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What is the procedure for awarding retirement badges to sworn members?
What is the procedure for awarding retirement badges to sworn members?
- They do not receive any badge.
- They receive a new badge at a higher rank.
- They receive a civilian badge mounted on a plaque.
- They receive their current badge mounted on a plaque, a retired officer badge at current rank, and a retired officer identification card. (correct)
What is the requirement for reserve officers to receive a retirement badge?
What is the requirement for reserve officers to receive a retirement badge?
- Fifteen years of service.
- Ten years of service. (correct)
- Twenty years of service.
- Five years of service.
What is awarded to the family of a deceased active sworn member?
What is awarded to the family of a deceased active sworn member?
- A new badge at a higher rank.
- A retired officer badge.
- A memorial plaque with the member's badge. (correct)
- A plaque with a civilian badge.
What is awarded to non-sworn members who retire?
What is awarded to non-sworn members who retire?
What is the purpose of the policy series 600?
What is the purpose of the policy series 600?
Who is eligible to receive awards under the policy?
Who is eligible to receive awards under the policy?
What is received by retired reserve officers?
What is received by retired reserve officers?
What is the effective date of the revised policy?
What is the effective date of the revised policy?
What is rescinded by the revised policy?
What is rescinded by the revised policy?
What type of identification card is received by retired sworn members?
What type of identification card is received by retired sworn members?
What type of badge will the family of a deceased active civilian member receive?
What type of badge will the family of a deceased active civilian member receive?
Who will be awarded a department ring/necklace for length of service?
Who will be awarded a department ring/necklace for length of service?
What is a requirement for receiving a department ring/necklace?
What is a requirement for receiving a department ring/necklace?
What can be revoked if used inappropriately?
What can be revoked if used inappropriately?
Who will notify the Media Unit of retiring members?
Who will notify the Media Unit of retiring members?
What is the purpose of the Media Unit in this context?
What is the purpose of the Media Unit in this context?
Who adopted this policy?
Who adopted this policy?
What is the significance of the date October 22, 2019?
What is the significance of the date October 22, 2019?
What type of service is required for the department ring/necklace?
What type of service is required for the department ring/necklace?
Who will submit a list of members for calculation of tenure?
Who will submit a list of members for calculation of tenure?
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Study Notes
Awards and Assistance to Members
- Department members, reserve officers, and auxiliary service volunteers are eligible for retirement, death, and tenure awards based on their status and length of service.
Retirement Awards
- Sworn members who retire receive:
- Current badge mounted on a plaque
- Retired officer badge at current rank
- Retired officer identification card
- Non-sworn members who retire receive:
- Non-numbered civilian badge (or their current badge if assigned) mounted on a plaque
- Retired civilian badge
- Retired member identification card
- Reserve officers who retire and have completed 10 years of service receive:
- Badge mounted on a plaque
- Retired officer badge
- Retired reserve officer identification card
Death Awards
- Family of a deceased active sworn member receives:
- Member's badge mounted on a memorial plaque
- Family of a deceased active civilian member receives:
- Non-numbered civilian badge (or their current badge if assigned) mounted on a memorial plaque
Tenure Awards
- Department members, reserve officers, and auxiliary service volunteers who complete 25 years of department service receive:
- Department ring/necklace recognizing length of service and dedication
- Service can be achieved in any one or a combination of sworn, non-sworn, reserve, and auxiliary categories
Possession of Retirement Badge and Identification Card
- Possession of a retirement badge, identification card, and a member's badge at the time of retirement is a privilege and may be revoked for inappropriate use or display.
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