1037. Procedure for the submission of recommendations for the grant of the King's Police and Fire Services Medal.
(a)The qualifications for the grant of the King's Police and Fire Services Medal shall be as follows:-(i)Conspicuous gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals; the risks incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.(ii)A specially distinguished record in administrative or detective service or other police service of conspicuous merit.(iii)Success in organizing Police or Fire Services, or in maintaining their organization under special difficulties.(iv)Special services in dealing with serious or widespread outbreaks of crime or public disorder, or fire.(v)Valuable political and secret services.(vi)Special services to Royalty and Heads of States.(vii)Prolonged service; but only when distinguished by very exceptional ability and merit.(b)On or before 15th April, and 15th November, each year Superintendents shall submit their recommendations to the Range Deputy Inspector-General who shall forward those he considers suitable, together with any cases he considers have been omitted, to the Inspector-General in the manner prescribed in clause (a) of regulation 1036. The Deputy Inspector-General, Criminal Investigation Department and Intelligence Branch, shall submit his recommendations direct to the Inspector-General.The list shall contain the full name and rank of each person recommended, the Police or Fire Services of which he is or was a member, and particulars of the action or service for which the grant of the medal is recommended.(c)Cases that fall within the scope of sub-clauses (i) and (iv) of clause (a) should be reported to the Inspector-General as soon as they occur by the Superintendents concerned through the Range Deputy Inspector-General and by the Deputy Inspector-General, Criminal Investigation Department and Intelligence Branch, direct.Awards under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) will be made as soon as possible after the event occasioning the grant'.Note. - (i) The medal is open to all ranks of a recognised Police Force and to members of recognised Fire Services.(ii)The award of the medal will not be a bar to the subsequent award of the Indian Police Medal.
