<h1>Eighteen Police Officers Honored with Medals for Distinguished and Meritorious Service on National Holiday</h1> Eighteen officers and personnel of a metropolitan police force have been awarded medals for their service on a national holiday. Three officers received the highest honor for distinguished service, recognized for leadership in economic crime investigation, implementation of crime prevention programs, and counterterrorism operations, including involvement in high-risk encounters. Fifteen others were awarded medals for meritorious service, acknowledged for contributions to solving major criminal cases and managing critical public order situations. The police commissioner commended the recipients for their dedication and exemplary service.