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Standardized law enforcement awards began to appear once police departments began issuing more codified and structured uniform regulations. [1] Originally, law enforcement awards were rarely awarded, and then only for acts of heroism or bravery. The oldest police awards thus have such names as "Medal of Valor" and "Medal of Honor".
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.
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 ...
Award Sponsor Description Australia: Australian Police Medal: Australian honours system: Distinguished service Australia: National Police Service Medal: Australian honours system: 15 years 'ethical and diligent service' on or after 14 February 1975 Australia: New South Wales Police Force Commissioner's Sesquicentenary Citation: New South Wales ...
The Medal for Valor is typically presented during the NYPD Medal Day ceremony, an annual event held to honor the exceptional service and achievements of NYPD officers, where various awards and medals are presented to officers, recognizing their outstanding performance, dedication, and commitment to serving the people of New York City.
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This award was later superseded to its current form with the enactment of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001 (Pub. L. 107–12 (text), 115 Stat. 20, H.R. 802, May 30, 2001). It is still awarded and presented by the President of the United States but now it is done in the name of the United States Congress as recommended by the ...
Awards and decorations of the New York City Police Department (4 P) Pages in category "Awards and decorations of United States law enforcement agencies" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.