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The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, which intentionally resembles the military's Medal of Honor, is a gilt, blue-enameled, five-pointed, upside-down star (i.e. one arm points downwards), with each arm formed by a letter "V" (for Valor), surrounded by a wreath of laurel. The central disc bears the obverse of the Great Seal of the United ...
The oldest police awards thus have such names as "Medal of Valor" and "Medal of Honor". Later in the 20th century, police departments began issuing medal ribbons for such routine tasks as years of service, completion of training, or simply general membership in the police.
The Medal of Honor (solid green bar speckled tiny gold stars) is awarded for: Individual acts of extraordinary bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent and personal danger to life. Specifically, the Department Medal of Honor is awarded for acts of gallantry and valor performed with knowledge of the risk involved, above ...
In a White House ceremony, Obama said the officers honored with the Public Safety Medal of Valor had helped to save countless lives. In a White House ceremony, Obama said the officers honored with ...
12 years service. Spain. Order of Police Merit. Ministry of the Interior. Demonstration of the highest qualities of service to Spain, the police community, and humanity at large. United Kingdom. Colonial Police Long Service Medal. United Kingdom. 18 years efficient service.
For saving a life, the department says, "these deputies have earned the Medal of Valor." It is the highest honor given by the LA County Sheriff's Department.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Medal of Valor is the highest law enforcement medal given by the LAPD. [ 2 ] The Medal of Valor is an award for bravery, usually given for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme, life-threatening, personal risk. It recognizes officers whose actions ...
NASA Exceptional Bravery Medal. This list of medals for bravery is an index to articles about notable medals awarded for bravery or valor. These medals, usually associated with military forces, police forces, or other public safety entities, are given to personnel who have served with gallantry, often for those who have engaged in specific acts of bravery or valor.