This list of law enforcement awards and honors is an index to articles that describe notable awards related to law enforcement. The list is organized by region and country. Most of the awards are to law enforcement officers in the country granting the award.
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | United Kingdom | Non-European police officers in British African colonies[1] [2] [3] | ||
| South Africa | (Various decorations and medals) | |||
| South Africa | (Various decorations and medals) | |||
| Rhodesia | For gallantry by members of the British South Africa Police, Police Support Unit and Police Reserve[4] |
See also: United States law enforcement decorations.
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 12 years of exemplary service by members of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires | |||
| Canada | 20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency | |||
| Canada | 20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency | |||
| Canada | 20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency | |||
| Canada | 20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency | |||
| Canada | 20 years service characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency | |||
| Canada | Irreproachable character and has completed not less than 20 years of service with good conduct | |||
| United States | Federal government of the United States | 442 public safety officers who were killed in the line of duty during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and the empty wing of The Pentagon[5] | ||
| United States | Individuals who had lost their lives or been seriously injured enforcing the drug laws of the United States.[6] [7] | |||
| United States | Exceptional acts by FBI employees and other law enforcement personnel working with the FBI.[8] | |||
| United States | Philadelphia Daily News | Philadelphia Police Officer who exemplifies compassion, fairness, and civic commitment. [9] | ||
| United States | For bravery: highest law enforcement medal given by the L.A. Police Department.[10] | |||
| United States | Highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers in the United States |
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Meritorious service and gallantry | |||
| India | India | Conspicuous gallantry or a meritorious record of at least 15 years in the Central Police/Security Organization | ||
| India | India | Gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, or long and distinguished service | ||
| Singapore | Immigration & Checkpoints Authority | Various awards | ||
| Singapore | Singapore Police Services | Various awards | ||
| Sri Lanka | 18 years of unblemished service | |||
| Sri Lanka | Gallantry or meritorious service | |||
| Sri Lanka | Sustaining serious injuries while facing terrorist attacks and on the line of duty | |||
| Sri Lanka | Gallantry or brave performance of duty | |||
| Sri Lanka | Success in the first aid examination for ten consecutive years | |||
| Sri Lanka | Distinguished Service | |||
| Sri Lanka | Gallantry or brave performance of duty | |||
| Sri Lanka | 18 years of unblemished service |
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Serving or having served with honor, loyalty, integrity and courage during the course of their career | |||
| Europe | European Police Sports Association | Proficiency in marksmanship, swimming, and running | ||
| France | Long service, conspicuous acts or outstanding service | |||
| France | Service in operations under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior | |||
| France | Gendarmerie nationale who distinguished themselves by a brilliant action which required special qualities of courage and self-sacrifice, accomplished on duty maintaining law and order | |||
| Jersey | 12 years service | |||
| Spain | Demonstration of the highest qualities of service to Spain, the police community, and humanity at large | |||
| United Kingdom | United Kingdom | 18 years efficient service | ||
| United Kingdom | United Kingdom | Long and meritorious service | ||
| United Kingdom | Twenty aggregate years of service | |||
| United Kingdom | Gallantry or distinguished service by police officers in British Overseas Territories and formerly in Crown Colonies and British Dependent Territories | |||
| United Kingdom | Twenty aggregate years of service in the police services of the United Kingdom | |||
| United Kingdom | Gallantry or distinguished service | |||
| United Kingdom | At least 18 months of service | |||
| United Kingdom | 9 years service |
| Country | Award | Sponsor | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Distinguished service | |||
| Australia | 15 years 'ethical and diligent service' on or after 14 February 1975 | |||
| Australia | Employed with the NSW Police Force between March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013 | |||
| Australia | 10 years of service | |||
| Australia | Service with international peace-keeping organisations, or following a request from another government for assistance | |||
| Australia | Ten years continuous, diligent and ethical service to the South Australia Police after 14 February 1975 | |||
| Australia | Personnel who have consistently contributed to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Western Australia Police | |||
| Australia | 10 years sustained diligent and ethical service to the Western Australia Police | |||
| Australia | Sworn personnel who are killed or seriously injured whilst carrying out their primary functions whether on or off duty | |||
| New Zealand | Full-time sworn officers and traffic officers of the New Zealand Police who have completed 14 years of service | |||
| New Zealand | Meritorious exceptional performance, commitment, or innovation | |||
| New Zealand | Fourteen years of continuous service |