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 2nd Class

Edwin Stuart HICKEY

YEAR OF DEATH

02 May 1913

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

The Sergeant was shot to death at St Ives while trying to arrest the offender Brown on warrants. On the day of his death the Sergeant and Constable Barclay attended the offender’s home and while inside the dwelling told Brown he was under arrest. He began to resist violently before drawing a revolver and shooting Sergeant Hickey three times. The offender made good his escape however was arrested a short time later by Constable Barclay. The Sergeant’s wounds unfortunately proved to be severe and he died a short time later at the Royal North Shore Hospital. The offender’s son was also shot in the arm during the incident. The Sergeant was born in 1861 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 29 October 1881. At the time of his death he was stationed at Pymble.

On this day

Constable

David Christopher BOURKE

YEAR OF DEATH

02 May 1915

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Private David Christopher Bourke A.I.F. number 1310 15th Australian Infantry Battalion. Died on Sunday 2 May 1915 at the Alexandria Military Hospital Egypt as a result of wounds that he received in action at Gallipoli Peninsula. He is buried at the Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery Egypt.

On this day

Constable

William WARD

YEAR OF DEATH

02 May 1843

JURISDICTION

Tasmania

DETAILS OF DEATH

In the course of his duty as a Constable while visiting the Gilligan family in the South Esk Valley Ward was attacked and shot by one of the two bushrangers Riley Jeffs and John Conway. Ward died as a result of the shooting. The bushrangers were later captured convicted and hanged.

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.