The United States Deputy Sheriffs’ Association has established a law enforcement awards and recognition program to honor officers slain while serving their community, as well as officers who distinguish themselves in the line of duty.
The program will feature awards in five categories detailed below.
“We have so many outstanding law enforcement professionals out there who distinguish themselves on a regular basis, but who are never recognized for their hard work and dedication,” said U.S.D.S.A. Executive Director Stephen Van Dyke.
“I hope that this program helps to bring much-needed recognition to deserving law enforcement professionals.”

Award of Honor
The highest award. Presented to the family of any law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.

Citation for Bravery
Presented to any officer who engaged in an act of courage that placed his own life in danger.
Lifesaving Award
Given to any officer who saves a life of a fellow officer or civilian
Commendation Citation
May be awarded to any officer for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Civilian Citation
Presented to any civilian who demonstrates outstanding support for law enforcement officers.
I wish to nominate the following individual for recognition through the U.S.D.S.A. Recognition Program:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
OCCUPATION
DEPARTMENT (IF LAW ENFORCEMENT)
DEPARTMENT ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
DESCRIBE THE ACT OF SERVICE THAT MAKES THE NOMINEE DESERVING OF RECOGNITION:
NAME & ADDRESS OF LOCAL NEWSPAPER
NAME OF NOMINATOR
NOMINATOR ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION IN THIS NOMINATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT

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