OFFICERS from the Durban North police station held a special ceremony on Tuesday morning (January 27) to honour its members and the memories of those who’ve died in the line of duty.

The ceremony took on added significance as January 27 marks National Police Day.

The day is about honouring the men and women in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and was first approved by Cabinet in 2005.

“It serves as a day for SAPS management to reflect on progress made in preventing, combating, and investigating crime, and to appreciate serving members. The South African Police Service recognises the courage and dedication of the men and women in blue who work tirelessly to protect all South Africans, while honouring the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” the SAPS said in a statement.

At the station Lt Colonel Pam Nair, the acting station commander, paid tribute to their members and read out the names of fallen officers and officers who died outside active duty.

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