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

William RAYMOND

YEAR OF DEATH

14 April 1866

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

At the time of his death Constable Raymond, Sen Sgt John Healey and Constables Andrew Kilpatrick and Edward Mitchell were escorting eleven prisoners to Darlinghurst Gaol where they were to help with building works. When the wagon in which they were travelling reached Bargo Brush (now Pheasant’s Nest) the prisoners attacked their escort in an escape bid. In the ensuing brawl one of the prisoners named Crookwell managed to seize a police revolver. He fired at Senior Sergeant Healey however the bullet struck Constable Raymond in the face killing him. The Constable’s given name is sometimes recorded as Edward. The Constable was born in 1838 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 3 June 1862. At the time of his death he was stationed in the Metropolitan District.

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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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