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

Senior Constable

Maurice Daniel MOORE

YEAR OF DEATH

27 September 1986

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

At approximately 2.15 a.m. Saturday 27 September 1986 Senior Constable Maurice Moore was alone in a police vehicle in Brougham Street Maryborough. He intercepted a vehicle being pushed along the street by two men. One man decamped but Senior Constable Moore detained the other man and commenced to make inquiries over the police radio as to the ownership of the intercepted vehicle. Prior to a reply being received the suspect overpowered Moore. He took possession of his .38 calibre police issue revolver then shot Moore in the face and then four times in the back. The killer was later convicted at the Ballarat Supreme Court of Moore’s murder and was sentenced to a lengthy prison term.

On this day

Constable 1st Class

Duncan Hughie McCallum MURPHY

YEAR OF DEATH

27 September 1940

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

In the early hours of 18 December 1938 Constable Murphy went to Leinster Street Paddington following a complaint of two intoxicated men causing trouble. The Constable located one of the men and as he attempted to arrest him the offender struck the Constable a heavy blow to the right eye. Constable Murphy managed to subdue the offender however he was again attacked and kicked in the groin and the offender escaped. He was quickly arrested by Sergeant White. On 10 September 1940 the Constable was admitted to the Mater Hospital North Sydney for a tumour on the right side of his brain. The condition proved to be fatal and Constable Murphy died seventeen days later. The Constable was born in 1895 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 1 July 1919. At the time of his death he was stationed at Paddington.

On this day

Sergeant

Thomas James HEANEY

YEAR OF DEATH

27 September 1906

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Sergeant Heaney sustained severe head injuries when he was assaulted during an arrest. He never recovered from these injuries and they resulted in his medical retirement and death.

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Affiliated events

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 2026, services will be held on Tuesday 29 September.

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

National Police Memorial Australia

  • 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