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

Anthony WOODS

YEAR OF DEATH

11 June 2023

JURISDICTION

Western Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 8 June 2023, Belmont Police Sergeant Michael Fisher and Constable Anthony Woods were on duty in a marked police vehicle patrolling the Cannington district. At about 1am a white sedan bearing stolen registration plates activated the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system in the police vehicle.

Initially police followed the vehicle and when on Epson Avenue Belmont, the police vehicle emergency lights were activated which caused the offending vehicle to accelerate away heavily. Police followed the vehicle into Ascot Place, Ascot, where the vehicle came to a stop out the front of number 10.

Sergeant Fisher positioned the front left corner of the police vehicle near the driver’s door of the offending vehicle to prevent the driver from fleeing. Constable Woods exited the police vehicle and opened the offending vehicle’s driver’s door.

At this point the offending driver commenced reversing at speed, dragging Constable Woods and causing him to be trapped by the vehicle.

On this day

Constable

William QUINLAN

YEAR OF DEATH

11 June 1914

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Died from injuries received in a riding accident near Ayr.

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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 2025, services will be held on Monday 29th September.

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