CHANDLER POLICE
DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDERS
Serving with Courage, Pride, and
Dedication
Order
B-02 AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS
Subject
Effective
100 Guidelines
05/17/17
Summary
[26.1.2]
The department awards program is designed to recognize and honor the
meritorious service and conduct performed by members of the Chandler
Police Department
A. POLICY
1. ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT is eligible for an award whether
on or off duty
2. ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT may nominate another employee
for an award
3. TO BE ELIGIBLE for any award, conduct must be in keeping with sound
judgment and reflect honorably upon the police profession
4. AWARDS may be given posthumously
5. THE CHIEF OF POLICE may nominate citizens for awards
B. AWARDS SELECTION COMMITTEE
1. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF seven members appointed by the Office
of the Chief:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
A lieutenant
A sergeant
An officer assigned to Criminal Investigations Bureau
An officer assigned to Field Operations Division
A civilian supervisor
A civilian employee
The Professional Standards Section (PSS) commander
2. MEMBERSHIP
a. Members serve at the direction of the Chief of Police for a two-year
term
b. Members’ terms will be staggered to provide continuity on the
committee
c. The chairman may appoint a temporary committee member in the
absence of a regular committee member if such action would serve to
accomplish the purpose of the committee
d. A committee member may be replaced if deemed necessary
3. CHAIRMAN
a. The PSS commander serves as chairman
b. The chairman will announce potential awards, vet nominations
through chain of command as necessary, maintain records, and
prepare data for quarterly and annual award ceremonies
c. The chairman will not have a vote in the process
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d. If the PSS commander is not available, the highest-ranking sworn
member at any meeting of the committee will serve as chairperson
4. DECISION MAKING
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
Quorum consists of four members
Each member's vote is of equal value
A majority vote is required to render a decision
All votes will be by secret ballot
THE COMMITTEE WILL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CHIEF OF
POLICE for the following awards:
a. Special Awards (Nomination submitted and considered as soon as
possible following event; award presented at quarterly awards and/or
annual awards ceremony)
1) Heroism Awards
a) Medal of Valor
b) Purple Heart
c) Lifesaving Medal
d) Critical Incident
2) Community Project Award
3) Meritorious Service Award
4) Unit Citation Award
b. Annual Awards (Presented at annual awards ceremony)
1) Officer of the Year
2) Employee of the Year
3) Field Operations Patrol Team of the Year
4) Sworn Supervisor of the Year
5) Civilian Supervisor of the Year
6) Community Service Award
c. Awards from outside the department
1) Veterans of Foreign Wars J. Edgar Hoover Gold Medal Award
2) Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement
Commendation Medal
3) National Latino Police Officers Association Award
4) Chandler Chamber of Commerce - James R. Snedigar Public
Service Award
5) Assignments to an outside agency task group or detail are not
eligible for an outside agency award ribbon
Rev
d. Employee of the Quarter - Recipients selected by applicable Precinct
or Bureau Commander, Civilian Manager, or by a committee at their
direction in the following areas:
1) Communications
2) Support Services (Detention/Records/Property & Evidence)
3) Forensic Services
4) Main Station Patrol and Patrol Admin
5) West Substation
6) South Substation
7) CIB
8) PSS/Planning/Administration/PDIT
9) Operational Support Bureau
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C. NOMINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. SUBMIT NOMINATION for award using the Chandler Police Department
Award Nomination form or the Chandler Police Department Employee of
the Quarter Nomination form (see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2)
2. MAKE NOMINATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after the event which
precipitated the recommendation, but not later than six months from
occurrence
3. FORWARD EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER NOMINATIONS to the
appropriate Precinct or Bureau Commander or Cost Center or Civilian
Manager no later than the 20th day of the last month of the quarter
(March, June, September, December)
4. FORWARD ALL OTHER NOMINATIONS to the Awards Selection
Committee through the PSS Commander
5. SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS no later than January 31
of each year
D. AWARDS
1. Special Awards
Made when appropriate and not necessarily annual awards
a. Heroism Awards
1) Medal of Valor Considered to be the highest award that can be
granted by the Chandler Police Department
a) Awarded to a member for exceptional bravery at the imminent
risk of life or serious bodily injury. The recipient must
demonstrate exceptional courage by performing a voluntary
action in an extremely dangerous situation.
b) Award consists of a medal, certificate, and a ribbon
2) Purple Heart: Awarded to a member of the department who
receives serious bodily injury as a result of a felonious assault as
defined by ARS § 13-105.39, which states, "Serious physical
injury includes physical injury that creates a reasonable risk of
death, or that causes serious and permanent disfigurement,
serious impairment of health or loss or protracted impairment of
the function of any bodily organ or limb.” This felonious assault
must be by a suspect.
