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Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Nomination Period Now Open

Published Date: 06.16.2011

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has opened 2010–2011 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor nomination period. The highest national award for valor by a public safety officer, this medal is awarded annually by the President or Vice President of the United States to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life.

Nominations will be accepted between May 31, 2011–July 31, 2011. To receive the Medal of Valor, public safety officers must be nominated by the chief executive officer of their employing agencies; recommended by the bipartisan Medal of Valor Review Board; and cited by the Attorney General. Those interested in nominating an officer must submit their application through the online Medal of Valor Application System.

All applications are limited to acts of valor that occurred between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011.

Click here to nominate an officer today!

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