Medal for internal security explained

Medal for internal security
Presenter:Minister of the Interior
Type:Service medal
Awarded For:Service in operations under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior
Status:Active
Clasps:40 clasps
Established:28 March 2012
Total Awarded Posthumously:Yes

The Medal for internal security (French: Médaille de la sécurité intérieure) is a French civil and military medal established by Decree No. 2012-424 of 28 March 2012.

Description

The Medal for internal security is awarded to by the Ministry of the Interior without regard to rank or position and is typically awarded on 1 January and 14 July. However, award may be made at other times for exceptional circumstances. Approved missions may have taken place in France or abroad. Nominations for award of the medal are reviewed by a committee of eight members representing the Minister of the Interior, General Directorate of Local Authorities, General Directorate of National Police, General Directorate of National Gendarmerie, General Directorate for Internal Security, General Directorate of Civil Security and Crisis Management, and the General Secretariat of Immigration and Integration.

The following individuals are eligible for the medal: