The New South Wales Police Medal (Special Constable – Sworn) is awarded to sworn Special constables and former sworn Special Constables of the New South Wales Police Force who have completed ten years of diligent and ethical service. The Medal is awarded after a detailed review of the nominee’s service history.
The clasp to the medal is awarded for each additional 5 years of diligent and ethical service.
After being approved by the New South Wales Police Force Commissioner, the medal was instituted on the 15th September 2023 and became retrospective on the 1st February 2024. The medal was designed by both the Security Management Unit and the Protocol & Awards Unit of the NSW Police Force.
The medal is made of copper, with a brushed antique nickel coating. The medal features the crown of the sovereign, nemesis eagle and the New South Wales State Badge struck on the front of the medal. The words ‘NSW Police – Diligent and Ethical Service’ appear on the outer edge. The name of the member is inscribed on the reverse.
The medal is suspended by a ribbon, which consists of five vertical blue stripes. The stripes represent the two blue colours of the NSW Police uniform.
The medal is accompanied by a miniature and a ribbon bar. The miniature medal is worn on mess dress on formal occasions and the ribbon bar is worn daily on uniform. The medal is a right side decoration and is worn 5 millimetres below the nameplate.
If you are a former Special Constable sworn and feel that you meet the eligibility criteria, please download and complete the following form: Application for Diligent & Ethical Service