demonstrated bravery, sacrifice or other exceptionally
meritorious conduct in the line of duty. The Municipal Police
Officers' Education and Training Commission established in
Subchapter D (relating to municipal police education and
training) shall assist the Governor in the administration of the
program by establishing the qualifications, protocol and other
rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
§ 2192. Medal procedure.
(a) Nominees.--A member of the Pennsylvania State Police ,
sheriff, as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to
definitions), or deputy sheriff or a police officer of a police
department as defined in section 2162 (relating to definitions)
may be nominated for a medal under this subchapter.
(b) Application.--An application that nominates a law
enforcement officer for a medal may be submitted to the
Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission by
the Governor, a member of the General Assembly, the Commissioner
of the Pennsylvania State Police, a county sheriff or the chief
executive of a municipality or police department.
(c) Review and issuance of medals.--The Municipal Police
Officers' Education and Training Commission shall review an
application's veracity and conformance to the criteria of the
program and notify the Governor of the applications that are in
compliance. The final decision to issue a medal under this
subchapter shall rest with the Governor. The Governor may
delegate to the Lieutenant Governor or a member of the General
Assembly the act of presenting a medal.
§ 2193. Form of medals.
(a) General rule.--The medals authorized under the program
shall be in the following forms:
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