OCSD: Exemplary Service And Bravery Of OC Sheriff Personnel Honored At Medal Of Valor

Press release from the Orange County Sheriff's Department:

October 1, 2021

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 1, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council on Thursday, Sept. 30, recognized 54 members of the Sheriff’s Department for heroic acts and exemplary service at the 33rd Annual Medal of Valor.

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 1, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council on Thursday, Sept. 30, recognized 54 members of the Sheriff’s Department for heroic acts and exemplary service at the 33rd Annual Medal of Valor.

Thirty-one medals for Lifesaving were awarded, along with 14 medals of Merit and nine medals of Courage.   K-9 Rosco also received the Canine Medal of Merit for his work apprehending a knife-wielding suspect. Three deputies received multiple medals related to one incident.

Thirty-one medals for Lifesaving were awarded, along with 14 medals of Merit and nine medals of Courage.   K-9 Rosco also received the Canine Medal of Merit for his work apprehending a knife-wielding suspect. Three deputies received multiple medals related to one incident.

In addition, Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes recognized San Juan Capistrano resident Roy Heine with the Sheriff’s Medal of Courage for his bravery in fighting off a suspect who was attacking an elderly woman. 

In addition, Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes recognized San Juan Capistrano resident Roy Heine with the Sheriff’s Medal of Courage for his bravery in fighting off a suspect who was attacking an elderly woman. 

Award recipients and their families attended a limited-capacity event at the Anaheim Hilton to celebrate their achievements.  A recording of the ceremony can be viewed at ocsheriff.gov/MOV. 

Award recipients and their families attended a limited-capacity event at the Anaheim Hilton to celebrate their achievements.  A recording of the ceremony can be viewed at ocsheriff.gov/MOV. 

The honorees included:

The honorees included:

Interviews with select recipients can be scheduled, upon request. A brief synopsis of this year’s incidents is attached. Clean B-roll of the event also can be provided to members of the media.

Interviews with select recipients can be scheduled, upon request. A brief synopsis of this year’s incidents is attached. Clean B-roll of the event also can be provided to members of the media.

The Sheriff’s Department will be sharing video stories of each incident in the coming weeks on the department’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and You Tube social media platforms. Follow @ocsheriff to view videos highlighting the distinguished work of these Sheriff’s Department employees.

The Sheriff’s Department will be sharing video stories of each incident in the coming weeks on the department’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and You Tube social media platforms. Follow @ocsheriff to view videos highlighting the distinguished work of these Sheriff’s Department employees.

Medal for Lifesaving:

Medal for Lifesaving:

Medal of Merit:

Medal of Merit:

Medal of Courage:

Medal of Courage:

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