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Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama

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Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama
TypeMedal
Awarded forGallantry
Presented bySri Lanka
EligibilityMembers of the Sri Lanka Police
StatusCurrently awarded
Established1972
Precedence
Next (higher)Janadhipathi Police Weeratha Padakkama
Next (lower)Sri Lanka Police Vishishta Seva Padakkama
RelatedColonial Police Medal

The Sri Lanka Police Weeratha Padakkama ("Sri Lanka Police Police Gallantry Medal") is awarded to police officers in Sri Lanka for gallantry or brave performance of duty. It is awarded by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The medal replaced the Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry which was awarded until Ceylon became a Republic in 1972.

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