 Every year, thousands of police officers pay the ultimate price in service to their communities. As first responders, police officers run towards danger. They uniform a symbol of hope. This is why, as the world's largest police organization, Interpol has made the 7th of March a day of remembrance for fallen officers. It is both our responsibility and our honor to recognize those who have been killed or died on duty and show to their family, friends and colleagues that they are remembered. As Secretary General of Interpol, on behalf of the Global Law Enforcement Community I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by police to make the world a safer place.