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
CHRISTIANSEN
22 November 1915
Jurisdiction: Queensland
Details of Death:
Private John Christiansen A.I.F. Number 1011 5th Light Horse Regiment. Killed in action at the Dardanelles Gallipoli on Monday 22 November 1915. He is buried in the Shell Green Military Cemetery near Anzac Cove Gallipoli Peninsular.
Detective Senior Constable
Arthur J
DOUGLAS
22 November 1988
Jurisdiction: Western Australia
Details of Death:
Detective Senior Constable Douglas and Detective Senior Constable James Lawson Oswald were killed when their unmarked police car left the road in Saw Avenue Kings Park and hit a tree at 2.45am. He joined the police force on the 18th of September 1979.
Senior Constable
James L
OSWALD
22 November 1988
Jurisdiction: Western Australia
Details of Death:
Detective Senior Constable Oswald and Detective Senior Constable Arthur James Douglas were killed when their unmarked police car left the road in Saw Avenue Kings Park and hit a tree at 2.45am. He joined the police force on the 18th of September 1979.
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.