Award Opportunity: Nomination Period for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Open Until February 15, 2020

The nomination period for the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery (CBOB) is open now through February 15, 2020. This award honors federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who exhibit extraordinary acts of bravery while in the line of duty.

Federal, state, and local law enforcement risk their lives and exemplify courage while in the line of duty every day. To honor their service, Congress passed the Law Enforcement CBOB Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-298) to create the Federal Law Enforcement CBOB and the State and Local Law Enforcement CBOB.

Nominees must have: (1) sustained a physical injury while engaged in the lawful duties of the individual, (2) performed an act characterized as bravery by the nominating agency head, and (3) have been at personal risk. Or, if they were not injured, the nominee must have performed an act characterized as bravery by the agency head who makes the nomination that placed them at risk of serious physical injury or death.

Agency heads must submit their nominations to the CBOB Office, which is located within the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Agencies must submit all nominations through the online CBOB nomination system. 

Questions? Review the CBOB Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to AskCBOB@usdoj.gov.