Click here to read about the 2012 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Detective David McCarley of the City of Pearl Mississippi Police Department!

NRA's Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award was established in 1993 and recognizes an exceptional act or service by a law enforcement officer and is administered by the NRA Law Enforcement Division. Nominations are accepted from anyone having knowledge of the nominee's actions. This includes, but is not limited to, the nominee's agency head, other law enforcement officials, elected officials, fellow officers, community leaders, interested citizens, and NRA members.

For eligibility information, award categories, and complete information, click here for the NRA Officer of the Year Nomination Form.

Nominations can be sent at any time throughout the year, but must be received by October 15th. You may call 703-267-1649 or send an e-mail to ebailiff@nrahq.org for more information.

NRA Officer of the Year Award recipients received an engraved pistol from Smith & Wesson and a custom-made ballistic vest from Velocity Systems.

Smith & Wesson, a premier supplier of police firearms, supports the NRA's Officer of the Year Program by providing an engraved pistol to the recipient of this prestigious award. Our thanks to Smith & Wesson and congratulations to our Officer of the Year!