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How often are driving records reviewed to determine eligibility for the Safe Driving Ribbon?
How often are driving records reviewed to determine eligibility for the Safe Driving Ribbon?
- Every ten consecutive years
- Every five consecutive years (correct)
- Every year
- Only once after 10 years of service
Who submits recommendations for the Good Conduct Ribbon to the bureau commander for final approval?
Who submits recommendations for the Good Conduct Ribbon to the bureau commander for final approval?
- Media Unit personnel
- Supervisors/Commanders (correct)
- Personnel Records Section
- Element commanders
What is the role of the Media Unit in the Trainers Ribbon process?
What is the role of the Media Unit in the Trainers Ribbon process?
- Verify trainer positions and forward recommendations to Personnel Records Section (correct)
- Submit recommendations to the Bureau Commander
- Approve trainer positions and notify element commanders
- Issue award ribbons to trainers
How many primary members must a trainer complete training for to trigger a notification to the Bureau Commander?
How many primary members must a trainer complete training for to trigger a notification to the Bureau Commander?
What happens if a trainer position is not approved by the Chief of Police?
What happens if a trainer position is not approved by the Chief of Police?
Who issues the award ribbons to trainers?
Who issues the award ribbons to trainers?
What is the purpose of reviewing years of service for the Tenure Service Ribbon?
What is the purpose of reviewing years of service for the Tenure Service Ribbon?
What is the final step in the process of awarding the Good Conduct Ribbon?
What is the final step in the process of awarding the Good Conduct Ribbon?
What is the purpose of the Awards Committee?
What is the purpose of the Awards Committee?
Who appoints the members of the Awards Committee?
Who appoints the members of the Awards Committee?
What is the term of service for members of the Awards Committee?
What is the term of service for members of the Awards Committee?
Which of the following is not a type of award reviewed by the Awards Committee?
Which of the following is not a type of award reviewed by the Awards Committee?
Who serves as the chairperson of the Awards Committee?
Who serves as the chairperson of the Awards Committee?
What is an important consideration when evaluating a nomination for an award?
What is an important consideration when evaluating a nomination for an award?
What is the role of the non-voting member from the Media Unit?
What is the role of the non-voting member from the Media Unit?
Who has the final approval of any award?
Who has the final approval of any award?
Where will the supervisors detail their reasoning for a nomination?
Where will the supervisors detail their reasoning for a nomination?
How many voting members are on the Awards Committee?
How many voting members are on the Awards Committee?
What is the purpose of the Award Tracking Database?
What is the purpose of the Award Tracking Database?
What is the Ceremonial Baton award generally presented by?
What is the Ceremonial Baton award generally presented by?
What will the Awards Committee do if additional inquiries are required?
What will the Awards Committee do if additional inquiries are required?
Who can view the Award Tracking Database?
Who can view the Award Tracking Database?
Who will review the Awards Committee's decisions for final disposition?
Who will review the Awards Committee's decisions for final disposition?
What happens to a nomination after it is submitted to the supervisor?
What happens to a nomination after it is submitted to the supervisor?
Who is responsible for maintaining the Award Tracking Database?
Who is responsible for maintaining the Award Tracking Database?
What is the purpose of the Media Unit in the awards process?
What is the purpose of the Media Unit in the awards process?
What type of ribbons are reviewed annually by supervisors/commanders?
What type of ribbons are reviewed annually by supervisors/commanders?
What type of award can be recommended by a Department member?
What type of award can be recommended by a Department member?
Who will notify the Awards Committee when a nomination is ready for review?
Who will notify the Awards Committee when a nomination is ready for review?
What is the purpose of the Certificate of Appreciation?
What is the purpose of the Certificate of Appreciation?
What will the Awards Committee do if the circumstances surrounding the exceptional act have met the prerequisites for the award?
What will the Awards Committee do if the circumstances surrounding the exceptional act have met the prerequisites for the award?
What is the purpose of the Awards Committee in the awards process?
What is the purpose of the Awards Committee in the awards process?
Which department is responsible for issuing the Firearms Proficiency Ribbon?
Which department is responsible for issuing the Firearms Proficiency Ribbon?
What is required to be presented to the supervisor for the Military Service Ribbon?
What is required to be presented to the supervisor for the Military Service Ribbon?
What is the purpose of the Awards Committee?
What is the purpose of the Awards Committee?
Who is responsible for forwarding a copy of the Chief's Order explaining the award to the Personnel Records Section?
Who is responsible for forwarding a copy of the Chief's Order explaining the award to the Personnel Records Section?
What is the role of the chain of command in the award process?
What is the role of the chain of command in the award process?
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement SyStem (PASS)?
What is the purpose of the Policy Acknowledgement SyStem (PASS)?
Who is responsible for recommending members to organizations for non-Departmental awards?
Who is responsible for recommending members to organizations for non-Departmental awards?
Who adopted the policy on the Firearms Proficiency Ribbon?
Who adopted the policy on the Firearms Proficiency Ribbon?
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Study Notes
Awards and Recognition
- The Department of Police has various awards and recognition programs to acknowledge exceptional acts and service of its members.
- The awards include Medal of Valor, Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart Award, Lifesaving Award, Certificate of Commendation, Meritorious Service Award, Special Unit Citation Award, Certificate of Appreciation, Safe Driving Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Tenure Service Ribbon, Firearms Proficiency Ribbon, and Military Service Ribbon.
Awards Committee
- The Awards Committee evaluates and makes recommendations on the circumstances of exceptional acts for which recognition has been recommended.
- The committee consists of a chairperson, six voting members, and four alternate members, all appointed by the Chief of Police for a two-year term.
- A non-voting member from the Media Unit and three non-voting members from the Fraternal Order of Police are also part of the committee.
Nominations and Recommendations
- Any member can nominate another member for an award using the Award Tracking Database on the intranet.
- The nomination is then forwarded to a supervisor, who reviews and makes a recommendation.
- The recommendation is then reviewed by the chain of command, and the Awards Committee makes a final recommendation to the Chief of Police.
- The Chief of Police reviews the recommendation and makes a final decision.
Award Presentations
- The presentation of awards is typically scheduled by the Media Unit.
- The Safe Driving Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, and Tenure Service Ribbon are usually mailed to the individual and do not require formal presentation.
- The Ceremonial Baton is a special award presented by the Chief of Police at a formal or informal ceremony, or a Board of Police Commissioners meeting.
Award-Specific Requirements
- The Firearms Proficiency Ribbon is awarded to members who have successfully fulfilled the requirements of the Firearms Proficiency Ribbon.
- The Military Service Ribbon is awarded to Department members who present a photocopy of their Military Service Record (DD-214 Form) or active/reserve identification card.
- The Trainers Ribbon is awarded to members who have completed training of five primary members.
Media Unit Responsibilities
- The Media Unit maintains a computerized database of all award recommendations.
- The unit forwards a copy of the Chief's Order explaining the award to the Personnel Records Section for inclusion in the member's personnel jacket, and to the member for inclusion in the member's unit jacket.
- The unit also recommends members to organizations for non-Departmental awards upon request.
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