Part of the mission of the Police Heritage Museum is to promote a better understanding between law enforcement officers and the citizens they serve by demonstrating the role officers play in their communities' history and growth.

By establishing the Law Enforcement Awards Program, the Police Heritage Museum hopes to meet its mission by promoting the public trust and support of local law enforcement agencies by showcasing the achievements of local law enforcement officers. In addition, we hope to shed light on the community member that wears a law enforcement uniform.

The Law Enforcement Awards Program is sponsored by the York Newspaper Company, and is held in cooperation with:

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award

The Police Heritage Museum hopes to recognize well-rounded law enforcement officers who have exceeded the duty requirements expected of their position and have also demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service along with professional achievement. Selection criteria includes:

• Significant achievements that go above and beyond the call of duty
• Outstanding acts of kindness or compassion or courage
• Consistency in day-to-day operations
• How the officers represents their agency and profession
• Community work the officers performs on their own time
• Performance which reflects the highest standards of the profession

Award of Valor

The Police Heritage Museum wishes to recognize local law enforcement officers for exceptional courage in a specific hazardous or life-threatening situation. Selection criteria will include:

• Actions performed at considerable risk to the officer's safety or life
• Actions taken in an effort to save or protect life and/or property
• Significant action above and beyond the normal call of duty

Citizen Award of Merit

The Police Heritage Museum wishes to recognize local citizens for actions taken at personal risk to:

• Prevent or stop the commission of a crime
• Assist or aid a law enforcement officer
• Attempt to save or protect life and/or property

2007 Law Enforcement Awards Program

The 2007 Law Enforcement Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the York County Commissioners' meeting room at the York County Administrative Center, 28 East Market Street (the former York County Court House).

The following officers were recognized:

President's Commendation
	Jeffrey Allen Orwig Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer Pennsylvania Game Commission
	David L. Morris Patrolman First Class West Manheim Township Police Department
	Steve A. Gebhart, Jr. Patrolman West Manheim Township Police Department
Citizen's Award of Merit
	Travis VanKuren
Award of Valor
	Trent E. Buschman Officer York Area Regional Police Department
	Troy A. Cromer Detective York City Police Department
2007 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
	Paul DeHart Police Officer York City Police Department
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Nominees
	Kevin R. Clouser Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer Pennsylvania Game Commission
	Jack S. Greene Sergeant Southwestern Regional Police Department

Please visit the following pages for previous award recipients and nominees.