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

Peter William CARTER

YEAR OF DEATH

24 August 1988

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 8.40pm on 24 August 1988 Constable Carter and Constable Eric Renes were riding Police motor cycles in Five Islands Road Cringila in pursuit of a motor vehicle. As the cycles travelled around a sweeping right hand bend Constable Carter’s cycle became unstable and despite his efforts left the roadway. The cycle collided with a light pole and the Constable was killed instantly. The Constable was born in 1958 and joined the New South Wales Police Service on 2 April 1979. At the time of his death he was attached to the Warilla Highway Patrol.

On this day

Constable

William J HARRIS

YEAR OF DEATH

24 August 1915

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Died from injuries received in a riding accident near Gracemere.

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.