State of Nevada

Nevada Governor

Jim Gibbons

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NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL AWARDS

 

Medal Of Valor - Gold

This commendation is awarded to a Division member for an EXTRAORDINARY act of heroism which extends FAR above the normal call of duty or service performed at GREAT RISK to personal safety or life in an effort TO SAVE HUMAN LIFE.

Medal Of Valor - Silver

This commendation is awarded to a Division member for an act of heroism which extends above the normal call of duty or service performed at RISK to personal safety or life in an effort TO SAVE HUMAN LIFE.

Purple Heart

This commendation is awarded to a Division member, while in the line of duty, sustains a serious wound or great bodily injury inflicted by a hostile person. The Purple Heart may be awarded in conjunction with the Medal of Valor or Meritorious Service Award. These medals may be awarded posthumously.


MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

This commendation is awarded to a member for exemplary service where the member performed beyond the call of duty through diligence and perseverance and such action prevented crime, protected life and property or aided in the apprehension of a dangerous criminal.

LIFESAVING AWARD

This commendation is awarded to a member who saves a life by direct action and need not be performed under conditions requiring bravery or exposure to danger.

MEMORIAL AWARD

This commendation is to be presented in memory of any member who dies in the line of duty under honorable conditions.

COMMAND OFFICER AWARD

This commendation is awarded to an employee for performance this is well above average and demonstrates either courage, devotion to duty, alertness, or their aptitude for law enforcement work or their continuing desire to perform a public service


DPS Director

Jerry Hafen

DPS Deputy Director

Chris Perry

Highway Patrol Chief

Tony Almaraz

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