On this day
Constable
Russell A WILSON
YEAR OF DEATH
03 July 1981
JURISDICTION
Queensland
DETAILS OF DEATH
Killed in a traffic incident near Cairns.
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
03 July 1981
Queensland
Killed in a traffic incident near Cairns.
On this day
03 July 1817
Tasmania
On the 3rd July 1817 Chief Constable Randall was ordered to find the crews of the Government boats and ask them to haul the boats out of the water and secure them for the night. Chief Constable Randall found the crew members intoxicated and incapable of carrying out these duties. He conveyed the orders to the crew but they refused to comply. One crew member Samuel Smith retaliated by inflicting a fatal blow to Chief Constable Randall’s head with an axe.
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