Citizen Awards PDF

Policy Des Plaines Police Department 1013 Des Plaines PD Policy Manual Citizen Awards 1013.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Special recognition may be in order whenever a private citizen performs an act which assists the Department in the prevention of a crime, the apprehension of a criminal, or who renders any...

Policy Des Plaines Police Department 1013 Des Plaines PD Policy Manual Citizen Awards 1013.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE Special recognition may be in order whenever a private citizen performs an act which assists the Department in the prevention of a crime, the apprehension of a criminal, or who renders any outstanding service to the Department which is worthy of Department recognition. 1013.2 AWARDS Recommendations for Citizen Awards shall be submitted to the Chief of Police via the chain of command by any sworn personnel. The Chief of Police will issue the awards at his discretion. Awards may be bestowed upon private citizens, and include the following: Letter of Appreciation - A certificate presented to a citizen documenting any act or level of performance deemed noteworthy. Citizen Service Medal - A medal presented to a citizen who has exhibited exceptional effort in furtherance of Department operations. Citizen Award of Valor - A medal presented to a citizen for an outstanding act of bravery or heroism that demonstrates, in great degree, the characteristics of selflessness and personal courage. 1013.3 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS The Citizen Service Medal and the Citizen Award of Valor shall be presented to the citizen at a ceremony commensurate with the honor of the occasion. It is suggested that citizens receiving an award will have it presented in a public setting, i.e. before a city council meeting. Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2024/02/13, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Des Plaines Police Department Citizen Awards - 1