Officer Down Memorial Page

This page is dedicated to all those members of Victoria Police who have died in the execution of their duty.

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1854 - Constable William HOGAN

1856 - Constable Robert BRUNTON

1856 - Constable David ANDERSON

1856 - Constable Stephen BATES

1856 - Sergeant John McNALLY

1856 - Constable Edward FALLON

1856 - Cadet Mounted Constable Edward THOMPSON

1858 - Constable Robert LOGAN

1858 - Constable Philip CABOT

1858 - Senior Constable Edward BARNETT

1859 - Detective Constable Walter RENDELL  1104

1859 - Sergeant George DODDS  289

1859 - Constable Patrick MOYLETTE  930

1860 - Constable Edward REILLY  1118

1860 - Constable William Campbell  223

1860 - Senior Constable William IRWIN  1659

1862 - Constable Patrick CONARTY  258

1863 - Constable Robert STRAHAN  1126

1863 - Constable Daniel O'BOYLE  1678

1863 - Superintendent 2nd Class Robert TAYLOR

1864 - Constable William HANSON  574

1864 - Constable John McELVEEN  1647

1867 - Constable Justin McCARTHY  1981

1868 - Sergeant Thomas HULL  577

1869 - Constable John DUFF  2364

1870 - Constable William KENNEDY  1720

1870 - Constable John McNAMARA  2253

1871 - Constable James DEACON  270

1872 - Constable Patrick CURTIN  1564

1876 - Constable Patrick BARRETT  2773

1876 - Constable James HERLIHY  2489

1878 - Sergeant Michael KENNEDY

            Constable Thomas LONIGAN

            Constable Michael SCANLAN

1880 - Constable Patrick MALLEVEY  2885   

1881 - Sergeant 1st Class James PORTER  1885

1884 - Constable Thomas COLLINS  2533

1884 - Sergeant 1st Class Leonard FAWSSETT  410

1886 - Constable Thomas RYAN  1093

1888 - Constable Daniel COURTNEY  3982

1892 - Constable Arthur BROWN

1893 - Constable James SLATTERY  4260

1893 - Senior Constable Thomas HOLT  2775

1894 - Constable John GLYNN  2942

1895 - Constable Olaf HOYEM  3744

1897 - Constable Josiah ROWLEY  4647

1902 - Constable Timothy MURPHY  4932

1902 - Constable Richard JOHNSTON

1902 - Constable Charles HORNIBROOK  4123

1906 - Constable Henry BLAIR  5005

1907 - Constable Hugh LENNOX  3726

1908 - Constable Hugh KENNEDY  4711

1909 - Constable Francis BRUCKNER  3866

1911 - Constable Charles JONES

1911 - Constable John COLLINS  5118

1911 - Constable James OGILVIE  3934

            Constable Harold RIDDLE  4810

1912 - Constable Edmund CRIMMIN  5668

1915 - Constable David McGRATH

1916 - Senior Constable John TENNANT  3802

1916 - Constable Angus McINNES  5785

1920 - Constable George TAYLOR

1921 - Constable William SHARROCK  4956

1922 - Constable Edward O'NEILL 6512

1923 - Constable Joseph DELANEY

1925 - Constable Clyde SMITH  7913

1925 - Constable James CLARE

1926 - Constable Donald DUNCAN  7960

1926 - Constable Arthur CURRIE  6886

1928 - Constable Owen MAGGS  7686

1931 - Constable William ROBERTS  8334

1935 - Constable John ROBINS  8689

1937 - Constable Leonard RYMER  8650

1938 - Constable Bertram ROBINSON  9210

1938 - Constable Victor BATEMAN  8686

1939 - First Constable William CAWTHORN  8131

1943 - Constable Frederick JONES

1948 - Constable Max KOOP  9688

1948 - Constable Garth ATKIN  9991

1950 - First Constable Edward SIMMONS  10988

1952 - Constable George HOWELL

1952 - Constable Ronald CREUSOT  10009

1954 - Constable Charles REEVE  10236

1956 - Constable William HARNETTY  9554

1956 - Constable John GLEN 

1956 - Constable Leonard REES 

1957 - First Constable John BRENNAN  10685

1959 - Constable Horace CAREY  12357

1963 - First Constable Graham STOW  13183

1964 - First Constable Ray DENMAN

1966 - Constable Malroy McDONALD  14419

1966 - First Constable Briam COLEMAN  11245

1968 - First Constable Darrel BLYTHE  13312

1971 - Constable Phillip FLEMING  15731

1971 - Constable William BENBOW  16081

1971 - Constable Robert WORLAND  15886

1972 - Senior Constable John CREBER  14772

1974 - Senior Constable Norman CURSON

1974 - Senior Constable Alan LARGE  15507

1975 - Senior Constable John WILSON  15354

1975 - Sergeant Lionel BAUM  13351

1976 - Detective Sergeant John HODGE  11709

1976 - Senior Constable Kevin LAUBE  14707

1977 - Detective Senior Constable Lyndon WARING 

1978 - Senior Constable Kenneth ATKINS  17514

1979 - Senior Constable Robert LANE

1979 - Senior Constable Michael MITCHELL  17550

1980 - Senior Constable Barry O'DONOGHUE  16987

1980 -  Senior Constable Leslie TOWNSEND  17320

1981 - Constable John VINCS  20404

1981 - Constable Walter HEWITT  22598

            Constable Shaun MOYNIHAN  22420

1982 - Senior Constable Stephen HENRY 

1982 - Constable Harry CYGAN  19672      

1983 - Constable Clare BOURKE  23083  

1983 - Senior Constable Lindsay FORSYTHE

1985 -  Sergeant Arthur KOKKIN  17714

1986 - Constable Angela TAYLOR 

1986 - Senior Constable Maurice MOORE

1987 - Constable Neil CLINCH  24654

1987 - Senior Constable Peter SMITH  19373

1987 - Sergeant Russell THOMPSON  14833

1988 - Senior Constable Christopher MALONE  21999

1988 - Constable Damian EYRE

            Constable Steven TYNAN

1989 - Senior Constable Richard DUFTY  14392

1989 - Inspector Alan DICKINS  15108

1989 - Constable Trevor GIVEN  26577

1991 - Constable Andrew McFARLANE  25660

1994 - Sergeant Grant McPHIE  17489

1994 - Senior Constable Ian CRILLY  20290

1995 - Detective Senior Constable Douglas MATHERS

1997 - Senior Constable Timothy LEWCZUK  27626

1998 - Sergeant Gary SILK

            Senior Constable Rodney MILLER

1998 - Senior Constable Simon De WINNE  27590

1999 - Detective Senior Constable Edward HUBBARD

2000 - Senior Constable Mark BATEMAN  30810

            Senior Constable Fiona ROBINSON  30507

2005 -  Senior Constable Tony CLARKE 

2005 - Senior Constable Rennie PAGE

2006 - Senior Constable Anne BRIMBLECOMBE

Constable William HOGAN - On 26 February 1854, Constable HOGAN was performing duties at Sandridge Jetty, Hobsons Bay with Constable Will STAFFORD.  They were tasked with looking out for smugglers.  At some time between 8:00 and 9:00 pm on that night, which was very dark and stormy, Constable HOGAN accidentally fell into the waters of Hobsons Bay and drowned.

