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

Senior Constable

John Michael ZEGENHAGEN

YEAR OF DEATH

04 August 1984

JURISDICTION

Australian Federal Police

DETAILS OF DEATH

Senior Constable John Zegenhagen was appointed to the Commonwealth Police Force in January 1974. On 9 June 1978 he was engaged in diplomatic and consular security in Brisbane. In the early morning his Commonwealth Police vehicle left the road and plunged into the Brisbane River. Senior Constable Zegenhagen suffered critical injuries and died on 4August 1984 after being in a coma for over six years.

On this day

Constable

Edward James DORE

YEAR OF DEATH

04 August 1957

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

Motorcycle accident

On this day

Constable

John CULLEN

YEAR OF DEATH

04 August 1901

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Died from injuries received in a riding accident at Southport.

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 2026, services will be held on Tuesday 29 September.

Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held, or click here for more information.