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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.
It was last awarded on January 21, 1884. The modern day New York City Police Department Medal of Honor was created in 1912 and was awarded until 1972, when it was redesigned. On the obverse are the arms of the City of New York, the names of the police commissioners, and the words "Municipal Police". On the reverse is an inscription describing ...
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 ...
Law enforcement medals and badges first appeared in the late 19th century, as used by some of the (then) largest police departments in the country, such as the New York City Police Department and Chicago Police Department. Early law enforcement awards were often pins and badges awarded on a case-by-case basis.
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The New York City Police Department's Medal for Valor is the department's third highest medal. It is conferred upon police officers for acts of outstanding personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard to life under circumstances evincing a disregard for personal consequences. The New York City Police ...
According to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the victim was aboard a New York City train at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday when she was approached by the suspect who intentionally set her ...
New South Wales Police Force Commissioner's Sesquicentenary Citation: New South Wales Police Force: Employed with the NSW Police Force between March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013 Australia: Police Diligent and Ethical Service Medal: New South Wales Police Force: 10 years of service Australia: Police Overseas Service Medal (Australia) Australian ...