§ 14.33, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 14. GOVERNOR
Medal of Heroism.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) The Governor may award a Medal of Heroism of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, correctional probation officer, juvenile detention officer, or juvenile probation officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14); a firefighter, as defined in s. 112.191(1)(b); an emergency medical technician, as defined in s. 401.23; or a paramedic, as defined in s. 401.23. A recipient must have distinguished himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, must have risked his or her life deliberately above and beyond the call of duty while performing duty in his or her respective position, and must have engaged in hazardous or perilous activities to preserve lives with the knowledge that such activities might result in great personal harm.
(2) A candidate or person seeking to nominate a candidate for the award must make written application to the Governor. The Governor may refer an application to any public or private entity for advice and recommendations regarding the application.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 2003-51; s. 5, ch. 2022-35; s. 1, ch. 2026-16.
Note 1
Note.—The word “officer” was inserted by the editors to provide clarity.
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