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2. United States law enforcement decorations - Wikipedia

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   A Law Enforcement Purple Heart and Certificate issued by the National Association of Chiefs of Police. United States law enforcement decorations are awarded by the police forces of the United States of America. Since the United States has a decentralized police force, with separate independent departments existing on the state and local level ...

3. Medals of the New York City Police Department - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

4. Police uniforms in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Unique elements. Several United States police forces are known for unique uniform items not commonly used by other departments. Police uniforms in Chicago and Pittsburgh feature peaked hats incorporating the Sillitoe tartan checkerboard design, similar to taxicab decor. The Washington State Patrol and New Mexico State Police wear bow ties.

5. New York City Police Department Medal of Honor - Wikipedia

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   The "Police Silver Medal" and "Gold Medal of Valor" was first awarded on August 17, 1871 to Patrolman Bernard Tull of the 19th Precinct who arrested a burglar after being shot at. It was last awarded on January 21, 1884. The modern day New York City Police Department Medal of Honor was created in 1912 and was awarded until 1972, when it was ...

6. Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor - Wikipedia

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   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 ...

7. Law Enforcement Purple Heart - Wikipedia

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   A Law Enforcement Purple Heart is a term to describe an American law enforcement medal which may be issued to any law enforcement officer who is injured, wounded or killed in the line of duty. [1] The term is based on the Purple Heart Medal issued by the United States Armed Forces. One of the major organizations for the Purple Heart for Law ...