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

Timothy David PROCTOR

YEAR OF DEATH

03 February 2019

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

Constable Proctor was killed whilst returning to Liverpool Police Station following his attendance at a NSW Police Force training day at Lucas Heights. Constable Proctor was the driver of a motor vehicle when another vehicle travelling in the opposite direction crossed the centreline of the roadway and collided head on with his vehicle. Constable Proctor died in hospital, three days after the collision.

On this day

Constable

Kylie Anne SMITH

YEAR OF DEATH

03 February 2003

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 9.15am on 3 February 2003 the Constable was driving to work at the Casino Police Station when her vehicle was involved in a traffic accident. She was conveyed to the Lismore Base Hospital but passed away shortly before arrival. At the time of her death the Constable was stationed at Casino.’

On this day

Sergeant

Grant Frederick McPHIE

YEAR OF DEATH

03 February 1994

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 8.30 p.m. Thursday 3 February 1994 Sergeant McPhie was driving east in Lower Dandenong Road Dingley in pursuit of a motor cyclist. He attempted to overtake another vehicle and lost control of the police car on a gravel surface where road works had recently taken place. The police vehicle then rolled over mounted the centre median strip and came to rest on the opposite side of the roadway. McPhie was killed instantly.

On this day

Senior Constable

John WARD

YEAR OF DEATH

03 February 1865

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On the morning of 3 February 1865 Constable Ward was returning to Coonabarabran from a prisoner escort to Mudgee. Near the locality known as Barney’s Reef he was informed that a Chinese man had been robbing travellers in the vicinity and was nearby in the scrub. After a short search Constable Ward located the offender’s camp and approached him. When the offender saw the constable he pointed a shotgun at him. The constable drew his service revolver and told the offender to put down the shotgun. The offender then fired the shot striking the constable in the side. Constable Ward returned fire however the offender managed to escape. The murderer the Chinese bushranger Sam Poo was later captured and hanged. The Senior Constable was born in 1829 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 1 February 1858. At the time of his death he was stationed at Coonabarabran.

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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.