Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

The Law Enforcement Commendation Medal may be presented by the National Society, a state society or a chapter to those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. the medal is intended to recognize exceptional service or accomplishment in the field of law enforcement. Eligibility is not limited to peach officers but extends to the entire range of persons who make and enforce the law to include but not limited to peach officers, attorneys, judges, prosecutors and legislators who have performed an exceptional act or service beyond that normally expected.

The medal may be presented only to an individual and only once. Chapters and state socities should consider sending their most outstanding nominations forward to the National Committee to compete for the National Law Enforcement Commendation presented annually by the President General at the annual congress. Since an individual may receive only one award, deserving individuals who have received this award from a chapter or a state society are not eligible for the national award. The medal may be presented posthumously based on the recommendation of a chapter, approval by a state society and approvals by the National Fire Safety and Law Enforcement Commendation Committee, Medals and Awards Committee and the Executive Committee.

The obverse of the medal depicts a police badge design surmounted by a gold eagle with the SAR Badge below. The medal is accompanied by an enameled bar, suitable for wear on uniform, and a certificate for engrossing. A minature medal is available.

The names of all recipients are published annually. Each awarding chapter and state society is requested to forward a short written description of the background and accomplishments of the recipients, together with dates, places and names. This should be submitted to National Headquarters, ATTN: Fire Safety and Law Enforcement Committee and should arrive no later than May 1st each year. The report format is available on the SAR web site.