VICTORIA Police’s Southern Metro Region celebrated National Police Remembrance Day with a service at Rosebud RSL.
On 29 September, police officers, government officials, and community members gathered to honour the lives of police employees who have died over the last 12 months.
Rosebud RSL President Geoff Scholes said Police Remembrance Day is one of the more significant commemorative days.
“It’s important to honour those that have fallen and no differently to those that fought for our country and lost their lives as well,” said Scholes.
“We open the doors, we do all the preparation for it, and it means a lot to us in the local community.”
Scholes opened the service by welcoming all guests and describing the day as one of “solemn reflection”.
“Today, on the 29th of September, we come together with police services communities across Australia to observe the National Police Remembrance Day,” said Scholes.
He said police officers accept a unique responsibility and place themselves in harm’s way every day to protect their communities.
“While many return safely to their loved ones at the end of their shift, remember those who never had that opportunity,” said Scholes.
Superintendent Anne Rudd told those gathered National Police Remembrance Day was an opportunity to remember officers across Australia, Australasia, and the South-West Pacific region.
“We remember especially the 178 police officers who, since the formation of Victoria Police in 1853, have paid the supreme sacrifice while serving with Victoria Police,” said Rudd.
“We gather now to honour their memory and to support their loved ones by our presence, our thoughts, and our prayers.”
A police chaplain led prayers and reflected on the courage, commitment and service of the fallen officers.
The service included a reading of the Roll of Honour, recognising the police officers across Australia and the South-West Pacific region who have died since the previous Remembrance Day.
Wreaths were then laid by representatives of Victoria Police, the Police Association, local government officials, emergency service organisations, and community organisations.
First published in the Mornington News – 6 October 2026
