List of law enforcement awards and honors

This list of law enforcement awards and honors is an index to articles that describe notable awards related to law enforcement. The list is organized by region and country. Most of the awards are to law enforcement officers in the country granting the award.

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International
CountryAwardSponsorDescription
InternationalIAWP Excellence in PerformanceInternational Association of Women PoliceFemale officer who distinguishes herself by her exceptional policing skills that have a significant impact in her agency or area of responsibility[1]

Africa
CountryAwardSponsorDescription
AfricaAfrican Police Medal for Meritorious ServiceUnited KingdomNon-European police officers in British African colonies[2][3][4]
South AfricaSouth African Police decorations(Various decorations and medals)
South AfricaSouth African prisons decorations(Various decorations and medals)
ZimbabwePolice Decoration for Gallantry (Rhodesia)For gallantry by members of the British South Africa Police, Police Support Unit and Police Reserve[5]

Americas
See also: United States law enforcement decorations
CountryAwardSponsorDescription
CanadaCommissionaires Long Service MedalCanadian Corps of Commissionaires12 years of exemplary service by members of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires[6]
CanadaCorrections Exemplary Service MedalGovernor General of Canada20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency[7]
CanadaEmergency Medical Services Exemplary Service MedalGovernor General of Canada20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency[8]
CanadaOrder of Merit of the Police ForcesGovernor General of Canada20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency[9]
CanadaPeace Officer Exemplary Service MedalGovernor General of Canada20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency[10]
CanadaPolice Exemplary Service MedalGovernor General of Canada20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency[11]
CanadaRoyal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service MedalGovernor General of CanadaIrreproachable character and has completed not less than 20 years of service with good conduct[12]
United States9/11 Heroes Medal of ValorFederal government of the United States442 public safety officers who were killed in the line of duty during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the empty wing of The Pentagon[13]
United StatesDEA Purple Heart AwardDrug Enforcement AdministrationIndividuals who had lost their lives or been seriously injured enforcing the drug laws of the United States.[14][15]
United StatesFBI Honorary MedalsFederal Bureau of InvestigationExceptional acts by FBI employees and other law enforcement personnel working with the FBI.[16]
United StatesGeorge Fencl AwardPhiladelphia Daily NewsPhiladelphia Police Officer who exemplifies compassion, fairness, and civic commitment. [17]
United StatesLos Angeles Police Medal of ValorLos Angeles Police DepartmentFor bravery: highest law enforcement medal given by the L.A. Police Department.[18]
United StatesPublic Safety Officer Medal of ValorPresident of the United StatesHighest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers in the United States

Asia
CountryAwardSponsorDescription
IndiaIndian Police MedalBritish RajMeritorious service and gallantry
IndiaPolice Medal (India)IndiaConspicuous gallantry or a meritorious record of at least 15 years in the Central Police/Security Organization
IndiaPresident's Police MedalIndiaGallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, or long and distinguished service
SingaporeAwards and decorations of the Immigration and Checkpoints AuthorityImmigration & Checkpoints AuthorityVarious awards
SingaporeAwards and decorations of the Singapore Police ServicesSingapore Police ServicesVarious awards
Sri LankaCeylon Police Long Service MedalCeylon Police18 years of unblemished service
Sri LankaCeylon Police MedalCeylon PoliceGallantry or meritorious service
Sri LankaDesha Putra PadakkamaSri Lanka PoliceSustaining serious injuries while facing terrorist attacks and on the line of duty
Sri LankaJanadhipathi Police Weeratha PadakkamaSri Lanka PoliceGallantry or brave performance of duty
Sri LankaSri Lanka Police First Aid MedalSri Lanka PoliceSuccess in the first aid examination for ten consecutive years
Sri LankaSri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva PadakkamaSri Lanka PoliceDistinguished Service
Sri LankaSri Lanka Police Weeratha PadakkamaSri Lanka PoliceGallantry or brave performance of duty
Sri LankaSri Lanka Police Long Service MedalSri Lanka Police18 years of unblemished service

