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Once reserved to any NYPD officer who was in active service during, or worked details related to the follow up on, the September 11 attacks, it has been updated to allow any NYPD Police Officer, at their discretion, to wear the bar in honor and remembrance. It is affixed just below the American Flag Breast Bar and above any other medal.
Early versions of the decoration date as far back as 1871, when the Medal of Honor was known by a variety of names such as the "Police Silver Medal" and "Gold Medal of Valor".That medal was a silver or gold medal, either of which could be awarded at the discretion of the police commissioners, in the shape of the then shield of the department.
The New York City Police Department's Medal for Valor is the department's third highest medal. It is conferred upon police officers for acts of outstanding personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard to life under circumstances evincing a disregard for personal consequences.
First Black Muslim NYPD officer, whose rise to prominence came in the late 1950s when he founded and served as President of the National Society of Afro-American Policemen. Later became a writer and American social activist.
New NYPD officer Barry Driscoll getting his badge from Police Commissioner Ray Kelly at the police academy wearing the badge number of his father, who died at the World Trade Center on September 11th.
Country Award Sponsor Description India: Indian Police Medal: British Raj: Meritorious service and gallantry India: Police Medal: India: Conspicuous gallantry or a meritorious record of at least 15 years in the Central Police/Security Organization
Two New York City police officers and a 19-year-old man were shot and wounded early Monday during a confrontation and were hospitalized, officials said. Mayor Eric Adams said one of the officers ...
The Civilian Complaint Review Board said 65 officers should be disciplined for abuse of authority, use of force and other misconduct.