NARPO are proud to support the UK Police Memorial – see below for their recent tribute to officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty.
Commemorative Film Honours Police Officers Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice While Off Duty
A special tribute to officers who put themselves in harm’s way and paid with their lives when off-duty has been released by the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust (UK Police Memorial) and the Police Remembrance Trust.
‘Beyond Duty: The Ultimate Sacrifice’ is a powerful tribute that tells the stories of courageous officers who, driven by an unwavering sense of responsibility, chose to act in moments of danger despite not being on duty.
The officers whose stories are told in the film, stepped forward to uphold the values of policing when they were under no obligation to do so.
DC Jim Morrison QGM [aged 26], Metropolitan Police, witnessed a handbag theft in Covent Garden and pursued the suspect through central London. He was fatally stabbed outside the Indian High Commission. His murder remains unsolved to this day.
PC Francis ‘Frank’ Mason QPM [aged 27], Hertfordshire Police, intervened in the armed robbery of a Securicor van outside Barclays Bank in Hemel Hempstead. He was shot and later died from his injuries.
PC Rosie Prior [aged 45], North Yorkshire Police, stopped to help at the scene of an earlier road traffic accident on the A19 near Thirsk, and was fatally struck by a heavy goods vehicle.
PC Ian Dibell GM [aged 41], Essex Police, intervened in an armed incident near his home in Clacton-on-Sea. Ian was shot and fatally injured while trying to disarm the suspect who had already fired at two members of the public.
Gavin Stephens, Chair of the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust, said: “This film is a deeply moving tribute to officers who demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness. Their actions remind us that policing is not simply a profession, but a lifelong commitment to protecting others.
“Even when off duty, these individuals chose to step forward in the face of danger. We honour not only their bravery and sacrifice, but also their humanity.”