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

First Constable

Darrel BLYTHE

YEAR OF DEATH

03 November 1968

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 2.30 a.m. Saturday 3 November 1968 First Constable Blythe was driving a police car east along the Princes Highway Werribee. When he arrived at the intersection with the Maltby By-Pass a west bound car travelling on the wrong side of the divided highway collided head-on with the police vehicle. First Constable Blythe and Graham Douglas Tillman the driver of the other vehicle were taken to the Footscray and District Hospital. Both died soon after admission. Tillman was affected by liquor and travelling at a high speed at the time of the collision.

On this day

Constable

Patrick DEVINE

YEAR OF DEATH

03 November 1917

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Lieutenant Patrick Devine A.I.F. number Z1799 9th Australian Infantry Battalion. Killed in action in Belgium on Saturday 3 November 1917. He is buried at the Military Cemetery Keerselaarhoek Belgium.

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 2026, services will be held on Tuesday 29 September.

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