a) The committee will review the totality of the circumstances
surrounding the assault and extent of injury received
b) Award consists of a medal, certificate, and a ribbon
3) Lifesaving Medal
a) Awarded to a member of the department directly responsible
for saving/prolonging (extended by days or weeks) a human
life. The recipient may be any department employee, on or off
duty.
b) Award consists of a medal, certificate, and a ribbon
4) Critical Incident Award
a) Awarded to a member of the department who demonstrates
outstanding performance during an extraordinary or rare
critical incident
b) Award consists of a certificate and a ribbon
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b. Community Project Award
1) Presented to employee(s) who formulate, plan, and execute a
special community project to advance the department’s mission
and goals
2) This award may be earned only once for the same community
activity or service performed
3) Award consists of a plaque and a ribbon (note: new ribbon)
c. Meritorious Service Award
1) Given to a member who consistently exceeds normal job
requirements with at least one duty-related act of outstanding
performance over 12 consecutive months. This may include a
member proceeding with a pre-determined plan, program,
investigation, or official act that exemplifies the mission and goals
of the Chandler Police Department.
2) Award consists of a plaque and a ribbon
d. Unit Citation Award
1) Presented to a department team or unit whose actions
consistently exceed normal job requirements with at least one
duty-related act of outstanding performance over a period of one
year. This may include a team proceeding with a pre-determined
plan, program, investigation, or official act that exemplifies the
mission and goals of the Chandler Police Department.
2) Award consists of a plaque for the team or unit and each member
of the unit
3) Members must have served on the team for a minimum of three
months during the calendar year
2. Annual Awards
a. Officer of the Year
1) Presented to an officer for distinguished service in any police
assignment over a period of one year's time that is clearly
exceptional and places the recipient in a position above other
members of the same rank
2) Award consists of a plaque and a ribbon
b. Employee of the Year
1) Presented to a civilian employee for distinguished service in any
assignment over a period of one year's time that is clearly
exceptional and places the recipient in a position above their
peers
2) Award consists of a plaque
c. Field Operations Patrol Team of the Year
1) Presented to a patrol team for excellence in the following policing
areas:
a) Beat problem identification and solution
b) Proactive actions
c) Self-initiated activity
d) Major case investigation/resolution
e) Calls for service
f) Community service
2) Award consists of a plaque for the team or unit and each member
of the unit
3) Members must have served on the team for a minimum of three
months during the calendar year
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d. Sworn Supervisor of the Year
1) Presented to a sworn supervisor for distinguished supervision and
leadership in any police assignment over a period of one year that
is clearly exceptional and places recipient in a position above
other sworn supervisors
2) Award consists of a plaque and a ribbon
e. Civilian Supervisor of the Year
1) Presented to a civilian supervisor for distinguished supervision
and leadership over a period of one year's time that is clearly
exceptional and places the recipient in a position above other
civilian supervisors
2) Award consists of a plaque
f. Community Service Award
1) Presented to an employee who displays extraordinary efforts in
serving the community over a period of one year that includes at
least one instance of formulating, planning, and executing a
special community project to advance the department’s mission
and goals
2) May be awarded only once for the same community activity or
service performed
3) Award consists of a plaque and a ribbon
3.
Employee of the Quarter Award
a. Awarded when the employee’s efforts are exceptional and place the
recipient in a position above other employees in the workgroup
b. An employee may receive the Employee of the Quarter Award more
than once annually
c. May not be awarded every quarter in each area, but members of the
department are encouraged to recognize exemplary work
d. Award consists of a certificate
4. External Awards
a. Veterans of Foreign Wars J. Edgar Hoover Gold Medal Award
1) Presented in recognition of the officer's pre-eminent abilities for
his compassion, for the rights of the human integrity, and in honor
of his service to the city, the state, and the nation
2) This award consists of a medal, certificate, and a ribbon
b. Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement
Commendation Medal
1) Presented to an individual who has served in the field of law
enforcement with distinction and devotion
2) This award may only be awarded once to an individual
3) This award consists of a medal, certificate, and a ribbon
c. National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) Awards
1) Presented to officers who have served their departments and
communities in an exemplary manner in the following categories:
Community Service, Lifesaving, and Valor. Nominating criteria
are the same as those for corresponding departmental awards
2) Award winners selected by NLPOA will receive their plaque and a
departmental ribbon
d. Chandler Chamber of Commerce James R. Snedigar Public
Service Award
1) Presented to an individual who exhibits the character and
standards that reflect those of the award’s namesake, Officer
James R. Snedigar. Must work in the public sector and have made
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a significant difference in the quality of life of an individual, a
group, or the citizens of Chandler and have been actively involved
in the community, or have demonstrated exceptional concern for
the well-being and/or safety of others.
