The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor nomination period is now open. The Medal of Valor is awarded by the President of the United States to a public safety officer who has exhibited exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness and presence of mind, and unusual swiftness of action, regardless of his or her own personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect human life. To be considered, an application file must include:
- The electronic Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor online application.
- An official report or documentation from an appointing authority or submitting agency.
- Statements by witnesses or individuals having personal knowledge of the facts surrounding the nominee's act of valor and/or other supporting documentation.
The Medal of Valor application should be used only for recognition of acts of valor accomplished during the period of June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2016. For questions about the Medal of Valor application process or application submission, please contact Gregory Joy, Designated Federal Officer, Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, at Gregory.Joy@usdoj.gov.
Learn more about the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor.
Access the application form.
Vew the informative video.