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

Trooper

John ROBERTSON

YEAR OF DEATH

10 December 1944

JURISDICTION

Tasmania

DETAILS OF DEATH

Constable Robertson had been stationed at Macquarie Plains for five years when he was killed crossing a railway line on the 9th April 1944. He was riding his motorcycle with two young passengers in the side car who were also killed in the accident. Constable Robertson died the next morning in the Royal Hobart Hospital he stated he had not heard the train whistle or seen the train approaching.

Complete Honour Roll

Affiliated events

Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year. Click here for more information.

Please check with your state/territory police organisation for local information of services to be held on 29 September, or click here for more information.