The Colonial Police Long Service Medal was established in 1934 to recognise long service in the police forces of the colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom.

[6] The medal is awarded for 18 years full-time, continuous and efficient service in the Police Force of any British Colony or Overseas Territory.

The obverse depicts the effigy of the reigning sovereign surrounded by the royal titles.

Circumscribed around the central design are the words FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT and COLONIAL POLICE FORCES.

The clasps for further service are attached to the ribbon and are silver and decorated with a spray of laurel.