A Ceremony in the Shadow of Reflection
On November 9, 2026, a ceremonial gathering took place at the Regional Police Headquarters in Bydgoszcz to mark National Independence Day. Instead of traditional festivities, the event was held with solemnity due to the national mourning declared following the tragic events in Kraków on November 7.
Awards and Recognition
During the meeting, numerous honors were presented, including:
- Medals for Long Service and the 'Meritorious Police Officer' badges.
- Bronze Medals for Merit to the Police awarded to Michał Siembab, Mayor of Pakość, and Senior Brigadier Michał Śniegowski.
- Commemorative badges marking the '140th anniversary of the birth of the patron of the Bydgoszcz Regional Police Headquarters' awarded to Colonel Tomasz Rożniakowski.
The Centenary of the District Officer
The year 2026 marks the centenary of the district police officer position. Officers recognized for exemplary service included asp. szt. Piotr Kazaniecki, asp. szt. Kazimierz Kowalski, asp. szt. Dominik Marciniak, asp. szt. Adam Ratka, and asp. szt. Andrzej Szczepaniak.
Speeches by Leaders
Regional Police Commander Chief Inspector Jakub Gorczyński and Voivode Michał Sztybel emphasized the importance of the daily service of police officers and the need for unity in difficult times. Instead of musical performances, the ceremony was observed in a minute of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the attack.
