Posted on 18th October 2025

2025 Medal of Valor Recipients

Everyday, public safety officers risk their lives to protect America’s citizens and communities. We are honored to recognize these recipients for their extraordinary valor that went above and beyond the call of duty.

Butte County Sheriff’s Office

  • Sergeant Justin Chamness

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

  • Corporal Paul Kowalski
  • Deputy Jeffrey Dean
  • Deputy Bryant Moore
  • Deputy David Moore
  • Deputy Bradley Whitmer

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office

  • Deputy James Blount
  • Deputy Keegan Cutting
  • Deputy Giulia Geary
  • Deputy Karl Huey
  • Deputy Joseph Nougier
  • Deputy Jeannine Yebra

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

  • Deputy Tyler Hackworth
  • Deputy Samuel Jones

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