Since 1971, the award is conferred on police officers of distinguished merit and extraordinary ability and gallantry across the country.

After a detailed screening process and evaluation, the officers are recommended to the Federal Interior Ministry through respective Provincial Government by May 31st of each year.

The Medal is open to all ranks of the police in the territories of Pakistan which includes officers as well as constables.

Extraordinary gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risks incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.

He has received the medal once in Sindh as SP SITE Karachi and again as DPO Mansehra in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.