Medal of Valor

The Medal of Valor - sponsored by the Crusade Against Crime of America and the St. Louis Area Police Chiefs' Association, the Medal of Valor is presented in recognition of a conspicuous act of bravery exceeding the normal demands of police service. It expresses the community's gratitude for the sound judgement demonstrated by the officer in the performance of his or her duty, often without regard for personal safety, yet with full awareness of the reasonable attainment of his or her objective. More information about the award, descriptions of the acts that resulted in the awards for some of the officers below, and information regarding officers from other departments who have won this award can be found at the Crusade Against Crime - Medal of Valor Website.

Recipients

(as of November 18, 2009)

2009

Police Officer Daniel Brinkman
Police Officer Kurt Hauser
Police Officer Jacob Maechling

2008

Sergeant Peter Morrow
Police Officer Mark Berry
Police Officer Chad Hinds
Police Officer Doug Reiner
Police Officer John Wilson

2006

Sergeant Michael Amrein
Police Officer Charles Bowles
Police Officer Jessica Diamond
Police Officer John Williams
Police Officer Rodney Woodall

2005

Police Officer Nino Dicandia
Police Officer Michael Fumagali
Police Officer Joshua Lawrence
Police Officer Jason Neuman
Police Officer Dalen Schmoll

2004

Police Officer Eric Austermann
Police Officer Jason Neuman
Police Officer Christine Romo

2003

Police Officer Timothy Rehagen
Police Officer Jason Rodesiler

2001

Sergeant Mark Moerschell
Sergeant Richard Weinhold
Police Officer Jeffrey Brenizer
Police Officer Edward Darabcsek
Police Officer Joseph Ellis
Police Officer Chad Louis
Police Officer Bryan Ludwig
Police Officer Kevin Stevener

1999

Sergeant Kurt Frisz
Police Officer Keith Coleman
Police Officer Michael Sisco
Police Officer Keith Wildhaber

1998

Lieutenant James Vollmar
Police Officer Richard Will
Police Officer Joseph Zdrodowski

1995

Sergeant Robert Stipsits

1994

Police Officer John Bozarth

1993

Sergeant Jeffrey Bader

1992

Detective John Bozarth
Police Officer Tommy Marr

1991

Police Officer Alan Eickhoff
Police Officer Kurt Frisz
Police Officer Thomas Jackson

1973

Police Officer Gerald Brindell

1972

Police Officer Eugene Roessel

1971

Sergeant Frazier Garner

1969

Captain Jack Patty