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The Order of Merit of the Police Forces (Français : Ordre du mérite des corps policiers) is an honour for merit that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the only such fellowship reserved only for members of Canada's various police forces. Created in 2000, and administered by the Governor General-in-Council, on behalf of the Canadian monarch. Appointment to the order recognizes conspicuous merit and exceptional service, the level of which reflected by the organization's three hierarchical grades.
Grades
- Commander (COM) ~ Français : Commandeur (C.O.M.)
Order of Merit of the Police Forces, CommanderThe Commander of the Order of Merit recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility over an extended period, usually at the national or international level.
- Officer (OOM) ~ Français : Officier (O.O.M.)
Order of Merit of the Police Forces, OfficerThe Officer of the Order of Merit recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility over an extended period, usually at the regional or provincial level.
- Member (MOM) ~ Français : Membre (M.O.M.)
Order of Merit of the Police Forces, MemberThe Member of the Order of Merit recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty over an extended period, usually at the local or regional/provincial level.
Badge
The 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.
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