Awards Program
Awards Program


Sergeant Robert “Bob” Bemis Receiving the Order of The Blue Heart Award – 2024
We believe that law enforcement officers often go above and beyond in their duties during emergencies but don’t always receive the public appreciation or acknowledgement that their actions warrant. In some cases, command decisions or agency policy may unfortunately exclude officers from award eligibility. The Wounded Blue Awards Program seeks to provide recognition to individuals who distinguish themselves while protecting their community.
• A police officer, sheriff’s deputy, agent, or member of another a law enforcement agency
• On duty at the time of the injury, or if off-duty, injured while responding to a police situation
• Acting under legal authority
• Injured due to the actions of others rather than own negligence
Note: A wound is defined as a severe or disabling injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent. The wound must require treatment by a medical professional. Examples of such injuries include, but are not limited to:
• physical assault – gunshot wounds – stab wounds
• motor vehicle crash car wreck or other accidental cause – falls
• broken bones, muscle injuries or other wounds
• concussion or other internal head trauma
• illness attributed to accidental exposure to dangerous chemicals, opioids, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, fumes, and hazardous building materials
The Citizen’s Award for Valor is presented to an individual who has demonstrated selfless courage while acting in physical defense of a law enforcement officer who is in danger of injury while in the performance of his or her duty.
The Award for Leadership is presented to a law enforcement leader who has demonstrated compassion and concern for the welfare of injured and disabled officers in their department, community and nationwide.
To nominate an individual for an award, please complete the form below:
Past Award Recipients
Order of the Blue Heart
2024
Sgt. Bob Bemis
Pennsylvania State Police
Sgt. Kevin Brugaletta
San Francisco (CA) Police
Detective Kim Frankel
Washoe County (NV) Sheriff’s Office
Officer Mike Jarmin
Bay City (TX) Police
Sgt. John Mattingly
Louisville (KY) Police
2021
Officer Phil Roselle
Norwalk (CT) Police
Joe Fuller
Award for Leadership
2024
Sheriff David Duke
Wichita County (TX) Sheriff


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