‘Very Best of Massachusetts’: Police Officers Honored with George L. Hanna Memorial Award
The state’s highest bravery awards recognized officers for rescues and shootings that protected residents in five communities, officials said.
- On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Governor Maura Healey honored 18 police officers at the Massachusetts State House in Boston during the 43rd Annual Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for exceptional bravery.
- Named for Massachusetts State Police Trooper George Hanna, who was fatally shot during a 1983 traffic stop in Auburn, the awards have recognized 200 officers for bravery since their establishment.
- Medals of valor were awarded to 13 Fall River Police Department officers who helped evacuate more than 50 residents from the Gabriel House assisted living facility during a deadly fire last year.
- Other recipients included Detective Daniel Wall of the Everett Police Department, who rescued a truck driver during an armed confrontation, and Officers Aurise Miedico, Steven Negron, and Jose Valenzuela for neutralizing threats.
- During the ceremony, Healey announced a new initiative to deliver a Commonwealth flag to families of fallen National Guard members and public safety personnel, stating "our work is not finished by any means.
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Boston HeraldMassachusetts police officers receive George L. Hanna award for bravery
Eighteen unsung heroes in blue have been honored with the George L. Hanna Award for Extraordinary Bravery for demonstrating courage and putting their own lives at risk to protect others.
Four officers receive state’s top police bravery medal
The award, which Gov. Maura Healey presented during a ceremony Wednesday, recognizes officers who "demonstrate extraordinary bravery in the face of extreme risk and imminent danger to life," according to the governor's office.
Fall River officers, other Mass. police honored for bravery at annual awards ceremony - The Boston Globe
During the ceremony, Governor Maura Healey announced a new initiative to present a state flag to families of law enforcement members killed in the line of duty.
‘Very best of Massachusetts’: Police officers honored with George L. Hanna Memorial Award
Eighteen police officers from across Massachusetts were honored Wednesday for their extraordinary acts of courage, many of whom have put their own lives at risk to protect the communities they serve.
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