Webpart iii examines the stolen valor act prosecutions through the lens of seditious libel and explains why the act is unconstitutional. The stolen valor act and. Webvice president joe biden and attorney general eric holder today awarded the public safety officer medal of valor to 18 public safety officers who exhibited. Webpresident biden on wednesday honored nine public safety officers with the medal of valor in recognition of extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery, including. Webthe public safety officer medal of valor act of 2003 gives the governor authority to award medals to public safety officers who are recognized by the attorney. Webthe gold award recognizes a person who has performed an exceptionally valorous act amidst great personal danger. Their acts of valor stem from a shootout that. Webtoday attorney general jeff sessions is honored to award the public safety officer medal of valor to the following law enforcement officers and first responders for. The orange county sheriff’s advisory council on thursday, sept. 30, recognized 54 members of the sheriff’s department for heroic acts. Webnine police officers and six firefighters are receiving the award for acts of bravery in the line of duty. The medal of valor is awarded to public safety officers who.
