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
17 May 1959
Victoria
About 8 p.m. Saturday 16 May 1959 Constable Carey was driving a motor cycle outfit along Mercer Street Geelong when he collided with a taxi. The outfit overturned and Carey was thrown to the roadway receiving fatal head and internal injuries. He died in Geelong Hospital the following day.
On this day
17 May 1954
Victoria
About 6 p.m. Monday 17 May 1954, Constable Reeve was riding a police motor cycle east in Toorak Road, Toorak. He was involved in a collision with a motor car making a right hand turn into St. Georges Road and received fatal injuries.
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 2024, services will be held on Friday 27th September.
Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held on 27 September, 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