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

John Sidney PROOPS

YEAR OF DEATH

22 May 1993

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 22 May 1993 Sergeant Proops and Probationary Constable Katie Thompson went to a dwelling in Enfield to arrest an offender for a breach of a Domestic Violence Order. During a struggle the Sergeant is thought to have suffered a heart attack. Constable Thompson attempted to revive the Sergeant however she was unsuccessful. He was conveyed by Ambulance to the Western Suburbs Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The Sergeant was born in 1950 and joined the New South Wales Police Service on 20 February 1967 as a Cadet. At the time of his death he was stationed at Enfield.

On this day

Constable

Christopher Barry WORSLEY

YEAR OF DEATH

22 May 1965

JURISDICTION

Tasmania

DETAILS OF DEATH

Constable Worsley was stationed with the Traffic Branch. He was travelling south when his motorcycle and a small car collided at Claremont a northern suburb of Hobart on Friday 21 May 1965. Constable Worsley was thrown from his motorcycle and died in the Royal Hobart Hospital the following day.

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.