Honours
Order of Merit of the Police ForcesBackgroundThe Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Police Services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing and community development. Levels
Wearing: as prescribed in the protocol for Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals (http://www.gg.ca/honours/pdf/wearing_e.pdf) DescriptionThe badge of the Order is the same as that of the Order of Military Merit, a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross (four arms, narrow at the centre, wider at the ends) with an annulus in red surmounted by St. Edward’s Crown. The annulus bears the inscription MERIT.MÉRITE.CANADA. The ribbon consists of three equal bands of blue, gold and blue.
For more information, please visit the Web site of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police: http://www.cacp.ca. Quick FactsSovereign of the Order: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |