Activities to mark the 197th anniversary since the foundation of the Police Force were recently held in Gozo.
A Mass was celebrated by Gozo police chaplain Mgr Manwel Curmi at Santa Marija cemetery chapel in Victoria. He was assisted by Malta chaplain Fr Raymond Bonnici.
After the blessing of graves, flowers were placed by various police officials, including assistant commissioner Raymond Zammit .
Later on, the police precision drill team and the dogs section performed at Marsalforn, while the Police Band, under the direction of Anthony Cassar, gave a vocal and instrumental concert.
Taking part were Thea Garrett, Dorothy Bezzina and Ivan Attard.