I'm not sure if this is done elsewhere, I am certainly not aware of it, but I'd like to take this opportunity to remember and publicly acknowledge my respect and admiration those officers who, at some point in 2006, "lost their lives in the line of duty".
All these officers appear on the roll of honour:
http://www.policememorial.org.uk/NationalR.../NPORH_2006.htmI suppose we can get a consolation from the fact only one of these deaths was criminal action.
I have listed the officers below, RIP.
PC Karen Balfour Lothian and Borders Police
PCSO Adrian Martin Metropolitan Police
PC Alan McMurray Lothian and Borders Police
PC Deborah Adele Harman-Burton West Midlands Police
PC Joe Carroll Northumbria Police
Sgt. Paul Hutchinson Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
PC Ryan Hunt West Midlands Police
PC Allan Shaw Greater Manchester Police
PC John Simmons Bedfordshire Police
PC Richard Gostage North Wales Police
PC Kevin Lowe Strathclyde Police
PC Conal Hills West Yorkshire Police
Sgt. Alan Lovett Hertfordshire Constabulary
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As a side note, looking at the roll itself, a lot of deaths are due to either being struck by vehicles at accident scenes, or while responding to emergency calls. Take care. I wish all of you a happy and safe 2007.