AWARDS

The K.T.O.A. wants to acknowledge tactically minded first responders who      exhibit commitment, expertise, enthusiasm, and/or valorous actions.

Any person can nominate an individual or group who qualifies for recognition under the below criteria.

An awards committee selected by the K.T.O.A. Board of Directors will make    the final decisions regarding the awards.

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K.T.O.A. Unit Citation of Valor

This award is presented to a tactical unit whose members             distinguished themselves through valorous actions during a          tactical operation. The unit clearly acted without regard for the    safety of their own lives in order to neutralize a suspect, thus       protecting fellow officers and/or innocent victims and bystanders.

K.T.O.A. Award of Valor

This prestigious award is presented to the person, persons, or       team who distinguish oneself or themselves through valorous       actions during a life threatening action.

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2017 Award of Valor was issued to Officer Josh Burris from the Elizabethtown Police Department