Every year, the Bureau of Justice Assistance accepts nominations for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery (CBOB). This annual award recognizes federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers for actions that went above and beyond the call of duty. The nomination period for the 2024 award is from December 13, 2024, to February 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET. All heroic acts performed by law enforcement officers from January 1 through December 31, 2024, are eligible for nomination.
This Partner Toolkit is intended to spread awareness about the CBOB award and consists of email and social media content, as well as graphics, that can be included in promotions.
Subject: 🎖Congressional Badge of Bravery Nomination Period Now Open
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The Congressional Badge of Bravery Nomination Period is Open
The Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery honors federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers who demonstrate outstanding acts of bravery in the line of duty.
Recognize a law enforcement hero or heroes in your department who have performed acts of bravery in their community by nominating them for the 2024 Congressional Badge of Bravery.
Read about former award recipients and review the Nomination Guidelines to help you complete your nomination entries.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. ET on February 15, 2025.
Following are Facebook and X posts that can be created to link to the CBOB website:
- Learn about these prestigious #lawenforcement awards and submit your nomination by 5 p.m. ET on February 15, 2025. #BadgeofBravery https://bja.ojp.gov/program/badgeofbravery
- When duty called, they answered! Help @DOJBJA recognize #lawenforcement heroes in your agency by nominating them for the Congressional #BadgeofBravery: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/badgeofbravery
- Review guidelines and qualifications to include in your @DOJBJA #BadgeofBravery nominations! This award honors federal, state, local, and tribal #LawEnforcement officers for courageous acts in the line of duty. Learn more here: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/badgeofbravery
The following images can be incorporated in your messages and posts: