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National Police Memorial
07/09/2004
A new National Police Memorial to officers who have died
on duty was unveiled at the Scottish Police college at
Tulliallan today.
Justice Minister Cathy Jamieson said:
"We owe a lot to the police officers in Scotland who
maintain law and order and keep our communities safe, and
even more to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in
the course of their duties.
"This memorial at the Scottish Police College will stand
as a lasting monument to their dedication and service, and
should act as an inspiration to all the recruits who pass
through the college in future years.
"I am also pleased that it will act as a focal point for
the families of those who have died and who continue to pay
the price in terms of loss. They do so on behalf of us all.
This memorial should be seen as a tribute to them as
well."
The Scottish Police Memorial Trust was formed in January
2003.
The names of the officers will be inscribed on the
memorial and full details of the circumstances surrounding
their deaths will be kept in the Memorial Book housed near
the monument.
The Executive has contributed £15,000 towards the cost
of the memorial.
The inaugural National Police Memorial day will be held
on October 3, and the First Minister will represent the
Scottish Executive at an event held in St Paul's
Catherdral.