Annual report of the Police Commissioner for the City of Boston . ly ofBoston, two thousand dollars ($2,000) was deposited with the Treasurer of the City of Boston, to be held in perpetual trust, and ^ the annual income therefrom to be used in the purchase of solid gold medals to be known as theWalter Scott Medal of Valor. It was further stipulated that one-half of the net income thereofannually be paid to the Police Commissioner of the City of Boston for the purpose of such amedal, to be presented by him to the police officer who, in his judgement, distinguished himselffor valorous conduct in
Annual report of the Police Commissioner for the City of Boston . ly ofBoston, two thousand dollars ($2,000) was deposited with the Treasurer of the City of Boston, to be held in perpetual trust, and ^ the annual income therefrom to be used in the purchase of solid gold medals to be known as theWalter Scott Medal of Valor. It was further stipulated that one-half of the net income thereofannually be paid to the Police Commissioner of the City of Boston for the purpose of such amedal, to be presented by him to the police officer who, in his judgement, distinguished himselffor valorous conduct in some situation during the previous year. Ordinarily, it is awarded to onlyone officer a year; however, upon recommendation of the Department Awards Board, more thanone medal may be awarded. This should be the case only when the medal is hemg awarded toofficers whose conduct in the same situation was equally valorous. The medal is accompanied bya Letter of Commendation from the Commissioner setting forth the reasons tor the award. Police Officer Anthony Francis. I 41
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