18 Sep 2012
Sir Hugh Orde pays tribute to two female officers killed on duty today
President of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Sir Hugh Orde, said:
"The death of two female police officers in Greater Manchester is deeply sad news for the police service. The two unarmed officers were responding to a routine call when faced with a dangerous and deadly situation.
“Whenever police officers and staff lose a colleague that loss is felt right across the police family. The thoughts of everyone in policing are with colleagues in Greater Manchester Police, family and friends of the two officers at this time.”
For more information please contact:
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Association of Chief Police Officers
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