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
28 August 1998
Western Australia
Klumper died at Wanneroo from injuries she sustained when the police vehicle, in which she was a passenger left the road and crashed. Klumper was born 25 October 1969 and joined the Police Service 26 August 1996.
On this day
28 August 1957
New South Wales
Constable Harman sustained fatal injuries when the Police Special Traffic Patrol Cycle he was riding was involved in a collision with a motor car. At the time the Constable was riding the cycle from home to work at the Parramatta Police Station. The Constable was born in 1931 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 19 April 1953. At the time of his death he was stationed at Parramatta.
On this day
28 August 1926
New South Wales
On 28 August 1926 Sergeant Williams was a passenger travelling with two other men in a vehicle returning from the Dunedoo Court. Along the Leadville – Coolah Road the vehicle skidded left the roadway and somersaulted ejecting all three men. The Sergeant was killed instantly while the other two men were seriously injured in the accident. The Sergeant was born in 1873 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 21 May 1900. At the time of his death he was probably stationed at Louth.
On this day
28 August 1872
Queensland
Bitten by a snake while on Gold Escort duty at Glendhu west of Cardwell.
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.
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