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Congressional Badge of Bravery Nominations Opening Soon [ [link removed] ]

The 2024 Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery [ [link removed] ] (CBOB) nomination period is about to open! 

Each year, Congress recognizes law enforcement officers for their exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty. Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement are eligible to be nominated.  

Nominations may be submitted for more than one deserving law enforcement officer from your agency. All nominations must be submitted or approved by the head of the nominee(s) employing agency. 

The U.S. Attorney General cites recommended candidates to receive the Congressional Badge of Bravery, and the awards may be jointly presented to the recipients by their Congressional representatives. 

*The CBOB nomination period opens at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on December 13, 2024, and it will close at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 15, 2025.*  

Use our online resources [ [link removed] ] to help you get ahead and prepare your nominations. 

Thank you for taking the time to recognize our nation’s courageous law enforcement officers who work every day to help keep our communities safe. 

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*PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM*

Enacted in 1976, the PSOB Program provides death, disability, and education benefits to those eligible for the program. For details regarding these federal benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who have died or become catastrophically injured in the line of duty, call the PSOB Office at 888-744-6513 or visit us online [ [link removed] ].

"BJA offers many resources, training and technical assistance, and policy development services to support local, state, and tribal governments in achieving safer communities."

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