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

Clement Kitchener Wharton Wallis BLOOMFIELD

YEAR OF DEATH

07 February 1947

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 6 February 1947 Constable Bloomfield was performing general patrols of the Michelago area where he was the Officer in Charge. About 5pm he left Jerangle on his Police motor cycle outfit intending to visit a nearby property. A few minutes later the Constable apparently lost control of the cycle and collided with large boulders beside the roadway. As a result Constable Bloomfield was thrown to the ground sustaining severe injuries. He died the following day. The Constable was born in 1915 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 17 April 1941. At the time of his death he was stationed at Michelago.

On this day

Constable

William GRIFFIS

YEAR OF DEATH

07 February 1868

JURISDICTION

Western Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

Speared to death by prisoner Coolyerberri who had been released by other Aborigines during the night whilst the party was camped on the Shore of Nickol Bay in WA’s north-west.

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.