Ms Cooke laying a wreath in remembrance of Police Officers across the region.
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, joined officers from Young Police Station and New South Wales Police for a National Police Remembrance Day service.
The National Police Remembrance Day is held each year on 29th September, with services held at police stations and memorials across the country.
“Policing is not an easy task – particularly in our rural and regional areas, covering great distances with plenty of work to be done. Across our communities, in the Riverina Police District, Hume Police District, Murrumbidgee and Chifley Police Districts, our police go above and beyond to serve and protect our towns and villages,” Ms Cooke said.
“Today is an opportunity to thank Police Officers across our Cootamundra electorate for their work, and for their determined endurance. Eighteen names were added to the NSW Honour Roll from the Hume Police District, acknowledging those who have passed away in service. Today, we meet together in a moment of remembrance, recollection and reflection for police, their families, and those across our community.”
Ms Cooke laid a wreath in honour of Constable Shelley Davis, Sergeant Edmund Parry, Student Police Officer Steven Rosener, and fellow police officers, alongside representatives from the Rural Fire Service, Hilltops Council and New South Wales Police.
“Acting Inspector Vladamir Mijok reminded us of the service and bravery of our NSW Police Force, saying “the memorial recognises the unique nature of policing and the dangers police face in their daily duties.”
I hope today is a reminder that when you next see a police officer out and about in our Cootamundra Electorate, to say hello,” Ms Cooke said.