2-306.01 - Citizen’s Award of Valor

2-306.01 - Citizen’s Award of Valor

  • Summary: Awarded to citizens for heroic acts that place them in significant danger.
  • Effective Date: 06-09-2015
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Policy

The Citizen’s Award of Valor may be awarded to citizens for exemplary and heroic acts that expose them to considerable danger.

Any MPD Employee may submit a recommendation for a citizen for the Citizen’s Award of Valor to their Precinct or Division Commander. If the Commander approves the Citizen’s Award of Valor, the recommendation shall be forwarded to Police Administration for review. If approved, they will order the award for the Chief to present. 

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.


Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
2-306.01 - Citizen’s Award of Valor 06-09-2015 download PDF

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