National Police Memorial

In 2001, it was resolved to establish a National Police Memorial in Canberra.

The Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties since the advent of policing in Australia and to recognise the unique nature of police service and the dangers that police face in their daily pursuits.
The $2.4million memorial was jointly funded by the Australian Government (through the Australian Federal Police), State and Territory Police Services and Police Federation of Australia.

The Memorial was completed and dedicated on 29 September 2006 (National Police Remembrance Day). Following the dedication ceremony, a criteria for future inclusion of names on the National Police Memorial was agreed upon together with a National Police Memorial Co-ordination Committee.

On this day

Constable

David Andrew CARTY

YEAR OF DEATH

18 April 1997

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 8pm on 17 April 1997 Constable Carty and other police had reason to speak to a number of people in the street at Fairfield while carrying out foot patrols. Later the Constable and other police then off duty attended a local hotel the Cambridge Tavern. About 2.10am as he was leaving the hotel Constable Carty was set upon by a number of offenders including some of those he had spoken to earlier and he was stabbed to death. Senior Constable Michelle Auld who had gone to his assistance was also seriously assaulted in the cowardly attack. The Constable was born in 1971 and was sworn in as a Probationary Constable in August 1994. At the time of his death he was stationed at Fairfield.

On this day

Constable

Eric Peter OLIFF

YEAR OF DEATH

18 April 1962

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 18 April 1962 Constable Oliff was riding a Police Public Safety Bureau motor cycle on wide load escort duties. Just north of Wyong the cycle was involved in a collision with another motor vehicle. The Constable was thrown through the air losing his helmet and landed on the roadway where he sustained fatal injuries. The Constable was born in 1938 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 31 October 1960. At the time of his death he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau.

On this day

Motor Traffic Constable

Ronald Graham GRINDLAY

YEAR OF DEATH

18 April 1963

JURISDICTION

South Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

Grindlay about to make a left turn from Diagonal Road Pooraka died after his vehicle collided with a truck.

Complete Honour Roll

Affiliated events

Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year. Click here for more information.

Please check with your state/territory police organisation for local information of services to be held on 29 September, or click here for more information.