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All Medal of Valor Recipients

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Description

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is awarded by the President to public safety officers cited by the Attorney General and recommended by the Medal of Valor Review Board. The board, which comprises representatives of the public safety community and the general public, reviews the nominations and recommends individuals for recognition.

The following individuals have been awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor. To learn about each recipient’s act of valor, click on the individual’s name.

May 17, 2023, Medal of Valor Ceremony Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on May 17, 2023.


2020–2021 Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on May 16, 2022.


2019–2020 Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on May 16, 2022.


2016–2017 Recipients:


2015–2016 Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on February 20, 2018.


2013–2014 and 2014–2015 Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on May 16, 2016.


2011–2012 and 2012–2013 Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on February 11, 2015.


2009–2010 and 2010–2011 Recipients:

The public safety officers listed below (or their family members) were recognized in a ceremony on February 20, 2013. View pictures and other information from the ceremony.


2008–2009 Recipients:


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