A rookie NSW Police officer killed in a head-on crash in Sydney has been given posthumous accolades before being laid to rest.
Probationary Constable Timothy Proctor, 29, died on February 3 following a four-vehicle crash at Lucas Heights in Sydney's southwest on January 31.
The young officer was confirmed as a constable while in hospital and posthumously awarded the National Police Service Medal by Commissioner Mick Fuller at his funeral on Monday.
"While this normally is a 15-year medal, with the consent of the governor-general we will award that to Tim today," Mr Fuller said.
The commissioner also awarded Const Proctor the NSW Police Medal for his "diligent and ethical service".
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Const Proctor's wife, Dianne, told the congregation at All Saints Catholic Church in Liverpool she was "blessed to be his wife".
