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

Bernard Alfred ORROCK

YEAR OF DEATH

26 February 1955

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 26 February 1955 Constable Orrock a member of the Sydney Water Police was performing flood rescue duties in the Maitland area. Whilst travelling with Army and Air Force personnel in an Army Duck toward the Louth Park area the wireless aerial on the Duck struck live high tension power lines. As a result Constable Orrock and two Army Signallers were killed. The cause of death was asphyxiation caused by electrocution. He was posthumously awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry and a Bronze Medal from the Royal Shipwreck and Humane Society for his actions in the floods that ultimately led to his death. The Constable was born in 1930 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 22 January 1951. At the time of his death he was attached to the Sydney Water Police.

On this day

Constable

Lionel George GUISE

YEAR OF DEATH

26 February 1939

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On the afternoon of 26 February 1939 Constable Guise and Sergeant Werner were patrolling the Newtown area when they were advised of a possible break and enter offence occurring in Marion Street Newtown. On attending the address the Police stopped their vehicle beside a truck which had apparently been used in the offence. As they stopped two men jumped from the truck and fled on foot pursued by the two Police. As Constable Guise caught up with one of the offenders the man turned and threw a torch striking the Constable in the chest. In the struggle that followed the offender managed to shoot the Constable in the abdomen. Constable Guise died in hospital a short time later. The Constable was born in 1916 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 22 November 1937. At the time of his death he was stationed at Newtown.

On this day

Constable

William HOGAN

YEAR OF DEATH

26 February 1854

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

Between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. 26 February 1854 Constable Hogan and Constable Will Stafford were performing duty at the Sandridge Jetty on the lookout for smugglers. It was a dark and stormy night and Hogan accidentally fell into the waters of Hobsons Bay and was drowned.

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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.

National Police Memorial Australia

  • 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