On this day
Constable
Damien Paul MURPHY
YEAR OF DEATH
15 February 2007
JURISDICTION
Western Australia
DETAILS OF DEATH
Constable Murphy died as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle.
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
15 February 2007
Western Australia
Constable Murphy died as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle.
On this day
15 February 1977
Western Australia
Killed in a traffic accident. He joined the Police Service on 15 July 1974.
On this day
15 February 1941
Tasmania
Constable Moran, stationed at Hobart was on traffic duty near the railway station at Granton. He had just alighted from his car and was signalling to an approaching motorist when he was struck by a motor truck travelling towards Hobart. Constable Moran was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he died the following day. Constable Moran had served with the 40th Battalion in WWI.
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