Review Board
Learn about the Medal of Valor Review Board, which comprises representatives of the public safety community and the general public.
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (MOV)
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions related to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor and how to submit a nomination.
Contact Us
Find contact information for the National Medal of Valor Office. For media and congressional inquiries, a phone number is given for the Office of Communications.
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor
The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have shown exceptional courage in the effort to save or protect human life.
Honoring Excellence in Public Safety
This blog post highlights BJA award programs that recognize extraordinary efforts of public safety officers.
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Nominations Now Being Accepted
Submit your nomination by July 31, 2020.
Medal of Valor Webinar Presentation Available
During a July 22 webinar, BJA shared details and guidance about the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor (MOV) program and nomination process. If you missed the webinar, you can view the webinar presentation and transcript to see what was discussed. MOV nominations are due July 31.
Learn about the Medal of Valor Recipients
In a White House ceremony on May 22, 2019, President Trump awarded public safety officers with the Medal of Valor, our nation’s highest award for bravery and heroism by a public safety officer. Learn about the recipients and their brave actions.
9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017
On November 3, 2018, the President signed into law the “9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017”, Public Law 115-276. The Act provides that public safety officers who participated in the September 11, 2001 response and died as a result of a World Trade Center (WTC)-related health condition are eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor. BJA is honored to administer this Program...
President and Attorney General Honor Officers with Medal of Valor
Read about the officers whose brave actions were honored at the White House when President Trump and Attorney General Sessions awarded each officer with the Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.