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

Peter Justin FORSYTH

YEAR OF DEATH

28 February 1998

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

About 11.25pm on 27 February 1998 Constable Forsyth was walking to his home in Ultimo with Constables Semple and Neville when they were approached by a young male selling Ecstacy tablets (an illegal drug). After speaking with this person and a second offender Constable Semple informed them that they were police officers and attempted to make an arrest. One of the offenders then produced a knife and stabbed Constable Forsyth and Constable Semple before running off. They were pursued for a short distance by Constable Neville before he quickly returned to assist his injured colleagues. The injured police were soon conveyed to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital however Constable Forsyth unfortunately died of his wounds at 12.14am. Constable Jason Semple underwent surgery and later recovered. The Constable was born in 1969 and joined the New South Wales Police in 1995. At the time of his death he was stationed at Leichardt.

On this day

Constable

Alister Royal OSGOOD

YEAR OF DEATH

28 February 1939

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 28 February 1939 Constable Smith was a passenger in a Police Public Safety Bureau motor cycle outfit driven by Constable Osgood. Whilst they were in Parramatta Road Homebush they attempted to stop a motor vehicle and in so doing the cycle outfit collided with a truck that had pulled across the roadway in front of them. Both Constables sustained fractured skulls in the accident and both died shortly afterwards. Constable Smith was born in 1914 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 22 November 1937. At the time of his death he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau. Constable Osgood was born in 1912 and joined the Police Force on 6 January 1936. At the time of his death he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau.

On this day

Constable

Nicholas Glen SMITH

YEAR OF DEATH

28 February 1939

JURISDICTION

New South Wales

DETAILS OF DEATH

On 28 February 1939 Constable Smith was a passenger in a Police Public Safety Bureau motor cycle outfit driven by Constable Osgood. Whilst they were in Parramatta Road Homebush they attempted to stop a motor vehicle and in so doing the cycle outfit collided with a truck that had pulled across the roadway in front of them. Both Constables sustained fractured skulls in the accident and both died shortly afterwards. Constable Smith was born in 1914 and joined the New South Wales Police Force on 22 November 1937. At the time of his death he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau. Constable Osgood was born in 1912 and joined the Police Force on 6 January 1936. At the time of his death he was attached to the Public Safety Bureau.

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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