Constable Robert BRUNTON -  On 2 January 1856, Constable BRUNTON left his station at Porcupine at 7:00 am on horseback.  He was travelling to Sandhurst to have his horse shod.  Later that evening, at about 11:00 pm, his horse returned to it's stable at Porcupine without it's rider.  A search was immediately commenced, and Constable BRUNTON'S body was later found lying beside the road to Sandhurst having apparently fallen form his horse.

Constable David ANDERSON -  On 7 July 1856, Constable ANDERSON'S body was found in a creek a short distance from Wangaratta.  He had drowned, but the exact circumstances surrounding his death were never discovered.

Constable Stephen BATES -  On 2 August 1856, whilst on horseback patrol, Constable BATES attempted to cross the Loddon River about 9 kilometres from Serpentine Creek Police Station.  Despite not being able to swim, BATES led his horse into the water and clung to it while it swam the river.  Unfortunately, about halfway across, the horse sank into the river, dragging BATES down with it.  The horse eventually struggled to shore, but during the struggle BATES lost his grip on the horse and subsequently drowned.

Sergeant John McNALLY -  On 16 October 1856, at about 7:00 pm, Sergeant McNALLY rode out in search of an armed robbery suspect.  With him was Constable John MOORE.  They had received information that their suspect, William TURNER also known as "Gypsy SMITH", was camping at a miner's tent only a couple of miles away.  On arriving at the tent, McNALLY and MOORE found TURNER who made a desperate attempt to escape capture.  Being overpowered by the arresting police, TURNER called out for assistance from an associate William TWIGHAM, also known as "Cockney Bill", who was hiding in the tent.  When called upon, TWIGHAM came out of the tent holding a double barrelled shotgun and fired on McNALLY and MOORE.  McNALLY was killed instantly.  MOORE was wounded.  The two offenders then made their escape.  Seven days later, the pair were arrested near Amherst and charged with the murder of McNALLY.  TWIGHAM was later convicted of murder and sentenced to death.  He was subsequently hanged in Melbourne on 11 March 1857.  TURNER however, due to legal problems with his murder charge, plead guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years hard labour.

Constable Edward FALLON -  On 21 October 1856, in the early hours of the morning, Constable FALLON was on a routine patrol of the area near Mildura.  Whilst attempting a crossing of a creek near the Murray and Darling Rivers, he drowned.

Cadet Mounted Constable Edward THOMPSON -  On 14 September 1853, Henry BRADLEY and Patrick O'CONNOR, who were bushrangers, forced the captain of a boat to take them from Tasmania to Victoria.  As soon as they arrived, they went on a rampage, robbing and murdering anybody who crossed their path.  Their actions very quickly attracted the attention of police who began hunting the two crooks.  At dusk on 26 September 1853, the pursuing police finally cornered the outlaws at a property near Kilmore, and a gun battle ensued.  It was during this battle that THOMPSON received a gunshot wound to one of his lungs.  In the confusion of the battle, the two wanted men managed to flee on horseback, but the police were unable to follow as their horses had bolted during the gunfight.  After rounding up their horses, the police raised the alarm at the Kilmore Police Station, and a search of the area was commenced.  Some time after midnight, the offenders were again located and after another short gun battle they were finally taken into custody.  They were both charged with the attempted murder of THOMPSON and subsequently convicted and sentenced to death.  A public execution of both men followed in Melbourne at 8:00 am on 24 October 1853.  THOMPSON continued to survive, although he never really recovered from his wound.  After a long and painful illness, with his condition steadily deteriorating, THOMPSON finally succumbed and passed away on 4 December 1856.

Constable Robert LOGAN -  On 30 August 1858, Constable LOGAN left Harcourt Police Station to conduct a routine patrol of the road to Porcupine Police Station.  He left on horseback at about 5:00 pm.  At about 6:00 pm, police at Harcourt were notified that LOGAN had been killed as a result of falling from his horse on the Sandhurst Road near Porcupine Creek.

Constable Philip CABOT -  On 30 September 1858, whilst performing duties as a crewman on H.M.C.S.S. Victoria at King Island, CABOT was reported to have drowned in the execution of his duty.  There is no further information available on the exact circumstances surrounding his death.

Senior Constable Edward BARNETT -  On 1 February 1858, at about 1:00 am, Senior Constable BARNETT attended the White Hills Goldfield near Carisbrook.  He was attempting to arrest William BROOK who had just shot and killed Charles LOPEZ during an attempted robbery.  BROOK had been severely injured during the struggle with LOPEZ, who had stabbed him several times in an effort to protect himself.  BROOK made a desperate attempt to escape from BARNETT and fired upon him.  One of his bullets struck BARNETT in the heart and he was killed instantly.  BROOK was arrested a short time later, but died that same day as a result of his stab wounds.  The local community were outraged by the deaths of LOPEZ and BARNETT, blaming the "undesirable elements" who were attracted to the area by the goldrush to prey on the diggers.  Later that day, an estimated crowd of 1500 miners assembled and targeted the "undesirables" to mete out their vengeance.  The resulting riot saw many buildings destroyed and people assaulted before peace was restored.

Detective Constable Walter RENDELL -  On 26 April 1859, Detective RENDELL boarded a vessel moored on the Yarra River in search of stolen property.  As a result of this search, property was recovered and the ship's master, Morey TUCKER, was arrested.  As RENDELL was escorting TUCKER across the gangplank to the wharf, he fell in to the river and drowned.  TUCKER fled but was recaptured the following day in Richmond.  RENDELL'S death was initially thought to be suspicious as he was known to be a strong swimmer, and there were bruises on his body which had apparently been inflicted just before his death.  However, due to the lack of witnesses, an Inquest into his death found that it was accidental.

Sergeant George DODDS -  On 17 February 1858, Sergeant DODDS came to the assistance of a Constable at the Star of the West Hotel in Belfast.  The Constable had arrested John RUTLEDGE for being drunk and disorderly, but a struggle had occurred and RUTLEDGE struck the Constable.  RUTLEDGE was overpowered by the two police members, who then began to lead him back to the local lock-up.  On the way, RUTLEDGE took a large knife from his pocket and stabbed DODDS in the abdomen.  He was subsequently charged with wounding DODDS and, on 12 May 1858 was found not guilty by means of insanity.  He was committed to the Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum.  DODDS' injury resulted in a steady decline in his health and on 18 August 1859 he passed away.  Ironically, almost 12 months before his death, DODDS' attacker had been released form the asylum having been pronounced "no longer insane".

Constable Patrick MOYLETTE -  On 12 November 1859, MOYLETTE was returning to the Emerald Police Station after patrolling the Brittania Goldfield.  During the trip, he became lost.  An extensive search was conducted, and his horse and equipment were found but there was no trace of MOYLETTE.  His whereabouts were never established.

Constable Edward REILLY -  On 29 June 1860, at about 5:30 pm, Constable REILLY was riding his horse along Stratford Road in Sale.  He attempted to jump his horse over a fence at Greenwoods Farm, but the horse bucked and threw REILLY to the ground.  The horse also fell to the ground, landing on top of REILLY, killing him.

Constable William CAMPBELL -  On 17 August 1860, at about 6:00 pm, witnesses reported seeing Constable CAMPBELL riding his horse along Morses Creek Road "as fast as the horse could go".  A short distance later, apparently unable to control the horse, CAMPBELL fell and was killed.

