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The Oregon Governor's Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is one of two state decorations issued by the state of Oregon to law enforcement officers and is established by Oregon Revised Statute 176.260 (individual law enforcement agencies in Oregon issue lesser awards to law enforcement officers). The other medal issued is the Medal of Ultimate sacrifice (insert link).

Qualifications
All law enforcement officers in the state of Oregon, living or dead, who have been distinguished by exceptionally honrable and meritorious conduct, are eligible to receive the medal from the Governor of Oregon. In issuing the medal, the Governor acts on the recommendation of the "Governor's Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor," which consists of a representative from the Governor's office, the Oregon Department of Public Safety, Standards, and Training, the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police, the Oregon State Sheriff's Association, two representatices of statewide organizations of police officers, and a surviving family member of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.

While any person is eligible to nominate a law enforcement officer for the Oregon Governor's Law Enforcement Medal of Honor, all nominations must be seconded by a sheriff or chief of police of the state of Oregon before being submitted to the committee for consideration.

Design and Presentation
The Oregon Governor's Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is bronze and consists of a police shield overlaid by a sheriff's star with the seal of the State of Oregon in the center and the words "Law Enforcement Medal of Honor" within the design. The medal shall be suspended from a ring that is attached to a navy blue ribbon with a gold edge. The reverse side of the medal shall be inscribed with the words: "For exceptionally honorable and meritorious conduct in performing services as a law enforcement officer."

Background
The Oregon Governor's Law Enforcement Medal of Honor was established in 2006 by an act of the Oregon Legislature.

Recipients
As of 2014, the medal has been awarded once. Benton County Sheriff's Office Sergeant David Peterson received the award in October 2013 for his actions during a gunfight with a wanted fugitive in August 2012.