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The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.[2] The APM was introduced in 1986, and replaced the Imperial King’s Police Medal for Gallantry and King’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.[3]
Awards are made by the Governor-General, on the nomination of the responsible minister in each state or territory, and at the federal level. Recipients of the Australian Police Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "APM".
Description
- The APM is a circular, nickel-silver medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The front of the medal displays the effigy of the Sovereign on a Federation Star, superimposed over a pattern of fluted rays.
- The back of the medal is inscribed with the words ‘Australian Police Medal’ and ‘For Distinguished Service’. The inscriptions are encircled by a wreath of the national floral emblem, the golden wattle.
- The 32 millimetre-wide ribbon features a central vertical stripe of dark blue flanked by two white stripes.
Eligibility
The total number of awards made each year must not exceed the following quota:[4]
- One medal for every 1000 members, or part of 1000 members plus one additional medal.
- Must hold a commissioned officers rank.
- One additional medal per calendar year for Covid-19 related work between 25 January 2020–25 January 2025.
See also
References
- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Australian Police Medal". Australian Honours and Awards. Governor General of Australia. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Meritorious Awards Booklet (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Governor General of Australia. p. 38. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "Australian Police Medal Regulations – 2021" (PDF). gg.gov.au. Governor General of Australia. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- It's an Honour Archived 12 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Australian Government website
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