Northamptonshire Police honours fallen officers at annual Remembrance service

The ceremony was led by chief constable Ivan Balhatchet and Police Federation chair Sam Dobbs

The 23 Northamptonshire police officers who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars have been honoured at a special Remembrance ceremony.

Northamptonshire Police held its annual Act of Remembrance at Force Headquarters on Friday, November 6.

Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, November 6, 2026 held at Wootton Hall, Northampton.placeholder image
Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, November 6, 2026 held at Wootton Hall, Northampton. | Northamptonshire Police

Led by chief constable Ivan Balhatchet and Police Federation chair Sam Dobbs, the service paid tribute to officers from the county's former County and Borough police forces who died during both world wars.

The ceremony also remembered members of the policing family who have passed away during the past year.

A two-minute silence was observed, alongside the dedication of the Force Ceremonial Standard.

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