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  1. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    Commemorating 80 Years Since the End of the Second World War

    The UK Police Memorial has created a special tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, honouring the more than 300 men and women.

  2. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    UK Police Memorial Launches New Education Programme

    The Police Arboretum Memorial Trust has today launched an Education Programme designed to educate young people about the vital role of policing in civil society.

  3. Chair of Trustees Gavin Stephens gives a speech
    Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    A reflection from the Chair of Trustees

    As we welcome 2025, I would like to extend my warmest wishes for a peaceful and healthy year ahead.

  4. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    Tribute to women killed in policing unveiled

    The first themed tribute of the UK Police Memorial's Digital Remembrance Programme has been unveiled.

  5. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    New Trustees join the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    We are pleased to welcome three new trustees to our board.

  6. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    Leaves Presented to Families of the Fallen

    In a poignant ceremony held at the House of Commons, the first commemorative leaves cut from the fabric of the UK Police Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum have been presented to the families of ten fallen police officers.

  7. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    Revolutionising remembrance

    In a ground-breaking initiative driven by feedback from over 200,000 stakeholders, plans are underway for a new digital remembrance programme that will illuminate the life stories of police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

  8. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    Chair’s welcome: Reflecting on 2023 and Honouring our Heroes

    In my inaugural Christmas message as Chair of Trustees for the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust, I find myself reflecting on the impactful journey we've undertaken throughout the year. It has indeed been a year of significant milestones and heartfelt remembrance.

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    Redefining Remembrance

    “The UK Police Memorial will be a world first, using the advances of a digital age to redefine remembrance. Our vision for the Memorial is that it should celebrate lives lived, while also remembering lives lost.”

  10. Police Arboretum Memorial Trust

    Plans Unveiled for Phase II of the Memorial Project

    They will include the construction of weathered steel walls inscribed with the names of some 1,500 police officers and staff who were killed whilst undertaking their lawful duties.