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]
| Australian Police Medal | |
|---|---|
  Obverse of medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | distinguished service |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | members of an Australian Police Force |
| Post-nominals | APM |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 3 March 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 Australia Day Honours |
| Last awarded | 2024 King's Birthday Honours |
| Total | 2,295[1] |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Public Service Medal (PSM) |
| Next (lower) | Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) |
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
edit- 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
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "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