Patrick Shrum on Blogger: September 2020

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor

Patrick Shrum is a former United States Marine Corps serviceman who was assigned with the HMX-1 (Marine One) Presidential Helicopter Squadron. He also served as a detective in the Redondo Beach Police Department. A decorated law enforcement officer, Patrick Shrum received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest award any police officer can receive.

The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency services officers, civil defense officers, employees of the courts and corrections, and other public safety officers as determined by the United States Attorney General. The award was created by the US Congress in 2001 to honor the commitment of public safety officers who risk their lives to protect American citizens.

Those who receive the Medal of Valor, whether living or deceased, have served their agency with valor, demonstrated exceptional courage, and risk. To be eligible for the Medal of Valor, candidates must be nominated by their agency’s CEO and supported by the recommendation of a bipartisan Medal of Valor Review Board and a citation from the US Attorney General. Patrick Shrum received the Medal of Valor Award and received a wide spectrum of recognition For his bravery and heroism from his Mayor, the State assembly, 2 State Senators and a Congressman to name a few.

About Patrick Shrum

An accomplished law enforcement professional, Patrick Shrum brings more than 13 years of civilian and military law enforcement experience to his work as a police detective with the Redondo Beach Police Department in California. In this role, he guides aspects of investigations such as compiling evidence, interviewing witnesses, and testifying in court. Patrick Shrum has earned numerous honors and awards since joining the police force more than 7 years ago, including the department’s highest honor, the Medal of Valor Award receiving Senatorial and Congressional recognition.

Prior to joining the Redondo Beach department, Patrick Shrum spent more than a year and a half as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. He began his career in the military, where he held positions as a Marine Corps police officer in Quantico, Virginia, and on the elite and prestigious security detail for the US president’s helicopter, Marine One. Mr. Shrum received 5 certificates of appreciation for his efforts from both the Bush and Obama administration during this time and the Presidential Service Certificate Award for Honorable Service in The White House from President Obama.

Mr. Shrum draws upon extensive training at military and law enforcement academies as well as membership in professional organizations such as the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon. Mr. Shrum is also a published author of the book “Beyond The Briefing Room: Life on The Beat“. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys writing, hunting, and spending time with his family.