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
02 April 1957
Tasmania
Constable Forrest was stationed at Burnie. He was traveling on the Bass Highway towards Wivenhoe in a police radio patrol car when he lost control. Constable Forrest’s vehicle skidded and crashed through a fence near the Emu River bridge hitting one of the pylons that carried a pipeline across the river. He died in Burnie General Hospital three hours later.
On this day
02 April 1937
New South Wales
On the afternoon of the 31 March 1937 Constable Boore was seated in the sidecar of a Police Public Safety Bureau motor cycle outfit travelling along Parramatta Road Camperdown. Constable Hume was the rider of the outfit. Whilst overtaking a speeding vehicle they had been attempting to stop another vehicle stopped suddenly in front. Constable Hume braked and swerved to avoid a collision however the cycle collided with a tram. Constable Boore sustained severe injuries in the collision and died in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on two days later. The Constable was born in 1907 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 20 March 1928. At the time of his death he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau Police Headquarters.
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.
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