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
13 March 1996
Western Australia
Scott was a member of a party of four, including customs officer Peter Siep, Pilot john Bell and Federal Agent Steve Hill, who were on a joint drug surveillance exercise when their Cessna 337 crashed near Mount Manypeaks, North East of Albany. Scott joined the Police Force on July 5th 1982.
On this day
13 March 1996
Australian Federal Police
Federal Agent Stephen Hill was appointed to the Australian Federal Police in January 1980. On 13 March 1996 Federal Agent Hill died in a plane crash near Albany, Western Australia. A West Australia Police officer, an Australian Customs Service officer and the plane pilot also died. They were on a combined drug operation.
On this day
13 March 1892
Victoria
On 13 March 1892 Constable Brown was walking in Williamson Street Bendigo when without warning he was struck in the mouth by David Storey. The violence of the blow caused Brown to fall and he struck his head on a stone water channel. His skull was fractured and he died as a result of the injury.
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.
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