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
05 December 2014
Northern Territory
Senior Constable Read suffered a heart attack while participating in annual defensive tactics re-qualification at the Northern Territory Police College. He received treatment in Darwin and Adelaide and was placed on medications. He suffered a second heart attack from which he did not recover.
On this day
05 December 1990
Western Australia
Detective Sergeant Hughes was killed in a traffic accident at Mandurah.
On this day
05 December 1969
Western Australia
Killed in a traffic accident. He joined the Police Service on May 9 1966.
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.
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