7 March: International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers
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INTERPOL member countries are observing the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers on 7 March, marking the sacrifice of police who have died in the line of duty
On 7 March, law enforcement and police forces across the world will come together in remembrance, honouring the service and calling of police officers everywhere and paying tribute to the women and men who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
INTERPOL has invited its member countries to stand together in marking the international day of remembrance by illuminating their most significant national landmarks in blue, the INTERPOL blue of global policing.
National ceremonies on the day include moments of silence, the lowering of the flag, the laying of wreaths, and the reading of the names of fallen officers.
Across time zones and all continents, from small communities to global capitals, coordinated acts of remembrance are being held, including the illumination of iconic landmarks in INTERPOL blue...
Hundreds of buildings including police headquarters, government ministries, and notable civic structures are also being lit in blue across the world to mark the remembrance.
Across countries and continents, flags will fly at half-mast, and police forces will mark the day with commemorative events reflecting their traditions and cultures, united by a shared respect for duty, loss, and the commitment by police officers in keeping others safe.
INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza said:
“Every day, in every corner of the world, police officers put on a uniform, say goodbye to their families, and walk toward uncertainty, toward danger, toward a moment that may change their lives forever.
“We remember the men and women who chose to serve their communities – and who gave everything in that service.
Ceremonies to recognize the fallen were also held at INTERPOL’s General Secretariat in Lyon, France, and at its Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore.
INTERPOL President Lucas Philippe said:
“Today, we honour those who have fallen, those who continue to serve, and those who support them.
“Their sacrifice reminds us that policing is both a public mission and a truly vocational, personal commitment.”
Reflecting both national customs and the common recognition of the sacrifices made by police, the remembrance underlines the transnational nature of policing and the risks faced by law enforcement officers.
The day’s events underscore a shared understanding: while police service is rooted in local communities, its mission – to protect, serve and uphold justice – operates within an interconnected global framework, bound by international cooperation.
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