Police Star for Distinguished Service

Decoration instituted on 20 May 1963.
Decoration awarded to all ranks of the South African Police, for particular gallantry, or for outstanding service, resourcefulness, leadership, or sense of responsibility and personal example.
When the police awards system was revised on 1 May 1979, the decoration was re-defined as a decoration for general officers who had rendered meritorious service promoting the efficiency of the SAP and contributing actively to national security.