New York City Police Department Medal for Valor
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TypeMedal
Country United States
Presented byNew York City Police Department
First awarded ()
Precedence
Next (higher)New York City Police Department Combat Cross
Next (lower)New York City Police Department Meritorious Police Duty Medal

The New York City Police Department's Medal for Valor is the department's third highest medal. It is conferred upon police officers for acts of outstanding personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard to life under circumstances evincing a disregard for personal consequences.

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) Medal for Valor is one of the highest honors awarded to members of the NYPD. It recognizes acts of extraordinary courage and bravery displayed by NYPD officers while in the line of duty, often involving personal risk or danger. The Medal for Valor is one of several awards given by the NYPD to honor its officers for their exceptional service and dedication to the community.

In order to receive the Medal for Valor, officers need to have their names nominated by other officers or citizens to a panel which reviews their nomination before forwarding it to Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ,who then takes the final decision.

The Medal for Valor is typically presented during the NYPD Medal Day ceremony, an annual event held to honor the exceptional service and achievements of NYPD officers ,where various awards and medals are presented to officers, recognizing their outstanding performance, dedication, and commitment to serving the people of New York City.

Recipients of the Medal for Valor are well respected within their department and the community for their bravery and commitment to public service.

Criteria and selection process

The Medal for Valor is awarded based on the following criteria:

Acts of bravery and heroism that go beyond the normal call of duty. Demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of imminent danger or life-threatening situations. Putting the officer's own life at risk to save others or protect public safety. The selection process for the Medal for Valor includes nominations from fellow officers, supervisors, or members of the community. These nominations are reviewed by a panel, which evaluates the circumstances and actions of the nominee. The panel then makes recommendations to the Police Commissioner, who makes the final decision on the awarding of the Medal for Valor.

Design

The image of the Police Memorial Statue, representing the years of selfless service that New York City police officers have given to its citizens, is cast in the center of the medal. Mediterranean evergreen laurel leaves, representing honor and glory dating back to ancient Rome, surround the center of the medal. The outer background and ribbon are police blue. The words "For Valor, Police Department City of New York" are written on the face of the medal in gold lettering. The two gold stars signify the level of importance associated with this recognition. The recipient's name is engraved on the reverse side of the medal.[1]

The respective breast bar is a solid blue bar.

Awards

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2006

At the 2006 Medal Day Ceremony in New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly awarded 13 Medals for Valor:[2]

2007

At the 2007 Medal Day Ceremony in New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly awarded 14 Medals for Valor:

2008

Twelve Medals of Valor were awarded at the 2008 Medal Day ceremony by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly:[3]

2009

Thirteen Medals of Valor were awarded at the 2009 Medal Day ceremony by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly:[4]

2010

There were fifteen Medals of Valor awarded by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly at the 2010 Medal Day ceremony.[5]

2011

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly awarded six Medals of Valor at the 2011 Medal Day ceremony.[6]

2012

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly awarded fifteen Medals of Valor at the 2012 Medal Day ceremony.[7]

2013

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly awarded thirteen Medals of Valor at the 2013 Medal Day ceremony.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Police Department Medal for Valor
  2. ^ Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Kelly Honor 40 Members of Police Department at 2006 Medal Day Ceremony
  3. ^ "NYPD Press Release; Photos - Police Medal Day". Nyc.gov. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  4. ^ "NYPD Press Release". Nyc.gov. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  5. ^ "NYPD Press Release - Medal Day 2010". Nyc.gov. 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  6. ^ "NYPD Press Release". Nyc.gov. 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  7. ^ "NYPD Press Release - Medal Day 2012". Nyc.gov. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  8. ^ "43 MEMBERS AND 12 COMMANDS HONORED AT NYPD ANNUAL MEDAL DAY CEREMONY". Nyc.gov. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
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