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
01 July 1996
Western Australia
Kennaugh was killed when the car driven by Senior Constable Glenn Murray hit a tree on the median strip on the Mandurah Road near Singleton between 8.28pm and 8.30pm. Murray was seriosuly injured. Kennaugh joined the Police Force on April 14 1986.
On this day
01 July 1899
Western Australia
On this day, a gardener was killed by Aborigines at Forrest River Mission, near Wyndham. The police search party was camped on the Durack River, East Kimberley, when they were attacked by Aborigines. Dickey was speared to death.
On this day
01 July 1841
New South Wales
In July 1841 Constable McGuire was escorting two bushrangers James Berry and Paddy Curran to Berrima Gaol. Both prisoners escaped after shooting the constable near Goulburn. No other details are known.
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