Thousands of South Australia Police, dignitaries, family and members of the public attended the Police Funeral for Brevet Sergeant Jason Christopher Doig, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Monday 4 December.

Following the service, a solemn Guard of Honour to Brevet Sergeant Doig lined North Terrace and King William Rd.

Brevet Sergeant Doig joined the police service in 1989 and served South Australia’s Limestone Coast community for more than a decade, having taken up the Lucindale post in 2011.

On 17 November 2023, Brevet Sergeant Doig, aged 53 years, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call at a property in Senior, near the Victorian border, in South Australia's upper south-east.

Brevet Sergeant Doig was one of three officers to attend the property and died at the scene. Sergeant Michael Hutchinson was injured. Constable Rebekah Cass was uninjured and provided critical support to her colleagues.

Brevet Sergeant Doig is the first serving police officer in South Australia to have lost their life from a firearm since 1985. His name will be added to the 823 names on the National Police Memorial in Canberra.

Brevet Sergeant Doig is survived by his mother Faye and stepfather Rob, brothers Brett and Greg, sister-in-law Beth and nephew Liam. Beloved son of Ian (deceased).

Hosted by the Government of South Australia, the funeral celebrated Brevet Sergeant Doig’s life and contribution to the South Australia Police and Limestone Coast community.

Brevet Sergeant Doig's family has asked for mourners to consider making a donation to the Women's Safety Services SA.

For more information, or to watch the livestream, visit the South Australia Police website.