Commissioner’s Commendations
Commissioner’s Commendations have been in existence since the formation of the AFP in 1979. Section 61, of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979, allows the Commissioner to confer Commendations for conspicuous conduct and bravery.
The introduction of a formalised award & recognition framework has seen new awards recommended with the establishment of a range of awards recognising bravery, conspicuous conduct and uniquely, Commendations for excellence in overseas service and for overseas service in hazardous circumstances.
Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery
The Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery is an existing AFP internal award, albeit in name only. The previous Commendation certificate has been enhanced with this new award that recognises:
‘That the member has performed in the discharge of his or her duty an act of courage of a high order whereby the member consciously placed himself or herself at substantial risk of personal injury’
The riband to this Commendation will also be unique in design. This ribbon will also be available for wearing in every day use (uniformed members) as with other similar awards. Recipients of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery will also be supplied with a miniature of the medal. Recipients will also receive a certificate containing the citation detailing the award.
The award of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery will be announced by the Commissioner biannually and awarded at special ceremonies befitting the nature of this unique internal award.
Commissioner’s Commendation for Conspicuous Conduct
The Commissioner’s Commendation for Conspicuous Conduct is an existing AFP internal award, albeit in name only. The previous Commendation certificate has been enhanced with this new award that recognises:
‘That the member has demonstrated outstanding dedication to duty in circumstances demanding tenacity of a high order’
This Commendation will be unique in design. A ribbon will also be available for wearing in every day use (uniformed members) as with other similar awards. Recipients of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Conspicuous Conduct will be supplied with a miniature of the medal. Recipients will also receive a certificate containing the citation detailing the circumstances reason for the award.
The award of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Conspicuous Conduct will be announced by the Commissioner biannually and awarded at special ceremonies befitting the nature of this unique internal award.
Commissioner’s Commendation for Excellence in Overseas Service
The Commissioner’s Commendation for Excellence in Overseas Service is a new AFP internal award. The Commissioner’s Commendation for Excellence in Overseas Service will recognise:
‘The display of excellence in overseas service whilst undertaking core business and adhering to the corporate values of the AFP’
This Commendation will be unique in design. A Commendation ribbon will also be available for wearing in every day use (uniformed members) as with other similar awards. Recipients of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Excellence in Overseas Service will also be supplied with a miniature of the medal. Recipients will also receive a certificate containing the citation detailing the circumstances reason for the award.
The award of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Excellence in Overseas Service will be announced by the Commissioner biannually and awarded at special ceremonies befitting the nature of this unique internal award.
Commissioner’s Commendation for Hazardous Overseas Service
The Commissioner’s Commendation for Hazardous Overseas Service is a new AFP internal award. The Commissioner’s Commendation for Hazardous Overseas Service will recognise:
‘Devotion to duty in overseas service whilst operating in hazardous circumstances and/or environments’
This Commendation will be unique in design. A Commendation ribbon will also be available for wearing in every day use (uniformed members) as with other similar awards. Recipients of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Hazardous Overseas Service will also be supplied with a miniature of the medal. Recipients will also receive a certificate containing the citation detailing the circumstances reason for the award.
The award of the Commissioner’s Commendation for Hazardous Overseas Service will be announced by the Commissioner biannually and awarded at special ceremonies befitting the nature of this unique internal award.