b'A Message from A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales the Prime Minister[Type here]HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES THE PRIME MINISTERRight across the country, our magnificent police officers and staff risk grave dangers to keep us safe. They deal with drugs gangs and organised crime. They chase down dangerous drivers and tackle criminals wielding weapons. They rescue people from hazards, and sometimes they face terrorists with murderous intent. They put their As a nation, we value the steadfast dedication and duty of our Police Service.Daily,lives on the line for us, and tragically, sometimes they pay the ultimate price.officersandstafffaceunknownrisksandthreats,actwithvisiblecourageand commitment, providing calm reassurance, to protect us and our communities.TheirSo it is absolutely right that today we have a new UK Police Memorial at the National courage is often taken for granted and is a measure of how we, as a nation, have comeMemorial Arboretum, where it will stand alongside our memorials of remembrance to rely and depend upon them.Today is about honouring those who have paid thatto those who sacrificed their lives so that we can live in peace and safety. Here we ultimate price and have given their lives in the service of others.They can never bewill be reminded of the bravery of our fallen officers and given a place where we can replaced and theirs is a sacrifice we can never repay, but we can ensure that theirhonour their courage and devotion to duty. courage lives on here at the National Memorial Arboretum. I want to thank all those who have worked so hard to make this memorial happen, This Memorial will provide comfort and solace to those who mourn; it will provide aand I also want to pay tribute to the families who continue to live with the pain of place where a nation can come to pay tribute and will provide reassurance to those wholosing a loved one in the line of duty.have given their lives that their courage and sacrifice will leave a legacy of inspiration. Wemustneverforgetthepriceourfallenofficershavepaidinservingtheir We owe our Police Service the most profound debt of gratitude for their selfless actscommunities, nor the professionalism and personal courage that are the hallmarks and continued commitment and devotion to duty.Those officers and staff who haveof our British police. It is not for nothing that our police are known to be among the been lost, their families, friends and colleagues, as well as those who continue to serve,best in the world, and we can be proud of the work they do, day in and day out, as will always have a special place in the heart of our nation.they fight crime and strive to keep people safe.July 2021 06 07'