Duluth Police Lt. Bradley Wick Receives Medal of Valor

Vice President Biden and Attorney General Holder today awarded several police officers the Public Safety Medal of Valor at the White House.   The award is the highest national award presented to a Public Safety Officer.  It is awarded to those who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety in the process of protecting or saving human life.  Among the recipients was Duluth's own Lieutenant Bradley Wick.

According to the White House Press Release:

Lt. Wick receives the award for his heroic actions during a police chase of a convicted felon and his female companion Aug. 28, 2011, a day after they had committed armed robbery and carjacking. The chase ended in a residential area where the felon and his companion entered a home and shot the female occupant.  Lt. Wick, along with his canine partner, Abe, entered the home and was ambushed by gun fire, but returned fire and managed to fatally wound the felon. The home’s resident survived her injury.

Congratulations to this fine officer!