The New York City Police Department

New York City Police Department

The New York City Police Department , established in 1845, is currently the largest municipal police force in the United States, with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City...

's Medal for Valor is the department's third highest medal. It is conferred upon police officers for acts of outstanding personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard to life under circumstances evincing a disregard of personal consequences.

The image of the Police Memorial Statue, representing the years of selfless service that New York City police officers have given to its citizens, is cast in the center of the medal. Mediterranean evergreen laurel leaves, representing honor and glory dating back to ancient Rome, surround the center of the medal. The outer background and ribbon are police blue. The words "For Valor, Police Department City of New York" are written on the face of the medal in gold lettering. The two gold stars signify the level of importance associated with this recognition. The recipient's name is engraved on the reverse side of the medal.

At the 2006 Medal Day Ceremony in New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Rubens Bloomberg is the current Mayor of New York City. With a net worth of $19.5 billion in 2011, he is also the 12th-richest person in the United States...

 and NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly awarded 13 Medals for Valor:

• Detective James Monaco, Queens Special Victims Squad Detective Bureau
• Police Officer Ernest Kenner, 73rd Precinct
• Sergeant Anthony J. Sestito, 122nd Precinct
• Detective Hector Natal, 33rd Detective Squad
• Police Officer Branden Pedrosa, 33rd Precinct
• Sergeant Gilbert Noa, Transit District 12
• Detective Josue Barreto, Bronx Robbery Squad
• Police Officer Mehmet Buyukdag, 48th Precinct
• Police Officer James Jacoberger, 43rd Precinct
• Police Officer Gregory Jeung, 48th Precinct
• Detective Michael Callan, Manhattan North Homicide Task Force Detective Bureau
• Detective Thomas Clarke, Manhattan North Homicide Task Force Detective Bureau
• Captain Daniel Carione, Internal Affairs Bureau

At the 2007 Medal Day Ceremony in New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Rubens Bloomberg is the current Mayor of New York City. With a net worth of $19.5 billion in 2011, he is also the 12th-richest person in the United States...

  and NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly  awarded 14 Medals for Valor:

• Detective Arturo Willis - Counter Terrorism Division
• Police Officer Carlos Arroyo - Brooklyn South Gang Squad
• Retired Police Officer Kai Wong - 47th Precinct
• Sergeant William Danchak - Employee Management Division
• Sergeant Edward Deighan - 70th Precinct
• Sergeant Richard Pignateli - 67th Precinct
• Detective James Halleran - Emergency Service Squad 8
• Police Officer Margaret Zaffarese - Police Academy
• Lieutenant Brian Connolly - 9th Precinct
• Police Officer Robert Burns - 113th Precinct
• Police Officer Shannon Pearl - 113th Precinct
• Sergeant Michael Ruzzi - Police Service Area 7
• Police Officer Joseph Foreman, III - School Safety Division
• Police Officer Brian Sheehy - 120th Precinct

See also

• Medals of the New York City Police Department
  Medals of the New York City Police Department
  The New York City Police Department presents medals to its members for meritorious service. The medals the NYPD awards are as follows :-Medal of Honor: is awarded for:...
  
  
• New York City Police Department Medal of Honor
  New York City Police Department Medal of Honor
  The New York City Police Department Medal of Honor is the highest law enforcement medal of the New York City Police Department. The Medal of Honor is awarded for individual acts of extraordinary bravery performed in the line of duty at extreme risk and danger to life.The present NYPD Medal of...
  
  
• New York City Police Department Combat Cross
  New York City Police Department Combat Cross
  The Police Combat Cross is the second highest departmental award of the New York City Police Department. The Police Combat Cross is awarded to police officers who, "having received Honorable Mention awards, successfully and intelligently perform an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged in...