On this day
Constable
Shelley Leanne DAVIS
YEAR OF DEATH
19 June 2004
JURISDICTION
New South Wales
DETAILS OF DEATH
Constable Davis was killed in a motor vehicle accident on patrol.
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
19 June 2004
New South Wales
Constable Davis was killed in a motor vehicle accident on patrol.
On this day
19 June 1952
Western Australia
Killed in a motorcycle accident. Tully joined the Police Force on the 15th of September 1925.
On this day
19 June 1908
Victoria
Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday 17 June 1908 Constable Kennedy was on patrol on the Kialla Road about a quarter of a mile from Shepparton. He rode straight into a plough part of the load on the back of an unlit dray which was travelling in the middle of the carriageway. At the time it was nearly dark and Kennedy was travelling at a canter. He apparently only became aware of the dray when it was too late to take any evasive action. He later developed peritonitis and died at Mooroopna on 19 June 1908. The Coroner later criticised the local municipality for failing to enforce the carrying of lights on vehicles.
On this day
19 June 1886
South Australia
Murray died after ribs he had broken as he tried to arrest a violent offender at Gladstone penetrated his heart.
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.
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