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 1st Class

Mark Joseph KOHUTEK

YEAR OF DEATH

04 March 1982

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 5pm on 4 March 1982 Constable Kohutek was riding a Police solo motor cycle along the Expressway between Newcastle and Sydney. As he was negotiating a sweeping bend the Constable lost control of the cycle and crashed into a rock median strip. As a result Constable Kohutek sustained severe head and internal injuries and died a short time later. The Constable was born in 1957 and joined the New South Wales Police Force as a Cadet on 8 July 1974. He was sworn in on 3 October 1976. At the time of his death he was attached to the Traffic Branch.

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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 2025, services will be held on Monday 29th September.

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