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

Warren Keith JAMES

YEAR OF DEATH

10 September 1986

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 7.30pm on 10 September 1986 Senior Constable James was a passenger in a Police vehicle returning to Tweed Heads Police Station after attending Court at Lismore. When the driver lost control of the vehicle it left the roadway and collided with a tree. Constable James was killed instantly. The Constable was born in 1952 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 26 February 1974. At the time of his death he was stationed at Tweed Heads.

On this day

Constable

Henry Michael McLEAN

YEAR OF DEATH

10 September 1917

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Private Henry Michael McLean returned to Ireland and joined the 1st Battalion Irish Guards number 2396. Killed in action in Belgium on Monday 10 September 1917. He has no known grave. A commemorative plaque is placed in his honour at the Tyne Cot Memorial to the missing Zonnebeke West-Vlaanderen Belgium.

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.