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

Sergeant 3rd Class

Ralph LLOYD

YEAR OF DEATH

12 September 1985

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

Sergeant Lloyd was the Librarian at the Police Prosecuting Branch which was a very demanding position. In August 1980 he was diagnosed as suffering from Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow). The condition was found to have been greatly aggravated and accelerated by his stressful position. He died on 12 September 1985. The Sergeant was born in 1946 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 7 August 1967. At the time of his death he was attached to the Police Prosecuting Branch.

On this day

Motor Traffic Constable

Jerry George PRESTON

YEAR OF DEATH

12 September 1980

JURISDICTION

South Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

Preston died after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle on Redhill Bridge Port Adelaide. Police charged the driver of the other vehicle with drink-driving offences.

On this day

Constable

Patrick J HACKETT

YEAR OF DEATH

12 September 1884

JURISDICTION

Western Australia

DETAILS OF DEATH

Shot dead by Andrew Miller and Thomas Carberry at the Beverly showgrounds. Hackett was born in Busselton in 1857 and joined the Police Force on the 3rd of March 1880.

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.