Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony held in Edmonton [Video]

Law enforcement officials and their families gathered in Edmonton on Sunday to honour Alberta police and peace officers who died in the line of duty.

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Hundreds of officers from law enforcement agencies across the province attended a ceremony at the Alberta legislature for the annual Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

A moment of silence was taken to pay respect to the 106 Alberta law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty since 1876.

This year, no new names were added to the monument on the legislature grounds.

The day is marked each year on the last Sunday of September. It’s a day to reflect on the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers, as well as their families.

“Acknowledging the sacrifices made by the families of our officers is crucial, as they endure the challenges and uncertainties …