Senior Constable William IRWIN -  On 28 December 1860, Senior Constable IRWIN travelled by buggy to a property near Wahring, in company with other police members, to recover a body which had been found in a paddock.  When they arrived, they found that their buggy was too small to complete the job, so IRWIN mounted a horse to ride to a nearby property to borrow a dray.  As he rode off, he was thrown from the horse and died from injuries.

Constable Patrick CONARTY -  On 27 May 1862, at about 11:30 am, Constable CONARTY and Sergeant McDONALD were escorting two prisoners to Dandenong.  On the Melbourne Road, somewhere between Narracan Creek and Moe Creek, they stopped to speak to Michael KENNEDY who was a witness in an upcoming court case.  KENNEDY had been clearing away roots form a large tree before they arrived, and as the three spoke the tree fell and killed CONARTY.

Constable Robert STRAHAN -  On 4 April 1863, whilst performing duties near Seymour, Constable STRAHAN was alerted to a prisoner who had escaped custody by swimming across the Goulburn River.  STRAHAN crossed the river by boat and, with the assistance of other police, recaptured the escapee.  On his return journey, he accepted a lift from the driver of a passing dray.  As they were crossing the Goulburn River, the dray struck trouble and both STRAHAN and the dray driver drowned.

Constable Daniel O'BOYLE -  On 4 August 1863, at about 7:00 am, whilst supervising prisoner James MURPHY, Constable O'BOYLE began cleaning the Warnambool Court House.  As he was kneeling down to light a fire, MURPHY struck O'BOYLE on the head with a heavy hammer.  The resulting injuries were extensive, and O"BOYLE died at 4:50 am the following day.  Immediately after his attack on the Constable, MURPHY calmly walked from the Court House and disappeared.  An extensive search was commenced within minutes of the attack, but MURPHY remained at large for two days before being recaptured some 40 kilometres away and charged with the murder of Constable O'BOYLE.  He was subsequently convicted and was hanged at the Geelong Gaol on 6 November 1863.

Superintendent 2nd Class Robert TAYLOR -  On 25 September 1863, at about 11:00 pm, whilst cleaning his service revolver, Superintendent TAYLOR was accidentally shot and received fatal injuries.

Constable William HANSON -  On 2 June 1864, Constable HANSON was assisting in a post-mortem examination at Scarsdale.  During the procedure, the doctor noted that HANSON had a cut on his skin and advised him to be careful during the procedure.  That night, HANSON had trouble sleeping and developed head aches.  The following day, he developed a fever and on 7 June he died.  An Inquest into his death found that he died from "absorption of matter into his system".

Constable John McELVEEN -  On 5 October 1864, at about 9:00 pm, Constable McELVEEN was conveying voting papers from Whittlesea to Eltham Police Station on horseback.  It was a stormy night, and because McELVEEN was unsure of the way to Eltham, he had enlisted the assistance of Alfred HOOPER to act as his guide.  As they attempted to cross a flooded bridge over a creek near Eltham, HOOPER, McELVEEN and McELVEEN'S horse fell into the creek where both men drowned.

Constable Justin McCARTHY -  On 19 March 1867, Constable McCARTHY was escorting a prisoner near Ulupna West.  At about 3:00 pm, McCARTHY lost control of his horse after it shied, and he fell receiving fatal injuries.

Sergeant Thomas HULL -  On 20 November 1868, at about 2:30 pm, Sergeant HULL discovered Constables Martin CALLOWAY and Michael FLANAGAN arguing outside the Hamilton Police Barracks.  FLANAGAN was furious because he had just been dismissed from the Police Force for persistent drunkenness.  He refused to take responsibility for his own actions though, and blamed his colleagues for the loss of his job.  Sergeant HULL broke up the dispute and spoke with FLANAGAN, who angrily walked off to his quarters and retrieved his service revolver.  He returned to HULL almost immediately and fired twice at HULL, who died 30 minutes later form injuries sustained in the attack.  FLANAGAN was wrestled to the ground and overpowered by CONWAY and another police member before being charged with the murder of HULL.  He was subsequently convicted and sentenced the death by hanging.  The sentence was carried out at the Melbourne Gaol on 31 March 1869.

Constable John DUFF -  On 11 November 1869, DUFF was conducting a patrol of the Greta area on horseback.  At about 4:20 pm, his horse returned to it's stable with a broken bridle.  An immediate search found DUFF'S body about 500 metres from the Police Station.  He had apparently died from injuries received after falling from his horse.

Constable William KENNEDY -  On 8 September 1870, some time between 5:00 and 6:00 pm, whilst riding in heavy rain on the road to Snowy Creek, Constable KENNEDY fell from his horse and drowned.

Constable John McNAMARA -  On 27 October 1870, Constable McNAMARA was attempting to cross the swollen Snodgrass Creek at Metcalf when he was swept away by floodwaters and drowned in the Coliban River.

Constable James DEACON -  On 6 June 1871, Constable DEACON was returning to the Stud Depot near Dandenong with a dray loaded with wood.  He stopped at Gibson's Hotel in Oakleigh to feed his horse.  After the horse was fed, DEACON removed its blinkers to replace the bit in its mouth.  The horse was spooked by something at this time, and bolted knocking DEACON to the ground.  As the horse took off dragging the dray behind it, a wheel passed over DEACON'S back resulting in fatal injuries.

Constable Patrick CURTIN -  On 28 May 1872, in the early hours of the morning, Constable CURTIN was travelling from Violet Town to Euroa by horse drawn wagon.  During the journey, the wagon passed over a pot-hole in the road and CURTIN fell to the ground.  He sustained fatal internal injuries from the fall.

Constable Patrick BARRETT -  On 15 June 1876, Constable BARRETT was performing duties when he went to serve a summons.  In order to go to the address to serve this summons, he had to cross a railway line.  He waited for the 8:10 am train from Melbourne to Windsor to pass before stepping onto the rails into the path of the 8:10 am train from Windsor to Melbourne!  BARRETT was killed instantly.

Constable James HERLIHY -  On 31 July 1876, Constable HERLIHY was riding his horse at Buninyong Station near the township of Donald.  During the ride, the horse bolted and ran into a wire fence.  HERLIHY suffered fatal injuries in the resultant fall.  His horse, although uninjured in this incident, was later destroyed when it was deemed too dangerous to ride.

Sergeant Michael KENNEDY, Constable Thomas LONIGAN, Constable Michael SCANLAN -  On 25 October, Sergeant KENNEDY and Constables Thomas LONIGAN, Michael SCANLAN and Thomas McINTYRE set off from Mansfield in search of Ned and Dan KELLY.  The KELLY brothers were wanted for the attempted murder of another Police Constable.  That night, the party camped at Stringybark Creek, about 32 kilometres from Mansfield.  The following morning, on 26 October, KENNEDY and SCANLON conducted a patrol of the creek.  During their absence, the KELLY brothers approached the camp and ordered McINTYRE and LONIGAN to surrender.  McINTYRE immediately complied, but LONIGAN attempted to find cover behind a tree and took aim at Ned KELLY with his service revolver.  KELLY fired upon LONIGAN, killing him.

