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

Sergeant

Geoffrey Graham RICHARDSON

YEAR OF DEATH

05 March 2016

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

Sergeant Richardson was en route to assist colleagues who were in pursuit of an offending vehicle in the area. When negotiating a downhill sweeping bend in the road his vehicle crossed onto the incorrect side and left the roadway. His vehicle collided with a post and wire fence before impacting a large gum tree. Sergeant Richardson sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.

On this day

Constable

Trevor R J THOMPSON

YEAR OF DEATH

05 March 1981

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Killed in a motorcycle incident at Cairns.

Complete Honour Roll

Affiliated events

Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year.

Click here for more information.

National Police Remembrance Day is an annually recognised on 29th September.

Please note for 2025, services will be held on Monday 29th September.

Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held, or click here for more information.