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

Geoffrey Joseph DALEY

YEAR OF DEATH

27 December 1966

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 27 December 1966 Constable Daley was riding a Police motor cycle in New South Head Road Vaucluse. Whilst attempting to negotiate a very sharp bend the cycle skidded on a patch of new bitumen crossed the roadway and clipped a motor cycle. Constable Daley’s cycle then hit another vehicle head-on and the Constable was thrown under it inflicting fatal injuries. The Constable was born in 1942 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 4 April 1966.

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.