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14/08/22 04:00 AM IST

President's Police medals

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  • On the occasion of Independence Day 2022, 1082 police personnel received the “Police Medals”.
  • 7 personnel received President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service while 38 personnel received the Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service.
About President’s Police Medal
  • The President’s Police Medal is presented to members of law enforcement in India. The award was established on March 1, 1951. It was initially called as “President’s Police and Fire Service Medal”. It is given for either gallantry or distinguished service. Police Medal for Gallantry is accorded with higher precedence. It is presented on Republic Day and Independence Day, annually. Features of the medal include;
  • It is made up of bronze and is circular in shape. It has the diameter of 35 mm.
  • The obverse of Police medal comprises of State Emblem of India at the centre, along with words POLICE MEDAL written above and state motto, Satyameva Jayate written below in Devanagari script.
  • Two five-pointed stars are present on either side of the medal. They separate the inscription.
  • Name of the recipient is inscribed on medal’s rim.
Source- PIB 

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