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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?

    <p>Day-to-day accomplishments of note and acts of distinguished service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nomination for an award include?

    <p>The full name and unit assignment of the nominated employee, circumstances recommendation, and supporting documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will determine the recipients of meritorious service awards?

    <p>The law enforcement officer (LEO) awards committee</p> 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?

    <p>Wounded in Combat Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Injury due to their own negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is eligible for the Meritorious Service Award?

    <p>Officers exhibiting outstanding initiative and achievement in the line of duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Officer of the Year selected?

    <p>During the month of January</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The chief of police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is eligible for the Unit Commendation award?

    <p>A specialized Department unit or squad whose performance excels as a team effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Fitness Award consist of?

    <p>A blue citation bar with red, white, and blue bars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of acts do supervisors acknowledge for commendations?

    <p>Commendable acts of community relations and services rendered by employees or local citizens in support of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Any Department employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Citizen Recognition aim to acknowledge?

    <p>Outstanding bravery or courage in protecting life or property, preventing criminal acts, or apprehending criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Office of the Chief of Police</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By presenting eligible employees with a retirement ID card and plaque on the Wall of Honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The chief of police</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Within 1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The chief of police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will award recipients receive their awards?

    <p>At the Department Performance Roundtable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They can wear only one citation bar of each type of award</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A ribbon with a number corresponding to the number of times the officer has received that award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will present citizen awards?

    <p>The chief of police or his/her designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the policy last revised?

    <p>February 10, 2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is eligible for the Distinguished Service Award?

    <p>Any department employee who demonstrates initiative and accomplishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Medal of Honor recognize?

    <p>Acts of bravery or heroism resulting in serious bodily harm or death to the LEO</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To coordinate the duties of the committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The civilian employee selected for the award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will an officer awarded the Medal of Valor receive?

    <p>A medal attached to a green ribbon and two days of administrative leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are civilian awards committee members selected?

    <p>By the chairperson of the awards committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anyone through the chain of command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Lifesaving Award recognize?

    <p>Acts resulting in saving someone's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Medal of Honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A plaque, a gift certificate, and one day of administrative leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A plaque, a gift certificate, and a designated parking space for one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To perform an outstanding act that results in saving a life at personal risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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