 The Nomination Period for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is Open
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance administers the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, one of the highest national awards for valor by a public safety officer. The medal is awarded by the President of the United States to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life.
Public safety officers who serve with or without compensation at the federal, state, local and tribal levels, may be nominated for the Medal of Valor.
This year’s nomination period covers events that took place between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.
Learn about past award recipients. If you know of similarly deserving public safety officers, nominate them for the Medal of Valor by 5:00 p.m. ET on October 3.
Thank you for taking the time to recognize those who keep our communities safe.
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 at https://bja.ojp.gov/program/psob.
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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