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Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Brochure

NCJ Number
244596
Date Published
2010
Length
2 pages
Annotation
This brochure provides information about public safety officers that have received the Medal of Valor.
Abstract
This brochure from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program, National Medal of Valor Office, provides information about public safety officers that have received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor. This award is the highest national award given to public safety officers, and is awarded to those individuals who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life. In order to receive this honor, public safety officers are 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 of the United States.

Sponsoring Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Address

999 N. Capitol St. NE, Washington, DC 20531, United States

Corporate Author
National Medal of Valor Office
Address

810 7th St, NW, Washington, DC 20531, United States

Sale Source
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Address

Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849-6000, United States

Publication Format
Brochure/Pamphlet
Publication Type
News and Announcement
Language
English
Country
United States of America