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

Warren Patrick HOBSON

YEAR OF DEATH

11 March 1990

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 17 March 1989 Sergeant Hobson was riding his bicycle to work to commence his rostered shift at Campsie Police Station. The Sergeant fell from the cycle at Croydon Park and suffered serious head injuries including a brain haemorrhage. After a long illness he passed away from complications of pneumonia on 11 March 1990. The Sergeant was born in 1950 and joined the New South Wales Police Service on 22 February 1971. At the time of his death he was stationed at Campsie.

On this day

Sergeant 1st Class

John Thomas COLBERT

YEAR OF DEATH

11 March 1979

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

At 11pm on 10 March 1979 Sergeant Colbert commenced duty as the Supervising Sergeant in the Hurstville Division. Following his inspection of the Kingsgrove Police Station the Sergeant set out for the Peakhurst Police Station. About 1.20am on 11 March the Sergeant parked behind a panel van in Morgan Street Kingsgrove where he spoke to the occupants. The Sergeant then returned to the Police car and as he opened the driver’s door he was struck by a passing vehicle. He was killed instantly. The Sergeant was born in 1921 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 2 February 1948. At the time of his death he was stationed at Kingsgrove.

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 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.