Missouri § 650.454 Medals for extraordinary valor may be issued to public safety officers, when — surviving relatives may receive medal on person's behalf.

Missouri Statutes

§ 650.454 — Medals for extraordinary valor may be issued to public safety officers, when — surviving relatives may receive medal on person's behalf.

Missouri § 650.454

Title XLADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS

Ch. 650Department of Public Safety

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 650.454 (2026).

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1.The governor is hereby authorized to award and present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a medal to a public safety officer, upon the recommendation of the board, for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. The medal shall be Missouri's highest award for valor by a public safety officer.

2.In the event of the death of any person who would be entitled to a medal pursuant to the provisions of sections 650.450 to 650.460 , the same may be presented to a surviving relative on behalf of the deceased in the following order: widow, if not remarried; eldest living son; eldest living daughter; father; mother; eldest living brother; eldest living sister; and eldest living grandchild.

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1. The governor is hereby authorized to award and present, in the name of the state of Missouri, a medal to a public safety officer, upon the recommendation of the board, for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. The medal shall be Missouri's highest award for valor by a public safety officer.

2. In the event of the death of any person who would be entitled to a medal pursuant to the provisions of sections 650.450 to 650.460 , the same may be presented to a surviving relative on behalf of the deceased in the following order: widow, if not remarried; eldest living son; eldest living daughter; father; mother; eldest living brother; eldest living sister; and eldest living grandchild.