2) Award winner selected by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce
will receive their plaque and a departmental ribbon
e. Officers awarded recognition by an outside agency will be
considered for nomination of the equal classification award issued
under this or other General Orders
E. PINS
The following specialties are awarded pins that may be worn according to
General Order B-05.200G:
1. Motor Officers - upon successful completion of the 80-hour motor
training school by the department quartermaster
2. FBI National Academy - upon successful completion of the Academy by
the Academy
3. SWAT Members - upon successful completion of the following
qualifications and approval of the commander by the quartermaster:
a. SWAT specialty pin (tactical eagle - gold: supervisory/command
officers; pewter: officer) will be awarded to all sworn SWAT members
upon completion of six months of continual service
b. SWAT operator specialty pin (tactical eagle w/single star and wreath –
gold: supervisory/command officers; pewter: officer ) will be awarded
to all sworn SWAT members upon completion of an approved 80-hour
basic tactical school and six months of continual service
F. NON-EMPLOYEE AWARDS
1. The following awards may be presented to individuals not employed by
the department. The Mayor and the Chief of Police may present the
awards at a City Council meeting.
a. The Valorous Conduct Award: Awarded to a non-employee in
situations where the same conduct by an employee would have
resulted in awarding the Medal of Honor - A certificate
b. The Meritorious Conduct Award: Awarded to a non-employee in
situations where the same conduct by an employee would have
resulted in awarding the Meritorious Service Award - A certificate
c. The Certificate of Appreciation: Awarded to a non-employee in
situations where the same conduct by an employee would have
resulted in awarding a City of Chandler Employee Recognition Award
– A certificate
2. The Chief of Police will make the decision to award the Valorous
Conduct, Meritorious Conduct, or Certificate of Appreciation
G. RIBBON/PIN PROGRAM
1. Requirements for Specialty
Ribbons Awards
Definition: Six-month period - The date of actual transfer and not the
date of appointment
a. Supervisors (Sergeants/Lieutenants)
1) Supervisors must complete the required training and serve a
minimum of six months in the position
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2) Supervisors must actually participate in the specialty function
b. Specialty Assignments Officers
1) Specialty officers must complete the required training and actively
serve in the position for a minimum of six months
2) If the officer is promoted or transferred to another assignment in
good standing or promoted out of a specialty assignment, the
officer will be considered to have completed the full assignment
and is eligible for the ribbon for the assignment from which he is
transferred or promoted
c. Range Officers
1) Certified range officers assigned to the Firearms Unit will receive
both a Community Services ribbon and a Range Master ribbon
2) Certified range officers assigned to another unit who function as a
range officer on a part-time basis will receive a Range Master
ribbon when they have completed six months service
d. General Instructors
1) Officers must complete the General Instructor course and
provided 80 hours of instruction to be eligible for the General
Instructor’s ribbon
2) The officer will submit a memorandum outlining the 80 hours of
instruction to the quartermaster who will maintain it in the
quartermaster’s office
e. An officer assigned to a specialty on a TDY is not eligible to
receive a ribbon
2. Repeat Awards
Awards received by a commissioned member that are repeat awards of
the same class are authorized 3/16 inch stars as listed: first award,
ribbon; second and third awards, a bronze star for each; fourth and fifth
award, a silver star for each; and sixth award a gold star. The maximum
number of devices on a single ribbon is two.
3. When to Wear
a. Officers will only wear the awarded ribbons awarded when appearing
in either the class “A” uniform or the Honor Guard uniform.
1) Proper placement guidelines: General Order B-05.200G
2) Class A uniform definition: General Order B-05.200F
b. The quartermaster will issue the Honor Guard a second set of ribbons
for dress uniform coats
4. Placement Order
The quartermaster will maintain a chart with the correct order for ribbon
placement. See also, B-02.200 Ribbon Program Chart at end of this
order.
a. Awards adopted subsequent to publication of this addendum, unless
heroism is involved, will follow the last previously listed ribbon
b. Heroism awards consisting of medals, ribbons, or other devices
received from outside agencies may not be worn in uniform
c. Discontinued ribbons
1) Only applicable section ribbons are now issued. Ribbons
previously earned but no longer awarded may still be worn on the
dress uniform.
2) Officers who are eligible for, but have not received, a specialty
ribbon being discontinued will receive a section ribbon only
3) Officers who have already received discontinued ribbons may
maintain those ribbons. However, if the officer leaves the
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specialty and returns, making him eligible for a star, he will be
required to turn in the discontinued specialty ribbon and receive
the applicable section ribbon along with the appropriate star as
indicated in General Order B-02.100G2.
H. THE CITY OF CHANDLER
SERVICE AWARD RECOGNITION
The City of Chandler Service Award Recognition Policy provides procedures
to recognize employees who initially complete five years of service, and
thereafter in subsequent five-year increments
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