The Department of Justice's Office of justice Programs is
currently accepting nominations for the Public Safety Officer Medal of
Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
The medal is awarded by the President to public safety officers who
have exhibited exceptional courage in protecting or saving lives over
the past year (June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008).
Nominations are due by Thursday, July 31, at 8 p.m. EDT.
Details: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/medalofvalor.
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