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Every year, BJA accepts nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor. The nomination period for the 2024-2025 Medal of Valor is from August 4, 2025, to October 3, 2025. All acts of valor that took place between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025, are eligible for nomination.
Join BJA Director Karhlton F. Moore as he interviews Officer Anthony “AJ” Johnson of the Columbus (Ohio) Police Department as he shares the impact of mentorship and positive police interactions in his life and the story behind his nickname, “The Dancing Cop,” and how he uses dance and social media to connect with the community.