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
John
CULLEN
4 August 1901
Jurisdiction: Queensland
Details of Death:
Died from injuries received in a riding accident at Southport.
Constable
Edward James
DORE
4 August 1957
Jurisdiction: Victoria
Details of Death:
Motorcycle accident
Senior Constable
John Michael
ZEGENHAGEN
4 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.
The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Aspen Island and the National Carrillion. You can access the Memorial either from the city-bound lanes of Kings Avenue Bridge or by passing under Parkes Way on Wendouree Drive, off Constitution Avenue. Click on the map for a more detailed view.