Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (MOV)

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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.

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.

Fallen 2nd Lieutenant Jared Lloyd (Spring Valley Fire Department, New York)

Learn about the heroic actions of Spring Valley Fire Department fallen Lieutenant Jared Lloyd, a recipient 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.

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.

Recognizing Bravery & Sacrifice

Learn about BJA programs that provide benefits and awards to deserving first responders.

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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October 22, 2008, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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)

March 22, 2004, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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Ceremonies and Recipients

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May 16, 2022, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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September 9, 2019, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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May 22, 2019, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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February 20, 2018, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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July 27, 2017, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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May 16, 2016, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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February 20, 2013, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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September 22, 2010, Medal of Valor Ceremony

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