Extended qualifying groupįormer employees in this group must complete the NPSM application form which can be accessed from the It's an Honour website External Link.

extended qualifying group – serving on or after 14 February, 1975Įmployees and former employees in this group are being considered automatically for the NPSM.

initial qualifying group – serving on or after 30 October, 2008.There are two qualifying groups for the NPSM: The NPSM may be awarded to police both current and former members who have served Victoria Police or other Australian police jurisdictions for a period of 15 years or for periods that, in aggregate, amount to at least 15 years. The National Police Service Medal (NPSM) is awarded by the Governor General to recognise the special status sworn police have because of their role in protecting the community. National Police Service Medal (retrospective) The awards are administered by the Victoria Police Honours and Awards Unit on behalf of the Honours and Awards Committee. These include internal, external and national awards, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions by all employees. Victoria Police has a range of honours and awards that recognises the achievements and or action of employees and members of the community.

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