Awards

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Who can nominate an employee for an award?

An external agency
Only the immediate supervisor
Only the department head
Any employee (correct)

When do the law enforcement officer (LEO) and civilian awards committees meet?

During the first week of each month (correct)
Every six months
Once a year
At the end of the year

What is the main purpose of the departmental standards directive 26.120?

To establish guidelines for employee recruitment
To outline the department's budget allocation process
To define the procedures for disciplinary actions
To provide guidelines for recognizing outstanding performance and services provided internally and externally (correct)

What kind of accomplishments should be recognized according to the policy?

Day-to-day accomplishments of note and acts of distinguished service (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a nomination for an award include?

The full name and unit assignment of the nominated employee, circumstances recommendation, and supporting documentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who will determine the recipients of meritorious service awards?

The law enforcement officer (LEO) awards committee (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which award is given to LEOs who are killed or injured as a direct result of a police situation?

Wounded in Combat Award (D) Signup and view all the answers

What will not disqualify an officer from receiving the Wounded in Combat Award?

Injury due to their own negligence (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for the Meritorious Service Award?

Officers exhibiting outstanding initiative and achievement in the line of duty (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is the Officer of the Year selected?

During the month of January (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who can nominate an LEO or a civilian employee for the Administrative Excellence Award?

Anyone (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who will decide the guidelines, criteria, and conditions for the Chief of Police Special Recognition Award?

The chief of police (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for the Unit Commendation award?

A specialized Department unit or squad whose performance excels as a team effort (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fitness Award consist of?

A blue citation bar with red, white, and blue bars (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of acts do supervisors acknowledge for commendations?

Commendable acts of community relations and services rendered by employees or local citizens in support of employees (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who may initiate an award recommendation for citizens not employed by the Department?

Any Department employee (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does Citizen Recognition aim to acknowledge?

Outstanding bravery or courage in protecting life or property, preventing criminal acts, or apprehending criminals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares and signs a letter thanking citizens or a memorandum to City departments in response to commendations?

The Office of the Chief of Police (D) Signup and view all the answers

How will the Department recognize employees who have honorably served the City?

By presenting eligible employees with a retirement ID card and plaque on the Wall of Honor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum credited years of service required for an employee to be eligible for retiree recognition?

20 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to approve retiree recognition for any other employee not covered by the specified criteria?

The chief of police (C) Signup and view all the answers

When will administrative leave given as a result of an award need to be redeemed?

Within 1 year (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to discuss award recommendations for persons not employed by the Department outside the Department?

The chief of police (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where will award recipients receive their awards?

At the Department Performance Roundtable (D) Signup and view all the answers

How will officers be permitted to display their award insignia on their Class A Uniforms?

They can wear only one citation bar of each type of award (D) Signup and view all the answers

What will officers receiving multiple awards for the same act, event, or achievement receive?

A ribbon with a number corresponding to the number of times the officer has received that award (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who will present citizen awards?

The chief of police or his/her designee (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was the policy last revised?

February 10, 2016 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is eligible for the Distinguished Service Award?

Any department employee who demonstrates initiative and accomplishment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Medal of Honor recognize?

Acts of bravery or heroism resulting in serious bodily harm or death to the LEO (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of the chairperson of the awards committee?

To coordinate the duties of the committee (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who will receive a gift certificate as part of the Civilian Employee of the Month award?

The civilian employee selected for the award (D) Signup and view all the answers

What will an officer awarded the Medal of Valor receive?

A medal attached to a green ribbon and two days of administrative leave (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are civilian awards committee members selected?

By the chairperson of the awards committee (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who can nominate an employee for the Civilian Employee of the Month award?

Anyone through the chain of command (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lifesaving Award recognize?

Acts resulting in saving someone's life (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest recognition of officer achievement presented by the Department?

Medal of Honor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What will an officer selected for Officer of the Month receive?

A plaque, a gift certificate, and one day of administrative leave (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Civilian Employee of the Year award recipient receive?

A plaque, a gift certificate, and a designated parking space for one year (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does an employee need to be eligible for a Heroism Award?

To perform an outstanding act that results in saving a life at personal risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

Nomination eligibility for awards

Any employee can nominate another employee for an award.

LEO and civilian awards committee meeting

They meet during the first week of each month.