The KELLY'S respected McINTYRE'S willingness to surrender and promised his life would be spared if he convinced KENNEDY and SCANLAN to surrender their arms on their return from patrol.  The KELLY'S then lay in wait for the return of the patrolling members.  When KENNEDY and SCANLON returned, having heard the gunshot that had killed LONIGAN, they were called upon to throw down their arms.  SCANLAN immediately opened fire upon Ned KELLY with his rifle.  KELLY returned fire and fatally wounded SCANLAN.  KENNEDY dismounted from his horse and also returned fire, and after a short gun battle, he too was fatally wounded by Ned KELLY.  McINTYRE in the meantime, had mounted KENNEDY'S horse and fled.

On 26 June 1880, the Kelly Gang initiated a showdown against police at Glenrowan.  Three of the four gang members, including Dan KELLY, were killed in the resulting gun battle.  Ned KELLY was arrested after being wounded in the battle.  He was convicted and sentenced to death, being hanged in the Melbourne Gaol on 11 November 1880.

Constable Patrick MALLEVEY -  On 7 June 1880, at about 9:30 pm, Constable MALLAVEY was conducting a patrol along the wharf on the Yarra Bank at Melbourne.  It was a dark, wet night and at about 10:30 pm, some sailors reported hearing a cry for help form the water.  An immediate search was started and at about 10:50 pm it was discovered that MALLEVEY was missing.  His body was found early the next morning floating in the river.

Sergeant 1st Class James PORTER -  On 22 February 1881, at about 7:00 pm, Sergeant PORTER was fatally injured in a fall down a flight of stone steps at the Richmond Depot.

Constable Thomas COLLINS -  On 18 March 1884, whilst conducting a patrol of the Wangaratta area on horseback, Constable COLLINS fell and received serious internal injuries.  These injuries resulted in his death at the Wangaratta Hospital on 23 March 1884.  During the resulting Coronial Inquest, the local council was found to have contributed to his death by allowing an unlit obstruction to remain on a roadway.

Sergeant 1st Class Leonard FAWSSETT -  On 4 May 1884, at about 11:00 am, Sergeant FAWSSETT was riding a stagecoach near Kerang.  As the driver made a sharp turn, a harness on the coach broke and it turned onto it's side.  FAWSSETT received a broken leg in the crash which later needed to be amputated.  Despite the amputation, gangrene set in and resulted in FAWSSETT'S death on 12 June 1884.

Constable Thomas RYAN -  On 6 January 1886, after escorting his niece to her house in White Hills, Constable RYAN decided to patrol the local Chinese camp.  This was the last time he was ever seen.  His disappearance triggered an extensive search of the area, but no trace of him was ever found. 

Constable Daniel COURTNEY -  On 15 October 1888, Constable COURTNEY was performing night shift duties in the Kensington area.  He was last seen alive at 11:45 pm when he called in to the Flemington Police Station to make a phone call.  At about 5:00 am on 16 October, his body was found on the tracks at the Kensington Railway Station.  A subsequent Inquest revealed he had been killed by a passing train.

Constable Arthur BROWN -  On 13 March 1892, Constable BROWN died as a result of a fractured skull during an altercation at the Shamrock Hotel in Bendigo with David STOREY and William CARROLL.

Constable James SLATTERY -  On 24 March 1893, Constable SLATTERY was walking to the local Magistrate's Chambers to have some documents signed.  As he crossed the railway line at Dover Street, Newmarket he was struck by the 5:19 pm Essendon to Melbourne train and killed.

Senior Constable Thomas HOLT -  On 15 February 1893, whilst investigating a matter near Nagambie, HOLT was thrown from his horse when it reared to avoid a flock of sheep which ran into its path.  His foot got caught in a stirrup and he received severe internal injuries as the horse continued to buck.  He survived the initial fall, only to have his health deteriorate until he was forced to resign from the Police Force.  He died on 25 September 1893.

Constable John GLYNN -  On 14 February 1894, at about 7:00 pm, Constable GLYNN was seen to be riding his horse down a bush track near Mangalore.  Early the following morning, his body was found a short distance from where he was last seen.  He had apparently died from injuries received after falling from his horse.

Constable Olaf HOYEM -  On 10 August 1895, Constable HOYEM was patrolling the Devenish area.  He had met up with two other mounted Constables and as he was attempting to remount his horse, it shied away and threw HOYEM to the ground.  He subsequently died after receiving a fractured skull in the fall.

Constable Josiah ROWLEY -  On 28 December 1897, at about 9:45 am, Constable ROWLEY was attempting to cross flooded King's Billabong via a makeshift bridge.  His horse fell during the crossing and ROWLEY was pinned beneath the water by the weight of the animal resulting in him drowning.

Constable Timothy MURPHY -  On 1 January 1902, whilst being treated in the Mildura Hospital for Typhoid Fever contracted from drinking water form a billabong whilst on patrol, Constable MURPHY passed away.

Constable Richard JOHNSTON -  On 12 February 1902, whilst attempting to arrest George SHAW in St Kilda for the murder of a Police Constable in Sydney, Constable JOHNSTON was shot and killed.

Constable Charles HORNIBROOK -  On 18 May 1902, whilst conducting mounted patrols near Rheola, Constable HORNIBROOK fell from his horse and died as a result of his injuries.

Constable Henry BLAIR -  On 5 January 1906, whilst being treated in the Mildura Hospital for meningitis, Constable BLAIR succumbed to the illness and passed away.  He was initially hospitalised after contracting Typhoid Fever from drinking water from King's Billabong whilst on patrol.

Constable Hugh LENNOX -  On 12 March 1907, Constable LENNOX returned to Mitta Mitta Police Station after conducting an overnight mounted patrol of the surrounding areas.  As he returned, his horse bucked and he was thrown against the pommel of his saddle before falling to the ground.  He received serious internal injuries, including a fractured pelvis.  As a result of his injuries, Peritonitis developed and he died on 15 March.

Constable Hugh KENNEDY -  On the evening of 17 June 1908, Constable KENNEDY was riding his horse at a canter on the outskirts of the Shepparton township when he rode into a plough which was loaded on the back of an unlit dray travelling down the middle of the road.  As a result of his injuries, peritonitis set in and, on 19 June at Mooroopna, KENNEDY passed away.

Constable Francis BRUCKNER -  On 17 July 1909, whilst walking to an address in Clark Street, Northcote, Constable BRUCKNER was struck by a Melbourne bound "football special" train at the Clark Street Railway Crossing and killed.  He had waited for another train to pass before making his crossing of the railway line, but failed to see or hear the approaching "special".

Constable Charles JONES -  On 1 January 1911, at Bacchus Marsh, Constable JONES was assaulted by local youths who hit him over the head with a broken bottle.  He subsequently died from a fractured skull.

Constable John COLLINS -  Some time during 1906, Constable COLLINS had been kicked in the stomach during an attempt to effect an arrest in Prahran.  He sustained serious internal injuries and was admitted to the Police Hospital for treatment where he remained for a considerable time before being released to resume duties.  However, after his release, he began to suffer pain in his abdomen and tests revealed that a growth had developed.  This growth burst on 9 January 1911 and despite attempts by doctors to save him, COLLINS died the following day.

Constable James OGILVIE, Constable Harold RIDDLE -  On 8 December 1911, Constables OGILVIE and RIDDLE were members of the Police Band which had performed at a carnival the day before in Camperdown.  In appreciation for their performance, some local residents took the band members to Lake Elingamite for a picnic.  Whilst returning from the picnic, the car in which OGILVIE and RIDDLE were travelling in overturned, resulting in serious injuries to both of the police members.  They were admitted to the local hospital but both died within days due to complications which developed from their injuries.

