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National Police Memorial at dawn
National Police Memorial
National Police Memorial Day service
National Police Memorial at night
Honour Roll
National Police Memorial
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National Police Memorial Day ceremony - 29 Sept

National Police Memorial

National Police Memorial

National Police Memorial at dawn
National Police Memorial
National Police Memorial Day service
National Police Memorial at night
Honour Roll
National Police Memorial
Touchstone example
National Police Memorial Day ceremony - 29 Sept

Overview

The National Police Memorial honours Australian and South West Pacific police officers who have been killed in the line of duty or have died as a result of their service since the inception of policing in Australia.

Officially dedicated on National Police Remembrance Day, 29 September 2006, the Memorial acknowledges the unique role of police and the inherent risks they face in the course of their duties.

Each evening from dusk, subdued lighting brings a reflective atmosphere to the site. More than 700 individually lit touchstones honour each fallen officer, while the rear of the memorial wall is illuminated with the image of St Michael, the Patron Saint of Policing.

Every year on 29 September, the Memorial hosts a commemorative service marking National Police Remembrance Day—a time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by police officers. The Australian Federal Police coordinate the event, which includes a ceremonial march of officers crossing the Kings Avenue Bridge from AFP Headquarters (Edmund Barton Building), with formal proceedings typically commencing at 4:30pm.

Members of the public are warmly invited and encouraged to attend.

Kings Park, Wendouree Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 43 reviews

“Interesting to visit”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by C8428BFchrisw

A very interesting memorial to visit - well presented but yes as per previous reviewers unfortunate there are so many names on this memorial.

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“Impressive Memorial but there are far two many names on it. Certainly evocative.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4yrs ago by westy54

We found this Memorial whilst walking around the banks of Lake Burley Griffen. It is on the Northern shore near the National Carillon. The Memorial commemorates Australian police from all States and...

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“Respect”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 5yrs ago by penfs

Visited out of respect for our police men & women that put their lives on the line for us. Not a lot to see but would mean a lot to a person that has lost a loved one in the line of duty. Glad we...

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Facilities
  • Carpark
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  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Picnic Area
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  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.