Ceremonial Events and Functions

On 19 October 1979, the Commonwealth Police and ACT Police were incorporated to form the AFP. The AFP has since become the Commonwealth's primary law enforcement agency with a proud history of achievements and traditions.

To recognise, celebrate and respectfully honour the achievements and commitments made by members of the AFP, the AFP Ceremonial Team conducts and participates in a variety of police and community functions and ceremonies.

Ceremonial events include:

• Annual National Police Remembrance Day Service at the National Police Memorial in Canberra on 29 September
• medal presentations 
• parades
• police funerals
• memorial services
• official opening of Police Stations and Policing Facilities
• AFP Pipes and Drums concerts
• inauguration events
• Public relations events

The Ceremonial Team coordinates the AFP Ceremonial and Protocol Officer (CAPO) Network, the Ceremonial Mounted Cadre and the AFP Pipes and Drums to perform ceremonial duties at these functions and ceremonies.