National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
2025 Policeman of the Year
Wyandotte Michigan Police Department Officer Adam Groat
The ceremony was held at the Post on April 23rd @ 6:30pm. We had the honor and privilege of awarding the 2025 Police Officer of the Year to Adam Groat of the Wyandotte Police Department. Every day, our officers put their lives on the line to serve and protect this community. Without their selfless dedication, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the safety and beauty of a place like Wyandotte. Congratulations again, Adam, on this well deserved recognition. We are all incredibly proud of you!
Each year, The American Legion gives its National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of his or her position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. The award, which especially takes into account heroic acts, is presented annually at the Legion’s national convention.
Department Law and Order Committees are encouraged to select and honor a Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at their conventions. Departments nominate their winners for the national award by submitting an application to The American Legion, Attn: National Security-Foreign Relations Division, 1608 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Applications must be received no later than Feb. 1. Departments may only submit one nomination per year. Only department winners are eligible for the national award, which should be accepted at the national convention.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens and living, active, full-time and paid, sworn law enforcement officers entrusted with full authority and the powers of arrest. Posthumous awards will be acceptable only if the nominee’s death has occurred after the department’s selection.
Nominees must be assigned to or fully recognized by municipal, county, district or state police; highway patrol; sheriff’s office or as a sworn federal law enforcement officer (FBI, Secret Service agent,
U.S. Marshal, National Park Police, U.S. Capitol Police, etc.) Military police officers or investigators are eligible if they are state law enforcement certified.