 Have You Submitted Your Medal of Valor Nominations?
This is a reminder that the nomination period for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor closes Friday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Please take the time to recognize public safety officers in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency services who have demonstrated outstanding acts of service in their communities.
View the Medal of Valor website to learn about past recipients. Use the nomination template to help you submit your nominations for the 2024-2025 award. Public safety officers must be nominated by the chief executive of their employing agencies.
Thank you for your commitment to recognizing the outstanding bravery and dedication of our nation’s public safety officers.
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.
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