This award recognizes a law enforcement professional who has displayed exemplary service, integrity, and leadership in the field. Whether through community engagement, investigative excellence, tactical response, or mentoring fellow officers, the recipient has gone above and beyond the call of duty. Their actions have strengthened public trust, improved safety, and demonstrated the critical role law enforcement plays in the fabric of the Lehigh Valley.
Characteristics:
- Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, and exceptional service in law enforcement
- Excels in investigations, patrol duties, community policing, or specialized operations
- Builds strong community relationships and fosters public trust
- Goes above and beyond in the performance of their duties
- Serves as a leader and example within their department or task force
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an active law enforcement officer within the Lehigh Valley region
- Employed by a municipal, county, state, campus, or regional police or sheriff’s department
- Must be certified and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) or equivalent
- Recognition-worthy accomplishments must have occurred within the past 12–24 months
Selection Process
Award selections will be based solely on the information presented in the award nomination, selection criteria below. Nominations need to be clear, descriptive and provide specific examples that demonstrate that the person/project/program meets the selection criteria. No self-nomination will be accepted.
The Nominator will be notified once an award recipient has been selected. This will occur after the nomination period closes and the committee has made a selection. LVESC will like invite the nominator and recipient and guest to the Awards & Networking Lunch held during the conference.