Public Safety - Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal

HB 1333 establishes the Maryland Law Enforcement Public Service Medal, the state's highest honor for law enforcement officers demonstrating extraordinary bravery or sacrifice in service. The bill creates a review committee to evaluate nominations and recommend up to five annual recipients, with the governor presenting medals at a formal ceremony. It specifically names five officers (Sergeant Paul Pastorek, Corporal Jeremy Herbert, Senior Officer William Kinsey, Officer Timothy Baublitz, and Officer Garry Kirts) who responded during the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse to receive the medal at the first ceremony. The medal includes a gold medallion, certificate, and permanent honor roll listing, funded through state appropriations and private support.