Constable Edmund CRIMMIN -  On 6 April 1912, whilst riding along O'Callaghans Parade in Horsham, Constable CRIMMIN turned his horse to follow a person he had seen riding a bicycle along a footpath.  He was riding at a canter, and on a tight reign, when the horse lunged forward throwing CRIMMIN from his saddle and head first onto the road.  He died about three hours later in hospital as a result of his injuries.

Constable David McGRATH -  On 1 October 1915, whilst investigating a burglary at Melbourne Trades Hall, Constable McGRATH was shot and killed by John Jackson.  It was also suspected that notorious underground criminal "Squizzy" Taylor was involved in the burglary.

Senior Constable John TENNANT -  On 24 October 1916, Senior Constable TENNANT was a passenger in a car travelling along Dalyston Road, Kilcunda.  The car ran off the road and overturned after a problem developed with its steering.  TENNANT was crushed and killed in the accident which happened at about 4:15 pm.

Constable Angus McINNES -  On 25 November 1916, at about 7:00 pm, Constable McINNES and three other mounted policemen were riding down Spring Street in Melbourne after a day patrolling the races at Flemington.  Along Spring Street, McINNES' horse bolted and he fell from the saddle receiving a fractured skull in the fall.  He died a matter of hours later in the Alfred Hospital.

Constable George TAYLOR -  On 15 March 1920, Constable TAYLOR was shot and killed at Pyramid Hill by Timothy BENNETT, who was reportedly mentally disturbed.

Constable William SHARROCK -  On 9 January 1921, SHARROCK was a passenger on board the motor launch "Nestor" when it sank in the Hopkins River at Warrnambool.  He assisted in saving the life of his sister-in-law and her child, and then helped rescue another infant despite already being physically exhausted.  No sooner had this second child been safely placed in a row boat, SHARROCK gave in to his exhaustion and slipped beneath the water and drowned.  Of the 80 passengers on board the boat, 10 drowned.  SHARROCK'S heroic efforts were later recognized when he was awarded a posthumous Valour Badge.

Constable Edward O'NEILL -  On 17 April 1922, at about 10:30 am, O'NEILL was riding his horse at Nhill when it stumbled and threw him to the ground.  During the fall, O'NEILL was also hit in the head by a hoof, resulting in a fractured skull.  He was found unconscious and admitted to hospital where he underwent surgery.  Despite the operation, he never recovered and finally died on 3 May 1922 of septic meningitis caused by the fracture to his skull.

Constable Joseph DELANEY -  On 30 August 1923, Constable DELANEY attended an address in Swan Hill to interview 14 year old Frederick James SMITH over a burglary the youth was believed to have committed.  On his arrival, SMITH shot and killed DELANEY.

Constable Clyde SMITH -  On 5 January 1925, Constables SMITH and KELLY were talking on a street corner in Frankston.  KELLY was examining an automatic pistol which discharged accidentally.  The fired bullet hit SMITH in the groin.  He died later that day from the injury.

Constable James CLARE -  On 24 December 1925, Constable CLARE was stabbed to death by Mario CONDELLO in West Melbourne.  CONDELLO was later acquitted.

Constable Donald DUNCAN -  On 27 June 1926, at about 11:45 am, whilst conducting motorcycle patrol duties in the Heidelberg area, Constable DUNCAN collided with a truck and was killed instantly at the intersection of Grimshaw Road and Greensborough Lane.

Constable Arthur CURRIE -  On 1 October 1926, whilst working as a Wireless Operator in a patrol car, CURRIE was seriously injured when the car he was travelling in struck a tramway excavation and overturned outside the Alfred Hospital in Commercial Road, Prahran.  He was admitted to hospital with severe head injuries but died about 4 hours later.

Constable Owen MAGGS -  On 23 April 1928, Constable MAGGS was a sidecar passenger on a police motorcycle driven by Constable SKILBECK.  That evening, they collided with a car at the intersection of Commercial Road and St Kilda Road.  MAGGS suffered severe injuries and was admitted to the Alfred Hospital, but was transferred to Melbourne Hospital a few days later.  He died on 9 June 1928.

Constable William ROBERTS -  On 11 February 1931, at about 5:00 am, ROBERTS was travelling in the No. 2 Wireless Patrol Car along New Street in Brighton.  At the intersection of Bay Street, it collided with another car resulting in ROBERTS receiving a fractured skull.  He died on 14 February.

Constable John ROBINS -  On 30 April 1935, Constable ROBINS was riding as a sidecar passenger on a police motorcycle.  At about 4:45 am, whilst travelling along the Geelong Road about 11 kilometres west of Werribee, the motorcycle moved onto the wrong side of the road in heavy rain and was struck by a motor car.  ROBINS was killed in the crash.

Constable Leonard RYMER -  On 1 February 1937, Constable RYMER was performing duties as a sidecar passenger on a police motorcycle which had broken down on Point Nepean Road.  It was hitched to the rear of a tow truck and the journey back to Russell Street commenced.  As the two vehicles passed through St Kilda Junction, the motorcycle overturned resulting in injuries to both police members who were subsequently admitted to the Police Hospital.  Initially, it was thought that RYMER only had a broken collar bone, but he died later that night as a result of complications.

Constable Bertram ROBINSON -  On 11 January 1938, Constable ROBINSON was tasked with fatigue duties (cleaning) at the offices of the Gaming Squad in Little Bourke Street, Melbourne.  At about 10:05 am, when cleaning a third floor window, he fell to the pavement and suffered serious injuries.  He died the following day in the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Constable Victor BATEMAN -  On 4 April 1938, Constable BATEMAN was riding a police motorcycle with sidecar.  He was pursuing a speeding motorist along Lygon Street, Carlton.  Near the intersection of Curtain Street, the fleeing vehicle crashed into the rear of another car.  Attempting to avoid the collision, BATEMAN swerved but hit a tram power pole and was killed.

First Constable William CAWTHORN -  On 30 June 1939, CAWTHORN went to the intersection of Dandenong Road and Walnut Street, Carnegie responding to a motor vehicle collision at that intersection.  As he stood in the intersection, a passing truck hit him and two other men, one of who died instantly.  CAWTHORN was taken to the Alfred Hospital, but died later that night.

Constable Frederick JONES -  On 1 March 1943, whilst on patrol, Constable JONES was shot and killed by Norman SEARLE in Richmond.

Constable Max KOOP -  On 31 December 1947, Constable KOOP was performing motorcycle patrol duties along Pt Nepean Road, Mt Martha.  At about 12:00 am, he was critically injured when he ran off the road.  He was hospitalised at the Alfred Hospital, but never regained consciousness and died on 2 January 1948.

Constable Garth ATKIN -  On 22 October 1948, whilst riding a police motorcycle along St Georges Road in North Fitzroy, Constable ATKIN struck the rear of a parked truck and was killed.

First Constable Edward SIMMONS -  On 24 December 1950, First Constable SIMMONS was conducting a motorcycle patrol in the Frankston area.  At about 11:20 pm, whilst travelling along Nepean Highway, he ran off the road at Oliver's Hill and was killed when he collided with a fence.

