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

Angela Rose TAYLOR

YEAR OF DEATH

20 April 1986

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

Shortly after 1.00 pm Thursday 27 March 1986 a massive explosion occurred near the southern entrance to the Russell Street Police Complex when a car bomb was detonated. As a result of this act three people were injured, damage was caused to the facade of the police building and the central business district was thrown into confusion for hours as emergency workers struggled to cope with the disaster. Later Forensic tests showed the bomb had consisted of 50 sticks of gelignite packed into a motor car and surrounded by small pieces of metal which were meant to act as shrapnel. The investigation into the setting of the bomb began at once and continued for months. During that time two of the injured, Magistrate Ian West and Constable Carl Donadio recovered from their wounds. However Constable Angela Taylor who had suffered extensive burns to her body died at the Royal Melbourne Hospital 20 April 1986.

On this day

Constable

Joseph O'CONNELL

YEAR OF DEATH

20 April 1887

JURISDICTION

Western Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

Shot in Fremantle whilst trying to arrest Thomas Hughes on 17th of April 1887. He passed away a few days later. He was 19 years old and had been on the job for only 8 months.

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Affiliated events

Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year. Click here for more information.

Please check with your state/territory police organisation for local information of services to be held on 29 September, or click here for more information.