Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces (French: Ordre du mérite des corps policiers) is an honour for merit that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the only such fellowship reserved for only members of Canada's various police forces. Created in 2000, the order is administered by the Governor in Council, on behalf of the Canadian monarch. Appointment to the order recognizes conspicuous merit and exceptional service, the level of which is reflected by the organization's three hierarchical grades.
| Order of Merit of the Police Forces | |
|---|---|
Commander's badge and neck ribbon | |
| Awarded by the monarch of Canada | |
| Type | National order |
| Established | 3 October 2000 |
| Eligibility | Members of Canadian police services |
| Awarded for | Demonstration of the highest qualities of service to Canada, the police community, and humanity at large |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Elizabeth II |
| Sovereign | Charles III |
| Chancellor | Governor general of Canada |
| Principal Commander | Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
| Grades |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Dependent on grade |
| Next (lower) | Dependent on grade |
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