A Tamworth police officer who was killed in the line of duty has been awarded a posthumous Australian Bravery Medal.
Senior Constable David Rixon was gunned down during a routine traffic stop in March, 2012.
Despite being critically injured, Senior Constable Rixon returned fire and arrested his killer.
The highway patrol officer is one of 25 recipients and is the only New South Wales police officer to receive a bravery award this year.
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