Assistant Chief Ryan Sprunger (East Wayne Fire District, Ohio)
Learn about the heroic actions of East Wayne Fire District Assistant Chief Ryan Sprunger, a recipient of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.
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Firefighter Abraham Miller (Fire Department City of New York, New York)
On September 29, 2020, Ladder Company 23 responded to a reported fire at a six-story, non-fireproof, multifamily dwelling. Upon arrival, members saw heavy fire coming out of two fifth-floor windows at the front of the building. The fire was venting onto the front fire escape, completely cutting off the secondary means of egress for the occupants. Firefighter Abraham Miller, assigned the roof position in Ladder...
Officers Ryan Smith, Vincent Mendoza, and Robert Paul III (California Highway Patrol, California)
Learn about the heroic actions of California Highway Patrol Officers Ryan Smith, Vincent Mendoza, and Robert Paul III, recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.
Officer Anthony Giorgio (Pensacola Police Department, Florida)
Learn about the heroic actions of Pensacola Police Officer Anthony Giorgio, a recipient of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.
Fallen Officer Jason Shuping, and Officers Kyle Baker, Paul Stackenwalt, and Kaleb Robinson (Concord Police Department, North Carolina)
Learn about the heroic actions of Concord Police Department fallen Officer Jason Shuping, and Officers Kyle Baker, Paul Stackenwalt, and Kaleb Robinson, recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.
Deputy Sheriff Dalton Rushing (Perry County Sheriff's Office, Ohio)
Learn about the heroic actions of Perry County Sheriff's Office Deputy Dalton Rushing, a recipient of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.
Recognizing Bravery & Sacrifice
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Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
Nominations accepted until July 31, 2021.
White House Medal of Valor Ceremony - July 27
August 2017
Watch the Medal of Valor ceremony where five public safety officers were honored for their heroic services during a shooting in Alexandria, Virginia in 2017.
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President Trump Recognizes First Responders to the June 14 Shooting Involving Congressman Scalise
July 2017
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Medal of Valor Illustration
View a detailed illustration of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor accompanied by a description of the different elements incorporated into the design.
President Trump Hosts the Public Safety Medal of Valor Awards Ceremony
February 2018
Watch the Medal of Valor ceremony from 2018. President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr presented the awards to 11 public safety officers.
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President Trump Participates in the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Presentation Ceremony
May 2019
In this video, President Trump honors police officers, firefighters and first responders in the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Presentation Ceremony.
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Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor - Application Tips & Tools
May 2017
Watch this video to learn more information about the Medal of Valor application process from Gregory Joy, BJA Policy Advisor and MOV Designated Federal Officer.
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December 12, 2007, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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May 16, 2016, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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May 16, 2022, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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March 16, 2006, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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February 11, 2015, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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September 9, 2019, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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July 14, 2005, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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February 20, 2013, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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Ceremonies and Recipients
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May 22, 2019, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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March 22, 2004, Medal of Valor Ceremony
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