WHEN Senior Constable Damian Leeding was killed on duty this year, the reality of life in the police service hit home for many Australians.

Warwick community members turned out to honour him and other fallen officers on Police Remembrance Day yesterday.

In a service held at St Mary's Catholic Church, members from the police community talked about the difficulties of the job but also their love for serving the public.

Warwick's Inspector Greg Morrow said it was a fantastic turn-out of retired policemen and women, people working in other emergency services, including paramedics, firemen and SES officers, and community members.

"Police really appreciate the support of the community," he said.

"And the community support shows they appreciate what we do."

Assistant Commissioner for the Southern region, Steve Gollschewski, also said it was a great show of community support.

"Police are members of the community as well," he said.

"So it's great to see that appreciation."

A total of 139 police officers have died in the line of duty - with two officers killed in the past year. Both were from Queensland.

Two candles were lit at the service in memory of Snr Const Leeding and Sergeant Daniel Spiller - killed on his motorbike while on duty.

Retired officers and other police staff who died since last year's Remembrance Day were also remembered in silent prayer at the church, as were those who had died previously.

Blue and white chequered ribbons are being sold this week at the Warwick police station for a gold coin donation.