What medals can police officers get?

Acts of gallantry in the police service normally now attract the George Cross, George Medal, Queen’s Gallantry Medal or the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery. Over time, many Commonwealth countries have created their own police medals, replacing the issue of the QPM to police in those countries.

Do cops get medals?

The Medal of Valor is the highest law enforcement medal awarded to officers and it is awarded for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme and life-threatening personal risk.

Is there a Purple Heart for police officers?

Law Enforcement Awards Law Enforcement Purple Heart The Police Purple Heart is issued to officers who are injured or disabled in the line of duty. General Commendation – This award is issued to law enforcement officers whose actions deserve to be commended for an outstanding act during the performance of their duties.

What does the police Life Saving Medal mean?

The Police Life Saving Medal is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for taking action in order to rescue or attempt the rescue of either a fellow officer or any person from imminent danger.

When was the Lifesaving Medal first awarded in the US?

They are not classified as military decorations, and may be awarded to any person. A British Sea Gallantry Medal for saving life was authorized in 1854. Twenty years later in the United States the Gold and Silver Lifesaving Medals were first authorized in an Act (18 Stat 125, 43rd Congress) that furthered the United States Life-Saving Service.

Can a person get a Lifesaving Medal while on leave?

“Military personnel serving on active duty would normally not be recommended for Gold and Silver Lifesaving Medals; however, military personnel may be recommended for a Lifesaving Medal if the act of heroism was performed while the individual was in a leave or liberty status. In all other circumstances, a military award should be considered.”

What are the awards of the Los Angeles police department?

The order of precedence for LAPD issued awards is: 1 Medal of Valor 2 Preservation of Life Medal 3 Police Distinguished Service Medal 4 Police Commission Unit Citation 5 Police Medal 6 Purple Heart 7 Police Meritorious Service Medal 8 Police Meritorious Achievement Medal 9 Police Meritorious Unit Citation 10 Police Star