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 1st Class

Christopher Andrew McINTOSH

YEAR OF DEATH

22 September 1973

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

Shortly after 9.30am on 22 September 1973 Constable McIntosh was riding a Police Special Traffic Patrol solo motor cycle from Bankstown Police Station to Lakemba. As he was travelling along Wattle Street a panel van travelling in the opposite direction made a right turn in front of the Police cycle. Constable McIntosh was unable to avoid a collision and the cycle struck the side of the van. The Constable died as a result of injuries received in the collision. The Constable was born in 1946 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 8 August 1966. At the time of his death he was attached to the Traffic Branch.

On this day

Constable

John GRAHAM

YEAR OF DEATH

22 September 1917

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Private John Graham (D.C.M.) A.I.F. number 1136 9th Australian Infantry Battalion was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion in action as a stretcher bearer. He worked continuously for four days with less than six hours rest carrying the wounded across the open in spite of heavy artillery fire. Died on Saturday 22 September 1917 of wounds received in action in Belgium. He is buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Poperinge West-Vlaanderen Belgium.

Complete Honour Roll

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.