European Police Achievement Badge

The European Police Achievement Badge (German: Europäisches Polizei Leistungsabzeichen (EPLA)) (French: Brevet Sportif du Policier Européen) is a decoration offered by the European Police Sports Association (Union Sportive des Polices d'Europe, USPE). It is awarded for proficiency in marksmanship, swimming, and running. The award may be worn as a badge or as a ribbon.

European Police Achievement Badge
European Police Achievement Badge in bronze
TypeBadge & Ribbon
Awarded forMarksmanship and physical fitness
DescriptionAwarded in three classes: gold, silver and bronze
Presented byUnion Sportive des Polices d'Europe
EligibilityMembers of European security services
StatusCurrently awarded
Established1982
European Police Achievement Badge in bronze as a ribbon

History

In 1982 the member states of the USPE decided to establish the European Police Achievement Badge in order to promote unity among the European police services and as an incentive for sports in police services.[1]

Eligibility

All members of European security services are eligible. For instance members of the police services, military service members, or members of customs.

Requirements

The requirements have to be fulfilled within one year. The requirements vary according to age category and gender.

Marksmanship
  • Stance: Standing, one or both hands are permitted.
  • Four sets of five rounds over a distance of 25 meters
  • 30 seconds time limit per set
  • 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition

Swimming

Run
  • 3000 meters

See also

Sources

References
  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20100205100127/http://www.dpsk.de/html/epla/index.htm. Archived from the original on February 5, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2010. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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