Australian Police Medal
| Australian Police Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse of medal and ribbon | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | distinguished service |
| Presented by | Governor-General of Australia |
| Eligibility | members of an Australian Police Force |
| Post-nominals | APM |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 3 March 1986 |
| First award | 1986 Australia Day Honours |
| Total | 2,295 |
| 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. The APM was introduced in 1986, and replaced the Imperial King’s Police Medal for Gallantry and King’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Awards are made by the Governor-General, on the nomination of the responsible federal minister or respective state premier or territory chief minister. Recipients of the Australian Police Medal are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "APM".