Can individuals who joined the police force in October 1997 receive the "Medal for National Security"?

Section 27, Article 1 of the Amended Law on Emulation and Commendation 2013 stipulates:

“The Medal for National Security is awarded or posthumously awarded to officers, non-commissioned officers, officials and public employees, workers working in agencies, units belonging to the People's Police, with a continuous contribution period of 25 years or more, and successfully completing assigned tasks.”

According to the information you provided, you joined the police force in October 1997 and will retire on December 31, 2021. Accordingly, you have not met the continuous 25-year working and contribution period as stipulated above.

Therefore, in your case, you are not eligible to be awarded the "Medal for National Security."

Sincerely!