The Medal for internal security () is a French civil and military medal established by Decree No. 2012-424 of 28 March 2012.

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The Medal for internal security is awarded to by the

Ministry of the Interior An interior ministry or ministry of the interior (also called ministry of home affairs or ministry of internal affairs) is a government department that is responsible for domestic policy, public security and law enforcement. In some states, the ...

without regard to rank or position and is typically awarded on 1 January and 14 July. However, award may be made at other times for exceptional circumstances. Approved missions may have taken place in France or abroad. Nominations for award of the medal are reviewed by a committee of eight members representing the Minister of the Interior, General Directorate of Local Authorities, General Directorate of National Police, General Directorate of National Gendarmerie,

General Directorate for Internal Security The General Directorate for Internal Security (, , DGSI; also known as the Directorate-General for Internal Security in English) is a French security agency. It is charged with counter-espionage, counter-terrorism, countering cybercrime and surv ...

, General Directorate of Civil Security and Crisis Management, and the General Secretariat of Immigration and Integration. The following individuals are eligible for the medal: *Personnel under the Ministry of the Interior *Civilian and military personnel, professional or voluntary, placed under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior *The Municipal Police officers *Volunteers working in associations for homeland security missions *Any person, French or foreign, who has distinguished himself or herself by an action relating to internal security.

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{{Orders, decorations, and medals of France

Internal security Internal security is the act of keeping peace within the borders of a sovereign state or other Self-governance, self-governing territories, generally by upholding the national law and defending against internal security threats. This task and rol ...

Law enforcement awards and honors Awards established in 2012 2012 establishments in France