These regulations are the New Zealand Police Meritorious Service Medal Regulations 2013.

These regulations come into force on the day after the date of their notification in the Gazette.

In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(1) A person is eligible for the medal if the person performs meritorious service for New Zealand or the New Zealand Police while he or she is a Police employee.

(2) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, meritorious service means service by a Police employee that, in the opinion of the Commissioner of Police, is outstanding and worthy of recognition because the service—

• (a) demonstrates innovation:

• (b) is exemplary or a model for Police employees:

• (c) brings significant benefit or prestige to New Zealand or the New Zealand Police:

• (d) demonstrates the application of skills or performance far beyond that expected, given the employee's rank, qualifications, or experience.

A person who has received the medal and who performs further meritorious service while he or she is a Police employee is eligible for a silver bar to be worn on the ribbon of the medal.