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

Senior Constable

Mark Anthony BATEMAN

YEAR OF DEATH

20 May 2000

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 2.20 a.m. Saturday 20 May 2000 Senior Constables’ Robinson and Bateman responded to a call to attend a burglary in Preston. Their police van had its flashing lights on and was not travelling at high speed when it was involved in a minor collision with a sedan at the corner of High and Dennis Street Northcote. As a result the police vehicle subsequently struck a pole killing the two Senior Constables.

On this day

Senior Constable

Fiona Frances ROBINSON

YEAR OF DEATH

20 May 2000

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 2.20 a.m. Saturday 20 May 2000 Senior Constables’ Robinson and Bateman responded to a call to attend a burglary in Preston. Their police van had its flashing lights on and was not travelling at high speed when it was involved in a minor collision with a sedan at the corner of High and Dennis Street Northcote. As a result the police vehicle subsequently struck a pole killing the two Senior Constables.

On this day

Constable

Reginald Thomas SUTHERLAND

YEAR OF DEATH

20 May 1954

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On the evening of 20 May 1954 Constable Sutherland a Special Stock Investigator and Constable 1st Class Howell were travelling in a Police jeep from Darlington Point to Griffith. About 6.15pm a truck travelling in the opposite direction veered across the roadway and although Constable Howell took evasive action both vehicles collided. Constable Sutherland died later that evening from injuries he sustained in the accident. The driver of the truck who did not stop after the accident was later charged with several offences including Manslaughter and Fail to Stop after Accident. The Constable was born in 1920 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 3 August 1948. At the time of his death he was stationed at Wagga.

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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.

Check with your State/Territory police organisation for local information of services to be held, or click here for more information.

National Police Memorial Australia

  • 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