Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (MOV)

Firefighters John Colandro, Michael Rosero, and Chad Titus (Stamford Fire Department, Connecticut)

Learn about the heroic actions of Stamford Fire Department Firefighters John Colandro, Michael Rosero, and Chad Titus, recipients of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.

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.

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.

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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

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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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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Recipients:

Special Agent William Sentner, III (posthumously) (U.S. Department of Justice, Miami, Florida)
Lieutenant Carlos Thompson (Mobile County Sheriff's Office, Mobile, Alabama)
Officer David Goitia (Glendale Police Department, Glendale, Arizona)
Detective Raymond Robertson and Commander Miguel Galvez (Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami, Florida, and Opa-Locka Police Department, Florida)
Firefighter Brian D. Rothell (Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Chesterfield, Virginia)

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Firefighters John Colandro, Michael Rosero, and Chad Titus (Stamford Fire Department, Connecticut)

Assistant Chief Ryan Sprunger (East Wayne Fire District, Ohio)

Firefighter Abraham Miller (Fire Department City of New York, New York)

Officers Ryan Smith, Vincent Mendoza, and Robert Paul III (California Highway Patrol, California)

Officer Anthony Giorgio (Pensacola Police Department, Florida)

Fallen Officer Jason Shuping, and Officers Kyle Baker, Paul Stackenwalt, and Kaleb Robinson (Concord Police Department, North Carolina)

Recognizing Bravery & Sacrifice

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

White House Medal of Valor Ceremony - July 27

President Trump Recognizes First Responders to the June 14 Shooting Involving Congressman Scalise

Medal of Valor Illustration

President Trump Hosts the Public Safety Medal of Valor Awards Ceremony

President Trump Participates in the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Presentation Ceremony

Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor - Application Tips & Tools

February 20, 2018, Medal of Valor Ceremony

February 14, 2003, Medal of Valor Ceremony

October 22, 2008, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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May 16, 2016, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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March 16, 2006, Medal of Valor Ceremony

February 11, 2015, Medal of Valor Ceremony

September 9, 2019, Medal of Valor Ceremony

July 14, 2005, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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