An opportunity to recognize your top law enforcement officer (Photos)

One of the most reputable purveyors of law enforcement information, news and stories, The Cygnus Law Enforcement Group, proudly announces its Police Officer of the Year program "to recognize officers who have gone above and beyond the ‘normal’ call of duty." Nominations are being accepted until 01 February 2013 and can be submitted by officers, supervisors and community members.

Some of the entry criteria per Cygnus's press release for a sworn officer in your community who truly stands out for:
• An act of personal heroism
• Exceptional community-oriented attitude or initiative
• Significant impact in your neighborhood

The winning nominee will receive the following, in addition to national recognition via Cygnus's publications and on the pages of Officer.com:
-- 2 round-trip Tickets to Police Week 2013
-- 3 days Hotel accommodations at Police Week 2013
-- $500.00 expense check
-- Police gear and accessories

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Cygnus, a publisher of Law Enforcement Technology magazine, Law Enforcement Product News, the Officer.com website, and Enforcement Expo, is proud to sponsor such an endeavor. Recognizing the finest of the finest each year via its publications and social media formats, Cygnus is powered by and for those in law enforcement circles to include cops, deputies, LE managers and administators, chiefs, sheriffs, and security professionals.

So, submit your favorite LEO with a brief biography, picture and attributes meeting the criteria.

To all law enforcement officers, remember always: Someone, somewhere deems you their Police Officer of the Year. Thank you all for all you do!

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