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Monday 27th January was Holocaust Memorial Day, an occasion on which we remembered all those murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
The occasion was marked with a number of activities taking place across our force Headquarters. Throughout the morning, colleagues were invited to contribute short notes of reflection to a commemorative display outlining the Holocaust Memorial Flame.
In the afternoon, our force Chaplain, Reverend Robert Coyne, and Deputy Chief Constable Mark Travis led a thirty-minute period of reflection before observing with colleagues a two-minute silence in memory of the victims of genocide.
To conclude the activities, a short service of remembrance was held and led once again by Reverend Coyne and Deputy Chief Constable Mark Travis.
As a mark of commemoration and solidarity, the force Headquarters was lit in purple on the evening of Monday 27th January.
More information about Holocaust Memorial Day can be found on the Holocaust Memorial Day website.
During this occasion, we are reminded that hate crimes are never acceptable. If you experience a hate crime and want to report it, you can do so here.