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A Martinsville Police Officer was recognized on Tuesday night with a big honor. The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) presented thirty-six Virginia law enforcement officers from twelve agencies with the Association’s highest honor, the Award for Valor. 

The group of recipients included Martinsville Police Department Lieutenant Doug Graham. The awards were presented at a banquet in Roanoke by The Honorable Glen A. Youngkin, 74th Governor of Virginia.

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.

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