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

Glenn Edward McENALLAY

YEAR OF DEATH

03 April 2002

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 5.30pm on 27 March 2002 the Constable was driving an unmarked Highway Patrol vehicle when he began to follow a stolen vehicle. In Denison Street Hillsdale the vehicle sped off and Constable McEnalley informed VKG of the pursuit. The stolen vehicle turned into Grace Campbell Crescent and stopped. As the police vehicle came to a halt near the stolen vehicle four offenders alighted from it and fired a number of shots at the Constable from a distance of about three metres. Constable McEnalley was hit in the right side of the head and right shoulder. Other police arrived at the scene and two offenders were arrested. The other two offenders were arrested a short time later. Constable McEnalley died of his wounds on 3 April 2002. The Constable was born in 1976 and joined the New South Wales Police on 14 November 1997. At the time of his death was attached to the City East Highway Patrol.

On this day

Motor Traffic Constable

Andrew MacBorough COPLEY

YEAR OF DEATH

03 April 1930

JURISDICTION

South Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

Copley on his motorcycle outfit pursued a speeding motorist along Henley Beach Road Mile End. His outfit collided with a tramcar travelling in the opposite direction and he died from injuries he sustained.

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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.

National Police Memorial Australia

  • The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps