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

Senior Constable

Timothy Richard LEWCZUK

YEAR OF DEATH

10 May 1997

JURISDICTION

Victoria

DETAILS OF DEATH

At 8.20 p.m. Saturday 10 May 1997 Senior Constable Lewczuk and Senior Constable Kylie Towk were patrolling the Western Ring Road Ardeer when they intercepted a vehicle on the bridge over the Western Freeway. They parked their police car behind this vehicle. While Senior Constable Lewczuk was questioning the driver a third car crashed into the police car throwing him over the first car and 15 metres to the highway below. Senior Constable Lewczuk died at the scene of the accident.

On this day

Constable

Benjamin EBBITT

YEAR OF DEATH

10 May 1894

JURISDICTION

Queensland

DETAILS OF DEATH

Injuries were sustained by Constable Ebbitt in 1890 when he was assaulted during an arrest.

Complete Honour Roll

Affiliated events

Remembering mates – Wall to Wall Ride is held in September each year.

Click here for more information.

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.