Constable Mia Lay honoured at funeral with posthumous police medal
Constable Mia Lay was a 20-year-old police officer. She died in a car crash in September while responding to an emergency call. She was awarded the national police service medal after her death.
Constable Mia Lay was remembered at her funeral. She died in a car crash in Redfern.
She was responding to reports of a car theft at the time. The 20-year-old had served in the NSW Police Force for 16 months.
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon announced during the service that she would receive the national police medal. The medal honours good and dedicated service.
Constable Mia Lay's family said she was vibrant, spontaneous and beautiful. She loved sport and cared deeply about serving her community.
A 25-year-old male constable who was driving the car survived the crash.
- 20 years old
- Officer's age
- 16 months in NSW Police Force
- Service length
- Redfern, Sydney
- Crash location
- National police service medal
- Posthumous honour
Why it mattersThe death shows the risks police officers face while doing their job. It highlights why road safety is important during emergency response.
AustraliaNSW communities have lost a police officer committed to serving them; the incident underscores the dangers officers face every shift.
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