Europe
CountryAwardSponsorDescription
EuropeAE-COPSD European Police Cross of HonorEuropean Association of Bodies and Public Organizations of Security and DefenseServing or having served with honor, loyalty, integrity and courage during the course of their career
EuropeEuropean Police Achievement BadgeEuropean Police Sports AssociationProficiency in marksmanship, swimming, and running
FranceHonour medal of the National PoliceMinister of the InteriorLong service, conspicuous acts or outstanding service
FranceMedal for internal securityMinister of the InteriorService in operations under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior
FranceMédaille de la Gendarmerie nationaleMinister of the Armed ForcesGendarmerie nationale who distinguished themselves by a brilliant action which required special qualities of courage and self-sacrifice, accomplished on duty maintaining law and order
JerseyJersey Honorary Police Long Service and Good Conduct MedalHonorary Police12 years service
SpainOrder of Police MeritMinistry of the InteriorDemonstration of the highest qualities of service to Spain, the police community, and humanity at large
United KingdomColonial Police Long Service MedalUnited Kingdom18 years efficient service
United KingdomColonial Special Constabulary MedalUnited KingdomLong and meritorious service
United KingdomNational Crime Agency Long Service and Good Conduct MedalNational Crime AgencyTwenty aggregate years of service
United KingdomOverseas Territories Police MedalGallantry or distinguished service by police officers in British Overseas Territories and formerly in Crown Colonies and British Dependent Territories
United KingdomPolice Long Service and Good Conduct MedalTwenty aggregate years of service in the police services of the United Kingdom
United KingdomQueen's Police MedalGallantry or distinguished service
United KingdomRoyal Ulster Constabulary Service MedalAt least 18 months of service
United KingdomSpecial Constabulary Long Service Medal9 years service

Oceania
CountryAwardSponsorDescription
AustraliaAustralian Police MedalAustralian honours systemDistinguished service
AustraliaNational Police Service MedalAustralian honours system15 years 'ethical and diligent service' on or after 14 February 1975
AustraliaNew South Wales Police Force Commissioner's Sesquicentenary CitationNew South Wales Police ForceEmployed with the NSW Police Force between March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013
AustraliaPolice Diligent and Ethical Service MedalNew South Wales Police Force10 years of service
AustraliaPolice Overseas Service Medal (Australia)Australian honours systemService with international peace-keeping organisations, or following a request from another government for assistance
AustraliaSouth Australia Police Service MedalSouth Australia PoliceTen years continuous, diligent and ethical service to the South Australia Police after 14 February 1975
AustraliaWestern Australia Police Commissioner's Medal for ExcellenceWestern Australia PolicePersonnel who have consistently contributed to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Western Australia Police
AustraliaWestern Australia Police MedalWestern Australia Police10 years sustained diligent and ethical service to the Western Australia Police
AustraliaWestern Australia Police StarWestern Australia PoliceSworn personnel who are killed or seriously injured whilst carrying out their primary functions whether on or off duty
New ZealandNew Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct MedalNew Zealand PoliceFull-time sworn officers and traffic officers of the New Zealand Police who have completed 14 years of service
New ZealandNew Zealand Police Meritorious Service MedalNew Zealand PoliceMeritorious exceptional performance, commitment, or innovation
New ZealandNew Zealand Traffic Service MedalNew Zealand Meritorious & Long Service AwardsFourteen years of continuous service

See also

References
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  2. "Lot 836, 23 September 2005 | Dix Noonan Webb". Dnw.co.uk. 23 September 2005. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  3. Allen, Anthony (2008). "African Police Medal for Meritorious Service 1915-38". The Journal of the Orders and Medals Research Society. 47 (1): 12–18.
  4. Mackay, James, Editor; Mussell, John W.; Editorial Team of Medal News (2004). The Medal Yearbook 2004. Devon, UK: Token Publishing Ltd. p. 206. ISBN 9781870192620.
  5. Saffery, D., 2006. The Rhodesia Medal Roll, Jeppestown Press, United Kingdom. ISBN 0-9553936-0-4
  6. Commissionaires Long Service Medal, Veteran Affairs Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  7. Corrections Exemplary Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  8. Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  9. Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General of Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  10. Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  11. Police Exemplary Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  12. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, retrieved 2020-01-25
  13. 9/11 Heroes of Medal of Valor
  14. "The Drug Enforcement Administration History: 1994-1998" (PDF). Drug Enforcement Administration. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  15. "Purple Heart Award". Drug Enforcement Administration Museum. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  16. "FBI press release 3/27/2009". Archived from the original on 2016-12-26.
  17. Glover, Sarah J. (June 3, 2010). "Fencl Award winners over the years". Philly.com. Philadelphia, PA, USA: Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved June 3, 2010.
  18. "Medals of Valor". Los Angeles Police Department. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
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