Malden Police Officer Amanda Grenier heralded by Commonwealth for heroic actions

Special to The Advocate

Mayor Gary Christenson commended Malden Police Officer Amanda Grenier on her recent award of the prestigious George L. Hanna Medal of Valor for bravery. Officer Grenier was among 19 members of law enforcement from around the Commonwealth who were honored for outstanding bravery at a Worcester ceremony presided over by Governor Maura Healey. Malden Chief of Police Glenn Cronin and Police Commissioner Barbara Murphy accompanied Officer Grenier to the ceremony.

Officer Grenier was the only female awardee. She was praised for her heroic actions that took place on May 22, 2024. Officer Grenier went above and beyond in her encounter to stop an armed suspect who attacked and robbed a woman and who then threatened responding officers by advancing on them with a dangerous weapon. Officer Grenier was praised for her excellence at de-escalation and remaining calm and composed during the ordeal.

“There is no doubt that Officer Grenier’s actions prevented serious bodily harm to both herself, her fellow officer and members of the public,” said Mayor Christenson. “I could not be more proud of Officer Grenier, and our Police Department.”

The awards are named in memory of Trooper George L. Hanna, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on February 26, 1983, while conducting a routine motor vehicle stop in Auburn. Trooper Hanna was fatally shot by a suspect.