Constable George HOWELL -  On 30 January 1952, HOWELL attempted to arrest William O'MEALLY at East Malvern for theft, but was shot dead.

Constable Ronald CREUSOT -  On 6 April 1952, at about 12:25 am, Constable CREUSOT was riding his police motorcycle along Nicholson Street in Carlton.  At the intersection of Princes Street, he was involved in a collision with a car and received fatal injuries.

Constable Charles REEVE -  On 17 May 1954, whilst riding a police motorcycle along Toorak Road, Toorak, Constable REEVE was involved in a collision with a car at the intersection of St Georges Road and was killed.

Constable William HARNETTY -  On 16 May 1956, near Carisbrook, Constable HARNETTY was helping three other men rescue sheep from rising flood waters.  Their boat was caught on a tree and overturned.  The three civilians found safety, but HARNETTY was carried away by the raging water and drowned.

Constable John GLEN -  On 4 August 1956, at about 7:15 pm, Constable GLEN was performing motorcycle patrol duties along Melbourne Road, Corio.  He received serious injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car.  He died as a result of his injuries in the Geelong Hospital on 9 August 1956.

Constable Leonard REES -  On 4 December 1956, REES was killed when the police motorcycle he was riding struck the rear of a car in High Street, Glen Iris at about 2:10 am.

First Constable John BRENNAN -  On 12 November 1957, BRENNAN commenced duty at Sea Lake.  He used his own personal motor car to transport a prisoner to the Bendigo Watch House before making the return journey.  At about 1:30 am on 13 November, he collided with a truck on the Calder Highway at Kurting and was killed.

Constable Horace CAREY -  On 16 May 1959, whilst riding a police motorcycle with sidecar along Mercer Street, Geelong, Constable CAREY collided with a car resulting in fatal injuries.

First Constable Graham STOW -  On 5 July 1963, whilst riding a motorcycle along Princes Highway, Werribee at about 10:45 am, STOW was overtaken by a speeding motorist.  He subsequently began pursuing this vehicle which was travelling at an estimated speed of about 130 KPH.  Approaching the Little River Bridge, STOW was thrown from his motorcycle after apparently losing control.  He struck a concrete post and was killed instantly.

First Constable Ray DENMAN -  On 3 May 1964, First Constable DENMAN attended a domestic dispute at Numurkah.  He was subsequently shot and killed by Kim CHRISTIAN who had armed himself during the dispute.  He was later acquitted.

Constable Malroy McDONALD -  On 29 January 1966, McDONALD attended to an injured dog lying on Geelong Road at Brooklyn.  He was directing traffic around the animal when a car swerved to miss another vehicle and struck McDONALD causing severe internal injuries.  He was rushed to the Footscray and District Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery but died as a result of his injuries.

First Constable Briam COLEMAN -  On 9 December 1966, First Constable COLEMAN was exercising in the Drill Hall at the St Kilda Road Police Depot in Melbourne.  He tried to perform a forward somersault from a low springboard onto some gym mats but landed awkwardly and lost consciousness.  He was rushed to Prince Henry's Hospital with severe spinal injuries but was pronounced dead on arrival.

First Constable Darrel BLYTHE -  On 3 November 1968, at about 2:30 am, First Constable BLYTHE was driving along the Princes Highway at Werribee.  As he neared the intersection with the Maltby Bypass he was struck head-on by another vehicle travelling at high speed on the wrong side of the road.  The driver of this vehicle, Graham TILLMAN, was affected by alcohol immediately prior to the collision.  Both men were rushed to the Footscray and District Hospital.  Shortly after admission to the hospital, both were pronounced dead.

Constable Phillip FLEMING -  On 19 February 1971, FLEMING was travelling as a passenger in a police Divisional Van along The Boulevard in Kew.  The van ran off the road at about 5:40 am and crashed through a fence before rolling down an embankment.  FLEMING suffered major head injuries in the crash and died as a result.

Constable William BENBOW -  On 17 April 1971, Constable BENBOW attended the intersection of Swan and Lennox Streets in Richmond to move bystanders away from a partly demolished building which was unsafe.  As he was trying to move them along, a wall collapsed killing BENBOW and three others.

Constable Robert WORLAND -  On 9 October 1971, Constable WORLAND was off duty and driving his car along Eltrick Road, Heywood.  He lost control and crashed.  The crash resulted in severe injuries to WORLAND and his two passengers, all of who later died at the Portland Hospital.  WORLAND'S passengers at the time had been his wife June, and Mrs Sue BENBOW who was the widow of Constable William BENBOW (see above).  The reason Mrs BENBOW had been travelling with the WORLANDS on this occasion is that it was one of many outings that had been organised by the Richmond Police for her after her husband's death.

Senior Constable John CREBER -  On 25 April 1972, Senior Constable CREBER was chasing a burglary suspect on foot across parkland in Heidelberg.  A Sergeant mistakenly identified CREBER as the offender and shouted for him to stop, but CREBER continued to chase the real offender.  The Sergeant then discharged his service revolver with the intention of firing a warning shot over CREBER'S head, but the shot hit CREBER in the skull and he died a short time later in the Austin Hospital.

Senior Constable Norman CURSON -  On 8 January 1974, Senior Constable CURSON was performing foot patrol duties at the main entrance to Flinders Street Railway Station in Melbourne.  He was approached by a young woman and as he turned to face her in conversation, James BELSEY calmly walked up behind him and, producing a knife, cut CURSON'S throat.  BELSEY then calmly walked across Flinders Street into Young & Jackson's Hotel where he was arrested a short time later.  In the meantime, CURSON had been rushed to Prince Henry's Hospital but died a few short hours later.  BELSEY had a long history of mental disorder and had made frequent threats to kill police.  He was charged with the murder of Senior Constable CURSON but was subsequently acquitted because of his insanity.  As a result, he was sentenced to be detained "at the Governor's pleasure".

Senior Constable Alan LARGE -  On 16 April 1974, at about 11:10 pm, Senior Constable LARGE was on motorcycle patrol on the Northern Highway near Kilmore.  Approaching the Hume Highway intersection, he attempted to overtake a slow moving vehicle towing a horse float.  At this time, another car turned onto the Northern Highway from the Hume towards LARGE.  Dazzled by the headlights of the oncoming car, LARGE struck the side of the horse float and was bounced across the road directly into the path of the oncoming car and was killed instantly.

Senior Constable John WILSON -  On 2 February 1975, Senior Constable WILSON was driving along Stud Road in Scoresby.  At about 5:40 am, another car pulled out in front of him and he swerved to avoid a collision.  WILSON lost control of the police car and it overturned, ejecting him and causing fatal injuries.

Sergeant Lionel BAUM -  On 1 June 1975, on the Princes Highway at Cann River, Sergeant BAUM began to set up a road block as a result of information he had received of a wanted man in the area.  As he reached inside the police car, he grabbed hold of his shotgun by the barrel and began pulling it towards him.  The weapon discharged, and BAUM was shot in the stomach causing severe injuries.  Within 15 minutes he was dead.  It was later established that the information regarding the wanted man was false and had been a deliberate attempt to fool police so that the criminal could escape.

Detective Sergeant John HODGE -  On 25 February 1976, HODGE was driving along the Princes Highway near Drouin.  It was very early in the morning, and HODGE had been conducting overnight covert surveillance duties on suspected criminals operating in the Drouin area.  Just east of Drouin, his car left the road and overturned.  The accident scene was not found for quite some time as the car had come to rest down an embankment.  When help finally arrived, HODGE was dead.

