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 1st Class

Leonard FAWSSETT

YEAR OF DEATH

12 June 1880

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 11 a.m. 4 May 1880 Fawssett was a passenger on a stagecoach. The vehicle was making a sharp turn from Nolan Street across an embankment onto the Swan Hill Road at Kerang. At this time some harness broke and the coach turned on its side. Fawssett who had been riding on the box with the driver broke his leg. It later became necessary to perform an amputation and although this operation was successful gangrene set in. He died on 12 June 1880 at Kerang.

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.