Police officers who serve for up to 40 years to be given extra recognition for their long service
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OFFICERS who serve for up to 40 years are to be given extra recognition for their long service, it has been announced.
Currently, police officers in England and Wales are given a Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct at 20 years’ service. And now an amendment to the Royal Warrant means that officers will receive an additional ‘bar’ on their medal when they reach 30 years’ service, and a second bar for 40 years’ service.
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Hampshire Police Federation chair Zoe Wakefield said it is a ‘big’ achievement for officers to be recognised for their length of service and has welcomed the the announcement. She said: ‘Officers love to receive their 20-year long-service medal. It’s a big thing to get.’
The chair revealed the bars are a symbol of an officer’s commitment and longevity. She added: ‘So those extra bars when you do stay for that much longer is fantastic.’