Senior Constable Kevin LAUBE -  On 3 March 1976, whilst performing motorcycle duties along Coolart Road, Somerville, LAUBE was involved in a collision with a car which pulled out in front of him at Eramosa Road.  He died at the scene.

Detective Senior Constable Lyndon WARING -  On 13 December 1977, WARING was killed when the car he was a passenger in was involved in a collision with another vehicle at the intersection of Katamatite-Congupna Road and the Katandra-Numurkah Road, Invergordan.

Senior Constable Kenneth ATKINS -  On 11 July 1978, ATKINS was riding a police motorcycle along the Tullamarine Freeway.  He was undergoing training on the motorcycle when, at about 9:05 am, he lost control and fell.  He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with severe injuries, but died shortly after.

Senior Constable Robert LANE -  On 13 July 1979, Senior Constable LANE crossed the border into New South Wales to interview a suspect for stealing a car.  He was subsequently shot and killed by the suspect, Daniel CHAPMAN, at Kyalite, NSW.

Senior Constable Michael MITCHELL -  On 7 September 1979, Senior Constable MITCHELL was riding a police motorcycle, escorting a wide load through the Port Melbourne area.  At about 9:25 am at the intersection of Ingles and Fennell Streets, he struck a car and received serious injuries.  He was rushed to the Alfred Hospital, but died later that day.

Senior Constable Barry O'DONOGHUE -  On 11 August 1980, at about 3:15 pm whilst on motorcycle duty, Senior Constable O'DONOGHUE was involved in a collision with a car at the intersection of Ballarat Road and Short Street in Maidstone.  He died as a result of his injuries.

Senior Constable Leslie TOWNSEND -  On 9 September 1980, whilst performing motorcycle patrol duties in the Wallan area, Senior Constable TOWNSEND was buffetted by a strong gust of wind as he exited the Northern Highway at the Hume Highway intersection.  He lost control of his bike and fell to the road before sliding into railing on the side of the road.  He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Kilmore Hospital.

Constable John VINCS -  On 29 October 1981, whilst performing motorcycle patrol in the Brunswick area, VINCS was involved in a collision with a car at the intersection of Dawson and Barry Streets and fatally injured.

Constable Walter HEWITT, Constable Shaun MOYNIHAN -  On 27 November 1981, at about 6:15 am, Constables HEWITT and MOYNIHAN were patrolling the South Melbourne area when they initiated a pursuit of two speeding motorcycles.  They chased the offenders to Caulfield where on of the bikes was intercepted and the chase for the second bike was terminated.  Minutes later, HEWITT and MOYNIHAN again saw the motorcycle which had evaded then and re-engaged in pursuit.  As they travelled west along Inkerman Road across the Hawthorn Road intersection, they collided with a Divisional Van which had come to assist them in the chase.  Their police car was put into a spin and slid some 50 metres along Inkerman Street into a telegraph pole.  Both occupants were killed instantly.

Senior Constable Stephen HENRY -  On 29 January 1982, whilst performing motorcycle patrol duties along the Hume Highway at Wandong, Senior Constable HENRY attempted to intercept a car being driven recklessly.  What he had no way of knowing at the time was that the car was stoeln, and being driven by a man who had committed many serious offences in Melbourne over the previous two days.  He was also armed with a high powered rifle, and was an escapee from a psychiatric hospital in Sydney.  In an effort to have the motorist pull over, HENRY road up alongside him to signal him to stop.  As he did this, the offender calmly took aim and shot HENRY in the head.  Although severely wounded, HENRY attempted to use his police radio to alert other police.  The offender was intercepted a short time later by more police, and he again used his firearm in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid arrest.  HENRY was hospitalised but, on 1 March 1982, he passed away having never regained consciousness.

Constable Harry CYGAN -  On 19 April 1982, whilst escorting a wide load on his police motorcycle along Heatherton Road, Springvale, Constable CYGAN rode through a patch of oil on the road.  He lost control and slid into the path of an oncoming vehicle resulting in his death.

Constable Clare BOURKE -  On 16 March 1983, Constable BOURKE was working as Watch House Keeper at the Sunshine Police Station.  At about 1:00 am, a Senior Constable who was completing his duties was returning his operational safety equipment.  He had unloaded his revolver, but had placed what he mistakenly thought was a blank round in the cylinder to play a practical joke on the young Constable.  He then discharged the firearm at BOURKE resulting in fatal injuries.

Senior Constable Lindsay FORSYTHE -  On 22 June 1983, FORSYTHE was shot and killed at Maldon by a colleague who was having an affair with FORSYTHE'S wife.

Sergeant Arthur KOKKIN -  On 17 August 1985, whilst performing foot patrol duties in Malvern, Sergeant KOKKIN was struck by a car and killed as he crossed Glenferrie Road.

Constable Angela TAYLOR -  On March 27 1986, shortly before midday, Constable Taylor left the Russell Street Police Complex to collect lunches for her colleagues.  As she stepped on to Russell Street, she passed within 1 metre of a car packed with gelignite.  At this time, the gelignite was detonated and the car exploded, showering the area with shrapnel.  TAYLOR suffered severe burns to 70% of her body and was hospitalised as a result.  However, she died on 20 April 1986.  Stanley TAYLOR and Craig MINOGUE were convicted and imprisoned over the bombing which was motivated by an intense hatred of police.

Senior Constable Maurice MOORE -  On 27 September 1986, MOORE was shot and killed at Maryborough whilst arresting Robert NOWELL for car theft.

Constable Neil CLINCH -  On 4 April 1987, at about 6:00 am, Constable CLINCH attended a flat in Lorne Street, Fawkner with a group of other police members to investigate a stabbing overnight.  The flat was surrounded by police, and one of the members knocked on the front door.  At this time, a man armed with a .22 calibre rifle walked out of the rear of the flat and threatened a police woman, who fired 2 shots from her revolver.  CLINCH came to her aid and tried to tackle the man as the police woman fired her revolver and he was struck in the head by one of the bullets.  He was rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital where he died the following day.

Senior Constable Peter SMITH -  On 14 May 1987, Senior Constable SMITH was a student on a motorcycle training course.  The group of students and their two instructors were riding along Skenes Road, Apollo Bay when SMITH failed to take a bend in the road and hit a tree.  He was killed instantly.

Sergeant Russell THOMPSON -  On 9 September 1987, whilst conducting a routine traffic stop on the Midland Highway, North Geelong, Sergeant THOMPSON was hit by a passing car and killed.

Senior Constable Christopher MALONE -  On 17 November 1988, MALONE was responding to an urgent job.  He was driving his police car along North Road in Ormond when he came to a railway crossing.  The boom gates were down, and warning signals were operating.  MALONE waited for the train to pass, but the gates and signals remained in operation.  He then drove around the gates to cross the tracks, but was struck by another train despite a desperate attempt to avoid the collision.  He was killed instantly.

