Awards and Medals

The Police Commission Unit Citation The Police Commission Unit Citation is the Department's highest award conferred upon an organizational unit for an outstanding combined effort by the unit members.
Police Medal The Police Medal is awarded in recognition of an officer who acts bravely and heroically, though to a lesser degree than required for the Medal of Valor.
Police Star The Police Star honors officers who have distinguished themselves either by acts of bravery or by performing with exceptional tactics and judgement in stressful situations.
Medal of Valor The Medal of Valor is the LAPD's highest award conferred upon an officer in recognition of a single act of bravery above and beyond the call of duty. To be awarded the Medal of Valor officers shall have distinguished themselves by conspicuous heroism and extreme courage in the face if immanent peril.