<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Home Ministry has instituted five Police Medals to promote professionalism and excellence in service and give recognition to those security personnel doing good work in stressful environment and in difficult areas. </span></div>''<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div>''<div>The medals are Union Home Minister's Special Operation Medal, Police Antarik Suraksha Seva Padak, Asadharan Aasuchana Kushalata Padak, Utkrisht and Ati Utkrisht Seva Medals and Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation.</div>