The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) presented 36 Virginia law enforcement officers from 12 agencies with the association’s highest honor, the Award for Valor. The group of recipients included Martinsville Police Officer Lt Doug Graham. The awards were presented on Aug. 27 at a banquet in Roanoke by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
The Award for Valor recognizes a law enforcement officer who, in the line of duty, performs an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged with an adversary at imminent personal risk.
“The Martinsville Police Department is extremely proud of Lt. Graham and his willingness to put his life on the line to protect the people of this community,” Police Chief Robert Fincher said.
This award marks Graham’s second VACP Award for Valor. He first received the honor in 2011.
