Lemesplain t1_j9ug3et wrote on February 24, 2023 at 5:17 PM

But not a real one, right? The Purple Heart is a military medal.

> The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed.

Did these chuds go down to the local trophy shop, and and have the Little League trophy guy steal some valor for them?

HooptyDooDooMeister t1_j9vahe4 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:31 PM

A Law Enforcement Purple Heart is a generic term to describe an American law enforcement medal which may be issued to any law enforcement officer who is injured, wounded or killed in the line of duty.

Lemesplain t1_j9vcm0v wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Okay, so … yeah. Not a real one.

Apparently the LEO PH was “invented” in 2013. And they don’t even need to be injured for it.

> In addition, this award may be conferred if an injury was averted by the wearing of body armor.