United States law enforcement decorations

United States law enforcement decorations are awarded by the police forces of the United States of America. Since the United States has a decentralized police force, with separate independent departments existing on the state and local level, there are literally thousands of law enforcement decorations in existence.

Typically, law enforcement decorations are bestowed by a particular police department and may only be worn and displayed while a police officer is serving as a member of that particular law enforcement activity. Most such awards are provided by city, county and state officials.

Federal law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, DEA, and the Department of Homeland Security issue medals under the authority of the United States government which are considered separate civilian government awards and usually carry a higher degree of status than local law enforcement decorations.

The following sections list various police decorations by awarding agency

New York City Police Department

 * NYPD Medal of Honor


 * NYPD Combat Cross


 * NYPD Medal of Valor


 * NYPD Purple Shield

Elyria Police Department

 * Elyria Police Medal of Honor


 * Elyria Police Medal of Valor


 * Police Lifesaving Medal


 * Police Medal of Merit


 * Police Purple Heart


 * Police Commendation Medal


 * Safe Driving Medal


 * Tactical Squad Service Medal


 * Community Service Medal


 * Police Education Medal


 * Advanced Certification Medal


 * Field Training Officer Medal


 * Top Gun Medal


 * Police Honor Guard Medal

Los Angeles Police Department

 * Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor
 * Police Commission Distinguished Service Medal
 * Police Distinguished Service Medal
 * Police Commission Integrity Medal
 * Police Commission Unit Citation
 * Los Angeles Police Medal
 * Los Angeles Police Star
 * Police Meritorious Service Medal
 * Police Meritorious Achievement Medal
 * Police Meritorious Unit Citation
 * Police Lifesaving Medal
 * Community Policing Medal
 * Human Relations Medal
 * Reserve Police Officer Service Ribbon

Oklahoma City Police Department

 * Oklahoma Police Medal of Honor
 * Oklahoma Police Cross
 * Police Medal of Valor
 * Medal of Meritorious Service

St. Louis County Police Department

 * St. Louis County Medal of Honor
 * Police Medal of Valor
 * St. Louis Distinguished Service Citation
 * St. Louis Meritorious Service Citation
 * Police Purple Heart
 * Citizen's Recognition Medal

Denver Police Department

 * Denver Police Medal of Honor
 * Denver Police Service Cross
 * Denver Police Medal of Valor
 * Police Purple Heart
 * Police Lifesaving Medal
 * Police Campaign Medal
 * Physical Fitness Award

Columbia Police Department

 * Medal of Valor
 * Purple Heart
 * Certificate of Commendation
 * Letter of Appreciation