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 15th May throughout history.

Gerald William Spencer

Gerald William Spencer

Police Constable,
Hampshire Constabulary

15 May 1985 (37)

Malcolm James Victor Wiltshire

Malcolm James Victor Wiltshire

Detective Constable,
Hampshire Constabulary

15 May 1985 (44)

David Bulleyment

David Bulleyment

Police Constable,
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police

15 May 1978 (31)

Elizabeth Burton

Elizabeth Burton

Woman Police Sergeant,
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police

15 May 1978 (40)

Thomas John Nesbitt

Thomas John Nesbitt

Constable,
Royal Ulster Constabulary

15 May 1978 (49)

Eric Charles Renshaw

Eric Charles Renshaw

Police Constable,
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police

15 May 1978 (45)

Colin Ross

Colin Ross

Police Constable,
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police

15 May 1978 (33)

Lillian Sullivan

Lillian Sullivan

Woman Police Constable,
West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police

15 May 1978 (41)

Trevor Michael Thomas Pollard

Trevor Michael Thomas Pollard

Police Constable,
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

15 May 1976 (24)

Henry Francis Keys

Henry Francis Keys

Sergeant,
Royal Ulster Constabulary

15 May 1976 (27)

Thomas Henry Evans

Thomas Henry Evans

Reserve Constable,
Royal Ulster Constabulary

15 May 1976 (33)

Francis Joseph Kettyles

Francis Joseph Kettyles

Reserve Constable,
Royal Ulster Constabulary

15 May 1976 (39)

James Hunter

James Hunter

Sergeant,
Royal Ulster Constabulary

15 May 1976 (33)

Anthony Barsby

Anthony Barsby

Police Constable,
West Mercia Constabulary

15 May 1969 (30)

Samuel Henry Irwin

Samuel Henry Irwin

Special Constable,
Ulster Special Constabulary

15 May 1964 (42)

Thomas Nichol Brown

Thomas Nichol Brown

Special Constable,
Durham County Constabulary

15 May 1956 (66)

William Albert Terry

William Albert Terry

Police Constable,
Maidstone Borough Police

15 May 1932 (49)

John Ryle

John Ryle

Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1921 (45)

Cecil Arthur Maurice Blake

Cecil Arthur Maurice Blake

District Inspector,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1921 (36)

Joseph Daly

Joseph Daly

Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1921 (20)

Thomas Gallivan

Thomas Gallivan

Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1921 (20)

John Nutley

John Nutley

Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1921 (22)

Hugh McLean

Hugh McLean

Constable,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1921 (21)

Denis Moroney

Denis Moroney

Detective Sergeant,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1920 (40)

Truman Benstead Ellis

Truman Benstead Ellis

Special Constable,
Port of London Authority Police

15 May 1917 (52)

Stewart Mungo Whillis

Stewart Mungo Whillis

Police Constable,
Lancashire Constabulary

15 May 1907 (37)

John Lishman

John Lishman

Police Constable,
North Eastern Railway Police

15 May 1903 (43)

John Coyle

John Coyle

Sergeant,
Royal Irish Constabulary

15 May 1889 (43)

William Hughes

William Hughes

Sergeant,
Chester City Police

15 May 1869 (48)

George Sheldon Cossons

George Sheldon Cossons

Police Constable,
City of London Police

15 May 1865 (40)

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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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