On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance opened the nomination period for the 2017-2018 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor. This is the highest national award honoring emergency service officers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers across the country, including federal, state, local, and tribal officers. The nomination period will remain open until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
This award honors public safety officers who displayed exceptional acts of courage and decisiveness to protect human life, above and beyond the call of duty. Recipients are selected based on nominations from the head of their employing agencies. Learn more about the requirements for this award on the Medal of Valor website and start preparing your nominations today.
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- Apply now: The nomination period for the @DOJBJA Public Safety Officer #MedalOfValor is open. Learn more about the nation’s highest award for valor and how to nominate an officer. https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- The #MedalOfValor is awarded to public safety officers for courageous and selfless acts above and beyond the call of duty. Submit your nominations today. @DOJBJA https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- Submit your #MedalOfValor nominations before the July 31 deadline to honor EMS, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. @DOJBJAhttps://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- Multiple nominations can be submitted for the @DOJBJA #PublicSafety Officer #MedalOfValor. Learn how to assemble a strong nomination and submit yours now. https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- The nomination period for this year’s @DOJBJA #MedalOfValor is now open. Recognize our nation’s #PublicSafety officers today.https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- The @DOJBJA #MedalOfValor is the nation’s highest award for valor that can be received by a #PublicSafety officer. Submit your nominations now. https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- Nominations for this year’s #PublicSafety Officer #MedalOfValor are being accepted until 7/31. Multiple nominations can be submitted as well. @DOJBJA https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
- Submit your #MedalOfValor nominations before the July 31 deadline to honor our nation’s brave #PublicSafety officers with the nation’s highest award for valor. @DOJBJA https://www.bja.gov/programs/medalofvalor/index.html
