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Standardized law enforcement awards began to appear once police departments began issuing more codified and structured uniform regulations. [1] Originally, law enforcement awards were rarely awarded, and then only for acts of heroism or bravery. The oldest police awards thus have such names as "Medal of Valor" and "Medal of Honor".
Country Award Sponsor Description India: Indian Police Medal: British Raj: Meritorious service and gallantry India: Police Medal: India: Conspicuous gallantry or a meritorious record of at least 15 years in the Central Police/Security Organization
This page is a list of medals awarded to Metropolitan Police officers since the force's formation in 1829.. Since the creation of the MPS in 1829, 2 Albert Medals, 174 King's Police Medals for Gallantry (including 33 for entering waters to save life, 41 for stopping runaway horses, and 26 for saving lives by entering burning buildings) 30 King's Police and Fire Services Medals, 4 Queen's ...
Paul Nicoletti of Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve presents Palm Beach Police Maj. John Scanlan with the Patriot Award on Friday for his work on behalf of the family of Sgt. Fred Waymire.
Specifically, the Department Medal of Honor is awarded for acts of gallantry and valor performed with knowledge of the risk involved, above and beyond the call of duty. A second award is denoted by a gold leaf. It is the highest honor in the New York City Police Department.
The medal can still be awarded posthumously. Before the establishment of the Medal of Valor, there were no Federal awards to specifically acknowledge the bravery performed by public safety officers throughout the United States; police and firefighting departments typically award their members medals at a state or local government level.
Police Medal for Meritorious Service (Rhodesia) ... Star of Texas (Award) U. United States law enforcement decorations; V. Veteran of Police Medal (Azerbaijan)
Twelve Medals of Valor were awarded at the 2008 Medal Day ceremony by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly: [3] Sergeant Robert Henderson – Intel Operations and Analysis Section; Detective Herbert Martin – 81st Detective Squad; Police Officer Brendan Owens – Manhattan North Robbery Squad