The South Australia Police ANZAC Memorial Service will take place at the Police Academy at Taperoo at 10.30am on Sunday (23 April), according to SA Police.
The public are welcome to attend the event, which will be hosted this year by the acting Commissioner Linda Williams and attended by the Minister for Police, the Shadow Minister and other dignitaries.
The annual ceremony, which has been held since 1985, is in memory of serving South Australian Police Officers who died on active service for Australia during World War I, World War II, and on United Nations peacekeeping duties in Cyprus.
It will take place on the academy parade ground, with wreaths to be laid at the Memorial Wall during the service.
The service will be led by Police Chaplin, Tom Playford, while this year’s address will be read by Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Blundell focusing on Foot Constable Joseph Prentice Thorpe who served in World War I.
Anyone wishing to attend this event is asked to be present and seated by 10.20am on Sunday, with parking available within the Police Academy grounds (entry via Military Rd). On arrival, please follow the directions of police cadets.
Those attending may place wreaths or other tributes in honour of fallen police officers and stay for light refreshments at the conclusion of the service.
