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Early law enforcement awards were often pins and badges awarded on a case-by-case basis. Standardized law enforcement awards began to appear once police departments began issuing more codified and structured uniform regulations. [1] Originally, law enforcement awards were rarely awarded, and then only for acts of heroism or bravery.
The Meritorious Police Duty (MPD medal with no star in the middle) is awarded for: An act of intelligent and valuable police service demonstrating special faithfulness or perseverance, OR; Highly creditable acts of police service over a period of time.
Drug Enforcement Administration: Individuals who had lost their lives or been seriously injured enforcing the drug laws of the United States. [14] [15] United States: FBI Honorary Medals: Federal Bureau of Investigation: Exceptional acts by FBI employees and other law enforcement personnel working with the FBI. [16] United States: George Fencl ...
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.
Awards and decorations of United States law enforcement agencies (2 C, 6 P) Pages in category "Law enforcement awards and honors" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total.
The United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation instituted an Honorary Medals Program in 1989 as a way of recognizing "exceptional acts" by FBI employees and other law enforcement personnel working with the FBI. [1] These medals were created to supplement the then-existing reward system within the Bureau. [2]
President Donald Trump presents the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor in the East Room of the White House in May 2019. The original Medal of Valor was established on June 29, 2000, by President Bill Clinton with his issuance of Executive Order 13161 and was originally called the Presidential Medal of Valor for Public Safety Officers.
All law enforcement officers in the state of Washington (including both those commissioned under the authority of state of Washington, as well as those of the United States), living or dead, who have been seriously injured or killed while in the performance of duty, or who have been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct, are eligible to receive the medal from the Governor of ...