Constable Damian EYRE, Constable Steven TYNAN -  On 12 October 1988, Constables TYNAN & EYRE were performing nightshift Divisional Van duties.  In the early hours of the morning, they received a job to investigate a suspect vehicle abandoned in the middle of the road in Walsh Street, South Yarra.  When they arrived, the young men were faced with a Holden sedan parked, engine running, in the middle of the road.  Its headlights were on, and both front doors were wide open.  As they two Constables were looking into the abandoned car, they were shot and killed by murderers waiting in ambush.  Victor PIERCE, Trevor PETTINGILL, Peter McEVOY and Anthony FARRELL were all charged with the murder but were subsequently acquitted.

Senior Constable Richard DUFTY -  On 9 April 1989 at about 9:45 pm, DUFTY was directing traffic at the intersection of Phillip Island and Churchill Roads on Phillip Island.  He was standing in the middle of the intersection using his torch to direct traffic when he stepped backwards into the path of an oncoming car.  He was flown by Air Ambulance to the Alfred Hospital but died from his injuries.

Inspector Alan DICKINS -  On 5 August 1989, Inspector DICKENS was driving along the Maroondah Highway at Bonnie Doon.  At about 11:20 pm, he was involved in a head-on collision with another car and was killed instantly.

Constable Trevor GIVEN -  On 12 November 1989, at about 3:40 am, Constable GIVEN was conducting an urgent medical transport from the Essendon Airport to the Alfred Hospital.  Near the intersection of Racecourse and Flemington Roads in Parkville, he lost control of the police car and struck a pole, killing him instantly.

Constable Andrew McFARLANE -  On 9 June 1991, Constable McFARLANE was driving along the Hume Freeway near Tallarook.  He lost control of his car at about 8:20 am on the slippery road.  This resulted in his car leaving the road and hitting a tree.  He was killed instantly.

Sergeant Grant McPHIE  -  On 3 February 1994, Sergeant McPHIE was pursuing a motorcycle along Lower Dandenong Road in Dingley.  At about 8:30 pm, he attempted to overtake another vehicle but lost control as he passed through some roadworks.  His car rolled, crossed the median strip and finally came to rest on the opposite side of the road.  McPHIE was killed in the crash.

Senior Constable Ian CRILLY -  On 13 August 1994, whilst driving along the Murray Valley Highway to Corryong to set up a speed camera site, Senior Constable CRILLY failed to take a bend near Ebden.  At about 6:35 am, his car left the wet highway, traveled up an embankment, and struck a concrete pole at speed resulting in his instant death.

Detective Senior Constable Douglas MATHERS -  On 9 January 1995, MATHERS was a passenger in an unmarked police car travelling along Broomfield Road, Broomfield.  As their vehicle drove through a long left hand bend, another vehicle travelling the other way swerved onto the wrong side of the road straight at them.  The police driver tried to steer onto the opposite side of the road but the other car struck the unmarked police car at speed, killing MATHERS instantly.

Senior Constable Timothy LEWCZUK -  On 10 May 1997 at about 8:20 pm, Senior Constable LEWCZUK and his partner intercepted a motorist on the Western Ring Road at Ardeer.  The intercept had occurred on the Western Freeway Overpass.  Whilst they were out of the car speaking to the motorist, another car struck the rear of the police car and threw LEWCZUK over the first car before he fell to his death 15 metres below onto the Western Freeway.

Sergeant Gary SILK, Senior Constable Rodney MILLER -  On 16 August 1998, SILK and MILLER were performing plain clothes duties in an unmarked police car in the Moorabbin area.  The were part of a team of police investigating a series of armed robberies in the area.  At about 12:20 am, in Cochranes Road, they intercepted a suspicious vehicle.  After a short conversation with the two male occupants, one of the suspects drew a firearm and shot SILK without warning, knocking him to the ground.  MILLER returned fire, only to be met with a hail of bullets from both offenders.  He too was subsequently shot, and staggered from the scene to seek help.  During this time, the two offenders walked over to SILK who was laying on the verge, gravely wounded.  One of the offenders then shot SILK in the head at point blank range, killing him.  They then got back into their car and left the area.  MILLER had managed to stagger/crawl some distance away to a nearby restaurant where he collapsed.  Colleagues quickly arrived on the scene and MILLER was able to give them a description of the offenders with his dying breath.  Both killers were later charged and convicted after one of Victoria's largest criminal investigations in police history.  Both were sentenced to life imprisonment. 

Senior Constable Simon De WINNE -  On 26 December 1998, De WINNE was driving along Midland Highway near Swanpool.  At about 9:35 am, when attempting to intercept a motorist, he lost control of his police car and died as a result of hitting a tree.

Detective Senior Constable Edward HUBBARD -  On 15 June 1999, whilst taking part in a pre-selection course for the elite Special Operations Group (SOG) of Victoria Police, HUBBARD collapsed.  He was rushed to the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton where he failed to regain consciousness, and passed away on 22 June 1999.

Senior Constable Mark BATEMAN, Senior Constable Fiona ROBINSON -  On 20 May 2000, Senior Constables BATEMAN and ROBINSON were performing Divisional Van duties in the Northcote area.  At about 2:20 am, they were responding to an emergency along High Street.  The flashing red and blue lights of the van were operating, but the siren was off.  At the intersection of Dennis Street, the rear of the van was struck by a turning vehicle.  The resultant loss of control saw the van hit a concrete curb before half rolling into a power pole.  This impact crushed the passenger cabin, killing both occupants instantly.

Senior Constable Tony CLARKE -  On 24 April 2005, Senior Constable CLARKE was performing traffic patrol duties along the Warburton Highway as a member of the Knox Regional Traffic Task Unit (RTTU) in an unmarked police car.  Early in the shift, on the night of 23 April, CLARKE had intercepted Mark BAILEY and issued him a Penalty Notice for excessive speed.  Now, in the early hours of the 24th, CLARKE again intercepted BAILEY.  BAILEY, who reportedly had long suffered from a psychiatric illness, began to struggle with CLARKE and managed to snatch CLARKE'S revolver from its holster.  He ordered CLARKE to lay on the ground, and with CLARKE pleading for his life, BAILEY shot him in the head killing him instantly.  BAILEY then stole the police car and left the area.  CLARKE'S body, and BAILEY'S car were found a short time later by police who were searching for CLARKE as he had not been answering his radio.  About 20 kilometres away, BAILEY had stopped the police car and made a phone call to his mother, telling her what he had done.  At this time, a passing taxi driver rang police to report a suspicious vehicle in the area (BAILEY in the police car).  He was on the phone when police from Yarra Ranges TMU & Mount Evelyn arrived and he shot himself a short time after with CLARKE'S revolver.

Senior Constable Rennie PAGE -  On 26 April 2005, Senior Constable PAGE was conducting traffic patrol duties on the Hume Highway near Violet Town.  In what was to become a horror two days for members of Victoria Police, PAGE was struck and killed by a passing motorist as he stood on the side of the Highway talking to another motorist he had just intercepted.  In a sad twist, Senior Constable PAGE had been a close friend of Tony CLARKE, who had been murdered just two days earlier (see above).

Senior Constable Anne BRIMBLECOMBE -  On 16 August 2006, Senior Constable BRIMBLECOMBE was travelling from Wangaratta to Mitta Mitta Primary School to give a presentation to the children in her role as Bicycle Education Officer.  She lost control of her car on the Omeo Highway in thick fog and ran off the road about 2 1/2 kilometres south of Eskdale at about 9:00 am.  She died as a result of injuries sustained after colliding with a tree.