Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 176 § 176.260 — Medal
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 176 ·
Oregon Code § 176.260·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Medal
of Honor.
(1) The
Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. Upon nomination by the Governors
Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor established under ORS 176.262,
the Governor or the Governors designee may award the medal in the name of the
state to a law enforcement officer who has been distinguished by exceptionally
honorable and meritorious conduct. The medal may be awarded posthumously to a
representative of the deceased law enforcement officer.
(2) The medal
shall be bronze and consist of a police shield overlaid by a sheriffs star
with the seal of the State of Oregon in the center and the words Law
Enforcement Medal of Honor within the design. The medal shall be suspended
from a ring that is attached to a navy blue ribbon with a gold edge. The
reverse side of the medal shall be inscribed with the words For exceptionally
honorable and meritorious conduct in performing services as a law enforcement
officer. [2005 c.284 §1; 2011 c.434 §2; 2013 c.1 §16]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 176.260
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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