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

Detective Constable 1st Class

David Ian OAKLEY

YEAR OF DEATH

14 August 1990

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 18 December 1988 Constable Oakley was at the Wagga Base Hospital where he was involved in restraining a berserk offender. During the struggle the Constable was kicked in the face causing injuries and swelling to his mouth face and jaw. When the swelling did not fully subside he was diagnosed as suffering from metastatic melanoma and was required to undergo surgery. It was found that the condition had been aggravated by the injuries received on 18 December 1988. Although he later returned to full duties Constable Oakley died on 14 August 1990. The Constable was born in and joined the New South Wales Police Service on 15 September 1984. At the time of his death he was attached to the Chatswood Detectives.

On this day

Constable

Edward Victor DEVINE

YEAR OF DEATH

14 August 1974

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 7.30pm on 13 August 1974 Constable Devine was riding a Police Special Traffic Patrol solo motor cycle along the Great Western Highway Westmead. At that time the Police Radio VKG advised of a Police Officer requiring urgent assistance in Thomas Street Parramatta. Constable Devine responded however as he approached the intersection of Hawkesbury Road a panel van made a right turn in front of the Police cycle. Such was the impact of the collision that the panel van overturned injuring the three occupants. Constable Devine suffered severe injuries and died at 1am the following morning. The Constable was born in 1950 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 13 December 1971. 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 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