National Police Service Medal
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The National Police Service Medal (NPSM) is a special service award within the Australian honours system to provide "recognition for the unique contribution and significant commitment of those persons who have given ethical and diligent service as a sworn member of an Australian police service".[1]
National Police Service Medal | |
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Type | Service in the Office of Constable |
Awarded for | 15 years "ethical and diligent service" on or after 14 February 1975, or for a lesser period if that service was terminated due to the member's death, or to an impairment related to the discharge of their duties as a Constable of Police[1] |
Presented by | Commonwealth of Australia |
Eligibility | Sworn members of all Australian police forces |
Post-nominals | (no post-nominal entitlement) |
Clasps | None |
Status | Currently Issued |
Established | 9 November 2010[1] |
First awarded | 19 September 2011 |
Total | 49,690[2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 |
Next (lower) | Polar Medal |
The NPSM is awarded for "15 years 'ethical and diligent service' on or after 14 February 1975, or for a lesser period if that service was terminated due to the member's death, or to an impairment related to the discharge of their duties as a Constable of Police".[3]
Australian police continue to receive the National Medal to recognise their long service. Thus, at the completion of 15 years 'ethical and diligent service', a police officer may receive both the National Police Service Medal and the National Medal.[4]