How do you wear a police ribbon?
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How do you wear a police ribbon?
They shall be centered above the left breast pocket below the badge extending toward the wearers left in descending order of precedence with the bottom row on the seam. (Ribbons worn on the dress coat and shall be worn directly below the badge.)
What is the police medal of Merit?
Medal of Merit Awarded by the Chief of Police to officers who, in the line of duty, heroically reflect only the highest traditions of law enforcement service and the profession they represent. This award is evidenced by: Gold Medal.
When wearing ribbons on your uniform What is the order of precedence?
Arrange ribbons in order of precedence in rows from top down, inboard to outboard. Wear all ribbons if you have earned three or more.
How are medals attached to uniform?
The term ribbon is used for that material that is stitched directly on to uniform to denote the award of an Order, Decoration or Medal.
What is the highest award given to a police officer?
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Every day, public safety officers risk their lives to protect America’s citizens and communities. To honor that commitment, Congress passed The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001, which created the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
What is the NYPD purple shield?
The department awards a Purple Shield to those injured or killed in the line of duty.
Where do lieutenant bars go?
Captains and Lieutenants wear bars on their collars to represent their respective ranks. Center the bars 1/2 inch from the sides of the collar. Position the bars 1 inch above the bottom of the collar and attach.
What order should medals be mounted?
The medal at the left of the bar should be placed first and the remainder of the ribbons placed so that they overlap equally the medal on the right, or senior medal, being in full view. When mounting medals in this manner, it is not possible to bring the ribbon back through the slot in the bar.
How do you wear medals on police tunic?
Position medal ribbons just above the left breast of the tunic below the level of the collar bone, in order of importance from right to left, i.e., the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal first, followed by the Diamond Jubilee and then the Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal.
What are the authorized decorations of the PNP?
Persons Authorized to grant an Award or Decoration: The Medalya ng Katapangan, Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa, Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod and Tsapa sa Natatanging yunit shall be awarded by the Chief, Philippine National Police.
Can cops win Medal of Honor?
The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers in the United States, comparable to the military’s Medal of Honor.
