| Australian Police Medal | |
|---|---|
  Obverse of medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | distinguished service |
| Presented by | Australia |
| Eligibility | members of an Australian Police Force |
| Post-nominals | APM |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 3 March 1986 |
| First awarded | 1986 Australia Day Honours |
| Last awarded | 2024 King's Birthday Honours |
| Total | 2,295[1] |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Public Service Medal (PSM) |
| Next (lower) | Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) |
The Australian Police Medal (APM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.[2] The APM was introduced in 1986, and replaced the Imperial King’s Police Medal for Gallantry and King’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.[3]
Awards are made by the Governor-General, on the nomination of the responsible minister in each state or territory, and at the federal level. Recipients of the Australian Police Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "APM".
- ^ Governor-General Annual Report 2023-24 (PDF). Governor General of Australia. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Australian Police Medal". Australian Honours and Awards. Governor General of Australia. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ Meritorious Awards Booklet (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Governor General of Australia. p. 38. Retrieved 3 December 2023.