Honours & Awards

The Northern Territory Police Force has a range of honours and awards that recognise the achievements and/or action of employees and members of the community. These include internal, external and national awards, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions by all employees.

The awards are administered by the Northern Territory Police Force Media and Corporate Communications Unit on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.

NT Police Medals

Medal Recipients

Members who have received Gallantry Awards

Brevet Sergeant Glen Huitson and James J O'Brien – 1999

Bar to the Valour Medal* Star of Courage Valour Medal Acacia Hills roadblock Post under construction. *awarded posthumously

Brevet Sergeant Glen Huitson – 1999

Australian Bravery Medal* and Valour Medal* Batchelor busjacking Post under construction. *awarded posthumously

W Harris, I Campbell, S Lawrence, R Whitford, M McIntyre, G Turnbull – 1996

Valour Medal Palmerston shooting Post under construction.

T Waldron – 1986

Australian Bravery Medal Katherine Arrest Post under construction.

P Sandeman – 1972

Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Alice Springs hijack of aircraft Post under construction.

D Burgess – 1960

British Empire Medal Darwin Hostage Post under construction.

Sergeant James J Mannion – 1956

George Medal Tennant Creek Fire From Citation - December 2005 I AM ADVISED HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN HAS APPROVED THAT YOU BE AWARDED THE...

Constable William Condon – 1952

Kings Police & Fire Service Medal Killed in Katherine From Citation - December 2005 In the Honours and Awards of the 24th February 1953,...

Constable Eric McNabb – 1942

British Empire Medal Bombing of Darwin From Citation - December 2005 The Following is an Extract from the Commonwealth Gazette No. 170...

Medals and Awards Recipients

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Northern Territory Police Force and the Northern Territory Police Association.

Commissioner Brian Bates – 2000

Order of Australia Commissioner Brian Bates was awarded the honour of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2000 while serving in the...

Commissioner Ronald 'Peter' McAulay – 1988

Order of Australia Commissioner Ronald 'Peter' McAulay was awarded the honour of Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1988.

Neighbour – 1912

Albert Medal Saved life of Mounted Constable Johns From Citation - December 2005 Neighbour, being brought in for trial on a charge of...