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

Probationary Constable

Sharon Louise WILSON

YEAR OF DEATH

30 November 1988

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 2.15pm on 30 November 1988 Constable Wilson was on duty at the Leeton Police Station when she suffered a severe gunshot wound to the head when another member’s service revolver discharged. Although treated at the scene by colleagues until the Ambulance arrived she passed away at the Wagga Base Hospital at 5.45pm the same day. The Constable was born in 1968 and joined the New South Wales Police Service on 9 May 1988. At the time of her death she was stationed at Leeton.

On this day

Constable

Thomas J CALLAGHAN

YEAR OF DEATH

30 November 1888

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Died after becoming lost in the bush without water near Whitula Station, west of Windorah.

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 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.