Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro presented the 2026 Keystone First Responder Award to the surviving families of nine Pennsylvania heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Keystone First Responder Award recognizes first responders who suffered fatal or career-ending injuries while serving their communities and honors their bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to public safety. 

“Two years ago, we established the first Commonwealth-wide awards ceremony to honor and remember those first responders and law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our communities,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “We owe these heroes and their families a debt of gratitude that can never truly be repaid – but today we honor their sacrifice, remember their courage, and reaffirm our commitment to always stand with Pennsylvania’s first responders, law enforcement officers, and their loved ones.”

The responders recognized included three officers with the Northern York Regional Police Department who were killed while serving an arrest warrant last year. For the first responders recognized, click here.