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
09 August 1956
Victoria
About 7.15 p.m. Saturday 4 August 1956 Constable Glen was riding a police motor cycle north along Melbourne Road Corio. He collided with a south bound motor car and was fatally injured and died at Geelong Hospital at 9.25 on 9 August 1956.
On this day
09 August 1854
Victoria
About 4 p.m. 8 August 1854 Constable Lindsay was on duty with Constable De Laird guarding four prisoners. The prisoners were inside a tent with Constable De Laird and Constable Lindsay was on guard outside. Constable De Laird heard a gun shot and went outside to find that Constable Lindsay had accidentally shot himself in the right arm. Constable De Laird was unable to help Constable Lindsay at that time as the prisoners were trying to escape. Constable Lindsay was taken to hospital where it was decided due to the nature of the injury that the only option was to amputate his arm. Following this procedure his condition worsened and he died the following day.
On this day
09 August 1836
New South Wales
Mounted Trooper Hardman (formerly of the 17th and 28th Regiments) was shot to death by the bushranger Holland at Dabee. No other details are known. At the time of his death the trooper was attached to the Mounted Police Force.
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.
The National Police Memorial is located in Kings Park on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin adjacent to Queen Elizabeth II Island and the National Carrillion. View in Google maps