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

Constable

Cecil Edwin SEWELL

YEAR OF DEATH

02 June 1954

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 1 June 1954 Constable Sewell was riding a Police solo motor cycle in Woodville Road Merrylands. About 4.45pm the Constable became involved in the pursuit of a motor vehicle. As the pursuit neared the intersection of Farnell Street, an elderly man alighted from a bus and ran out onto the roadway and was struck by Constable Sewell’s motor cycle. Both men sustained severe injuries and were conveyed to the Parramatta District Hospital. The pedestrian was found to be dead on arrival and Constable Sewell died the following morning. The Constable was born in 1927 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 3 August 1948. At the time of his death he was stationed at Parramatta.

On this day

Constable

William Edward BRYANT

YEAR OF DEATH

02 June 1946

JURISDICTION

Tasmania

DETAILS OF DEATH

Constable Bryant was found hanging by the neck in the Henry Jones and Co. building by the Hobart docks. At the time of his death Constable Bryant stationed at Hobart was carrying out a routine night patrol of the city`s wharf area. An inquest into the circumstances of his death returned an open finding.

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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.