b'ForewordSIR HUGH ORDE OBE QPM, CHAIR OF THE POLICE ARBORETUM MEMORIAL TRUSTToday we dedicate the new UK Police Memorial at our nations year-round place of remembrance, the National Memorial Arboretum. This is an historic day for our police service, for our nation and most importantly for the families of those police officers and staff who have given their lives to protect us. This Memorial has been created to honour theWhilst Phase I of this project has been completed, courage and sacrifice of the members of ourwe are now planning the second phase, which will police service who have paid the ultimate price:see the construction of walls engraved with the a price where duty came first in order to keepnames of the fallen.others safe. It is a place of reflection for familiesWe continue to develop the Digital Memorial that and colleagues left behind to remember and towill commemorate by name almost 5,000 members mourn and a place where a grateful nation canof our police service who have lost their lives since come and say thank you.the establishment of the Bow Street Runners in 1749, The Memorial is the culmination of seven yearstogether with the creation of enhanced tributes that work and is an achievement that has only beentell the personal stories of those behind the badge. made possible thanks to the generosity of ourOur vision is to complete a fitting and lasting supporters and benefactors. We express ourtribute to our police service. A place where a deepest gratitude for your commitment tophysical tribute and modern technology come our vision. together as one to honour lives lived as well as lives lost in the line of duty.04 05'