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2. United States law enforcement decorations - Wikipedia

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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".

3. Medals of the New York City Police Department - Wikipedia

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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.

4. List of medals awarded to Metropolitan Police officers

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   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 ...

5. List of law enforcement awards and honors - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

6. Category:Law enforcement awards and honors - Wikipedia

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   Scott Medal; Singapore Police Service Good Service Medal; South African Police decorations; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal; Sri Lanka Police 125th Anniversary Medal; Sri Lanka Police First Aid Medal; Sri Lanka Police Long Service Medal; Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama; Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama; Star of Texas (Award)

7. New York City Police Department Medal of Honor - Wikipedia

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   Early versions of the decoration date as far back as 1871, when the Medal of Honor was known by a variety of names such as the "Police Silver Medal" and "Gold Medal of Valor".That medal was a silver or gold medal, either of which could be awarded at the discretion of the police commissioners, in the shape of the then shield of the department.

8. New York City Police Department Medal for Valor - Wikipedia

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   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.

9. New York City Police Department Combat Cross - Wikipedia

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   The Police Combat Cross is the second highest departmental award of the New York City Police Department.The Police Combat Cross is awarded to police officers who, "having received Honorable Mention awards, successfully and intelligently perform an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged in personal combat with an armed adversary under circumstances of imminent personal hazard to life".