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Pleased to see the media covered this year’s RUC GC Foundation events to remember fallen colleagues – in association with PSNI and other RUC GC organisations. It is especially important that bereaved families are aware that we will always commemorate and remember their loved ones – our comrades who gave their lives protecting others while bravely confronting extremist violence. It is a privilege to mark the sacrifices of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC.

Mr Andrew Carpenter, designer of a human-rights compliant international policing programme for the UN, gave the third annual RUC GC Foundation Lecture on 31 October 2023. Presented in partnership with the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Foundation.

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Chairman Professor Stephen White speaks to BBC Radio Ulster following attack on Detective C/Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh.

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RUC GC Foundation Chairman, Stephen White OBE, was interviewed by BBC NI about the impact on policing of the 1998 Belfast “Good Friday” Agreement.

The interview will be part of a Podcast to be released in April 2023. The Chairman presented a copy of the Foundation’s recently published book to interviewer Tara Mills.

As Chairman, and on behalf of all trustees and volunteers, of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Foundation, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. We wish to offer our sincerest condolences to our Royal Patron, His Majesty King Charles III and to all the Royal Family, at this the saddest of times, as we mourn the loss of our wonderful sovereign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

On 23rd November 1999 she awarded the George Cross to the Royal Ulster Constabulary for collective gallantry. In

Chairman of the RUC GC Foundation Professor Stephen White OBE, presenting PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne with a copy of “Marking the Sacrifices and Honouring the Achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC”

The RUC GC Foundation will be hosting a Gala Concert to Celebrate the Centenary of the RUC GC, on Saturday 8th October 2022 at 7:30pm in Glenmachan Church of God.

The event will feature performances from the Police Male Voice Choir, PSNI Ladies Choir & PSNI Pipes and Drums.  The event will also feature guest performances from Peter Corry & Festival Brass.

Tickets are available from the RUC GC Foundation office on the following number: 02890 700116

The Chairman of the RUC GC Foundation, Professor Stephen White OBE has co authored a new book with Mr Robert J Black and Mr Hugh Forrester.

The book has been released to Mark the Centenary of the RUC GC and is titled “Marking the Sacrifices and Honouring the Achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC”.

The authors, two police historians (one of whom served in the RUC GC) and a former senior officer with extensive international experience, have produced a wealth of information that will be a treasure trove for students, researchers

The Chairman, Trustees and Volunteers attended a Remembrance event within the RUC GC Memorial Garden on Wednesday 1st  June 2022, to mark the formation of the RUC GC, and the sacrifices of 314 RUC GC Officers who were murdered since the RUC GC was established on 1st June 1922.

The event was also attended by the Vice Lord Lieutenant for Belfast, Sir Nigel Hamilton KCB and PSNI Chief Constable Simon Bryne QPM.  Immediately following the Remembrance event, Certificates were presented to all Volunteers to not only mark this occasion, but also