National Law Enforcement Valor Archive

Their stories endure.

A permanent, public record of law enforcement officers officially recognized by their agencies for extraordinary courage — the Medal of Valor and comparable honors awarded across the United States. Each entry preserves the department's own citation, the officers honored, and the medal they received, so families, historians, and the public can read these stories for generations to come.

“Safe in His Arms” memorial — Riverside Police Officers Association, Riverside, California