Awards

Medal of Valor

The Medal of Valor is the highest award the department issues. It is awarded to recognize heroic acts involving extreme personal risk. The Medal of Valor is only awarded in instances when an employee has clearly taken action above and beyond the call of duty.

Nowinski Award

Granted for meritorious service and is given to employees to recognize any of the following acts:

·         Demonstrating initiative, expertise, and self-sacrifice over and above that called for in solving crimes.

·         Apprehending suspects

·         Improving the operation of the department.

·         Demonstrating devotion to duty to succeed in a highly unusual police task.

·         Saving the life of another when such action is directly related to the resourcefulness and effort of the employee.

Citation for Bravery

This award is conferred for acts of bravery above and beyond the call of duty which are of a lesser degree than those required for the Medal of Valor.

Citations for Merit

This award shall be given for actions of meritorious service which are of a lesser degree than that which is required for the Nowinski Award.

Actions Awarded

·         Saving a life.

·         Affecting the arrest of a notorious or repeat offender.

·         Demonstrating outstanding professionalism.

Purple Heart

This award is conferred when an officer, in the line of duty and through no fault of his own, sustains an injury which, due to its extent or circumstances, merits recognition.

Letters of Commendation and Appreciation - From the Chief of Police

Letters shall be sent to individuals whose actions merit a formal display of recognition or appreciation, but which are of a lesser degree than required for a Citation for Merit.