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

Constable (Rtd)

Raymond James PAFF

YEAR OF DEATH

19 March 1969

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On the night of 5 August 1953 Constable Paff was directing traffic around a traffic accident on the Princes Highway at Fairy Meadow. A taxi approached the Constable who was using a torch and slowed down. Another vehicle that had been travelling behind the taxi then attempted to overtake. As it did so it struck Constable Paff carrying him along about twenty metres and throwing him to the ground. The Constable sustained serious head injuries as a result of the incident. Due to deteriorating health caused by his injuries Constable Paff was discharged from the Service in March 1958 and died on 19 March 1969. The Constable was born in 1929 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 17 January 1949. At the time of his injury he was stationed at Wollongong.

On this day

Constable

Justin McCARTHY

YEAR OF DEATH

19 March 1867

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 3 p.m. 19 March 1867 Constable McCarthy was escorting a prisoner in the Ulupna West area when his horse shied. He let go the reins of the prisoner’s horse which he had been leading and attempted to bring his mount under control. Before he could do so he fell and received fatal head injuries.

On this day

Constable

Robert McGEE

YEAR OF DEATH

19 March 1832

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

Constable McGee was appointed a Constable at Patrick’s Plains (Darlington) on 1 February 1832 and was drowned a few weeks later while attempting to swim across Fal Brook. He had arrived in Australia as a convict aboard the ship Agamemnon in 1821 having been sentenced at Edinburgh on 3 January 1820 to be transported to Australia for fourteen years. His Ticket of Leave No. 31/896 is dated 19 November 1831. Other details are unknown. At the time of his death the Constable was serving in the Patrick’s Plains (Darlington) district.

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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.

National Police Memorial Australia

  • 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