HR421 Summary

• Nominates Montgomery Police Officer J.A. Edwards for the 2011 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement, Alabama's highest law enforcement award for extraordinary courage in the line of duty.

• Officer Edwards interrupted a violent rape in progress on July 9, 2010, in the area behind a pub while on routine patrol, causing the assailant to flee the scene.

• Through expert police work, Officer Edwards and his partner apprehended and positively identified the suspect, resulting in his arrest and incarceration.

• Officer Edwards demonstrated excellent judgment by staying with the victim to assess her condition and requesting assistance to locate and apprehend the offender, addressing both victim safety and suspect arrest.

• The House of Representatives recognizes and honors Officer Edwards as a nominee for the 2011 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement and directs that he receive a copy of this resolution.