"We absolutely endorse this effort. One medal for ALL law enforcement as one standardized system of medals to honor those brave men and women who have sacrificed so much."
John Krupinski, President
CT State Fraternal Order of Police
"As Chief of the Wethersfield Police Department, I endorse and support this effort of rewarding those who have given so much of themselves to their communities and America. As much as I wish this medal would never have to be given to those seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, I will proudly present these medals to our own wounded officers as the need arises. These officers have earned it with their selfless service to others and their committment in enforcing the laws of their nation, state and communities, especially in this difficult time of anti-police culture."
James Cetran, Chief of Police
Wethersfield, CT 06109
"This medal would be given to all members of law enforcement under the same guidelines and circumstances as the Purple Heart is to the military... officers killed or wounded in the line of duty. The Blue Heart Medal would standardize the system of rewarding medals to all law enforcement killed or wounded in the line of duty. I fully support the idea of one medal for all law enforcement for any officers or agents killed or wounded in the line of duty. It would be nice to have one standardized system of medals for all of our brave men and women in law enforcement."
Jack Daly, Chief of Police
Southington, CT
"As Chief of Police for the Hartford Police Department, I support this growing campaign to standardize the medal awarded to law enforcement personnel that are killed or injured in the line of duty. Officers killed or injured in the line of duty deserve to be recognized for their sacrifice not only by the community in which they serve, but by all of Connecticut. This standardization of both the medal and the award will allow for such recognition."
James C. Rovella, Chief of Police
Hartford, CT