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

Detective Sergeant 3rd Class

John Henry WALTON

YEAR OF DEATH

23 June 1978

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 2.45am on 23 June 1978 Sergeant Walton was a passenger in a Police vehicle travelling along Carlingford Road Carlingford. A vehicle approaching in the opposite direction drove onto the incorrect side of the roadway forcing the Police vehicle off the road where it collided with a parked horse float. Detective Sergeant Walton was killed instantly. The Sergeant was born in 1941 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 15 August 1960. At the time of his death he was attached to the Armed Holdup Squad.

On this day

Constable 1st Class

Alfred George HENWOOD

YEAR OF DEATH

23 June 1945

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 2 June 1945 Constable Henwood was riding his Police motor cycle outfit from Delungra to Inverell. Light rain was falling at the time and as the Constable was not wearing goggles his visibility was obscured by both the rain and sand being thrown up by the front cycle wheel. Unfortunately he collided with a stationary truck receiving extensive injuries. He died in the Inverell Hospital three weeks later. The Constable was born in 1907 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 23 May 1928. At the time of his death he was stationed at Inverell.

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.