as possible as due to the location this year as it is within reasonable driving distance for many. We have already been informed that some of our friends at […]

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Register now for #NPMD25, Coventry Cathedral


We are pleased to announce that the booking system for National Police Memorial Day is open. You can read what we’re planning in the latest newsletter.

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Christmas newsletter


We’re pleased to share our latest news with best wishes for Christmas and the New Year Read more.

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Watch National Police Memorial Day 2024 online


Now available to watch via our YouTube channel.

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Police lives lost in air disasters among those honoured at National Police Memorial Day


Secretaries of State and Police Chiefs joined a congregation of more than 1,000 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall today (Sunday 29th September 2024) to remember officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The service of remembrance followed a police parade of more than 40 force standards from George Square to Glasgow Royal […]

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Commemorative brochure #NPMD24


Download here – https://policememorial.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/oNPMD-Brochure-2024-complete-low-res.pdf

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National Police Memorial Day to commemorate all UK police officers who have died on duty and pay tribute to lives lost in air disasters


The 21st annual Police Memorial Day service will take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 29th September 2024. Families, friends, colleagues and senior officials from throughout the UK will join a congregation of more than 1,000 to honour police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their communities. […]

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Important notice


Final timings and arrangements for those attending National Police Memorial Day in Glasgow on Sunday 29th September 2024. Read more here.

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Newsletter – September


National Police Memorial Day special with important information on our 21st service, being held in Glasgow this year. Read more.

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