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

Sergeant

Paul Antony KILKEARY

YEAR OF DEATH

29 October 1989

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 4 September 1989 Sergeant Kilkeary attended a Police baton training session at Mittagong. During this training he was thrown to the ground falling heavily on the protective training mats. In the weeks following the Sergeant’s health deteriorated due to cardiac insufficiency. About 2.55pm on 29 October 1989 he was standing in the Charge Room at the Bowral Police Station where he collapsed. He was conveyed to the Bowral Hospital where he was found to be dead on arrival. The Sergeant was born in 1946 and joined the New South Wales Police Service on 15 May 1967. At the time of his death he was stationed at Bowral.

On this day

Constable

John VINCS

YEAR OF DEATH

29 October 1981

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 7.01 a.m. Thursday 29 October 1981 Constable Vincs was on motor cycle patrol in the Brunswick area. He was fatally injured in a collision with a motor car at the intersection of Dawson Street and Barry Street.

Complete Honour Roll

Affiliated events

Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year.

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National Police Remembrance Day is an annually recognised on 29th September.

Please note for 2024, services will be held on Friday 27th September.

Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held on 27 September, or click here for more information.