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Australian Police Medal


Obverse of medal and ribbon
TypeMedal
Awarded fordistinguished service
Presented byAustralia
Eligibilitymembers of an Australian Police Force
Post-nominalsAPM
StatusCurrently awarded
Established3 March 1986
First awarded1986 Australia Day Honours
Last awarded2024 King's Birthday Honours
Total2,295[1]
Order of Wear
Next (higher)Public Service Medal (PSM)
Next (lower)Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

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

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  • 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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Australian Police Medal". Australian Honours and Awards. Governor General of Australia. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  3. ^ Meritorious Awards Booklet (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Governor General of Australia. p. 38. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Australian Police Medal Regulations – 2021" (PDF). gg.gov.au. Governor General of Australia. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
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