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 Senior Constable

Alexander STRACHAN

YEAR OF DEATH

15 March 1957

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

In 1953 Detective Constable Strachan was performing Consorting Squad duties in the Snowy Mountains due to the large influx of personnel engaged in the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Involvement in a number of difficult investigations often working in freezing conditions was to have a serious effect on the Detective’s health and on 15 March 1957 he was admitted to the Mater Hospital North Sydney suffering from uraemia and chronic nephritis (kidney disease). He died the same day. The Senior Constable was born in 1916 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 11 January1937.

On this day

Constable

Hugh LENNOX

YEAR OF DEATH

15 March 1907

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

Constable Lennox commenced patrol from Mitta Mitta on Monday 11 March 1907. On the following day as he returned to his station his horse bucked. He was thrown against the pommel of his saddle and then fell to the ground. He received severe internal injuries and a fractured pelvis. Peritonitis then set in and he died on 15 March 1907.

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.