May 17, 2023 · Today, we recognize a group of heroes deserving of our nation’s highest award for public service officers: the Medal of Valor. These extraordinary individuals were nominated by public safety leaders from across the country because of …

Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government.

Sep 2, 2020 · Created in 2001 by Congress, the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recognizes extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery on the part of our nation's public safety officers. Every day, public safety officers risk their lives to protect America’s citizens and communities.

May 16, 2022 · The Medal of Valor is our nation’s highest award for public safety officers. Today, we recognize an extraordinary group of such officers who were nominated for this award by public safety leaders from across the country because of their acts of courage and heroism in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Jan 17, 2025 · Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the recipients of the 72nd Annual Attorney General’s Awards, honoring Justice Department employees and others for extraordinary contributions to the enforcement of our nation’s laws. This year, there are 437 award recipients in …

Jul 29, 2022 · Created in 2001 by Congress, the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (MOV) is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage to save or protect others from harm, regardless of their personal safety.

This brochure provides background information on the origin and qualifications for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, along with information on how to nominate a candidate, how a nominee is selected to receive the Model of Honor, and some examples of actions of bravery by public safety officers who have received the Medal of Valor.

May 22, 2019 · In a White House ceremony on May 22, 2019, President Trump awarded public safety officers with the Medal of Valor, our nation’s highest award for bravery and heroism by a public safety officer. Learn about the recipients and their brave actions.

This brochure from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program, National Medal of Valor Office, provides information about public safety officers that have received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.

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