GO 201.05 Awards Policy

Question 1

Awards issued by The Mayor to DC Fire, DC Police and DC Corrections

Answer 1

Mayor’s Meritorious Service Awards

Question 2

MPD Award for sworn or civilian personnel that perform an act of exceptional bravery with the awareness of the possibility of great bodily harm or death to themselves

Answer 2

Medal of Honor

Question 3

The Medal of Honor must also be bestowed with either of which two awards?

Answer 3

The Medal of Valor and/or the Blue Badge Award

Question 4

Which MPD award is for additional recognition by the COP for outstanding performance?

Answer 4

Police Medal

Question 5

Which MPD Medal is for a heroic act that by its nature results in the saving of a life, preventing a serious crime or apprehending a person who commits a serious crime?

Answer 5

Medal of Valor

Question 6

Which MPD Award is for the performance of duty while seriously, critically or fatally injured?

Answer 6

Blue Badge Medal

Question 7

Which MPD award is for performance of duty while seriously, critically or fatally injured due to accidental or medical circumstances?

Answer 7

Blue Shield Medal

Question 8

Which MPD award is for significant, outstanding and sustained achievements contributing to the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the department by displaying diligence, productivity, judgement and responsibility

Answer 8

Meritorious Service Medal

Question 9

Which MPD award is for performing an outstanding act that results in improved administration or operation, applies unique problem solving skills, provides substantial savings in labor or operational cost, greatly enhances the mission of MPD, furthers the goals of Policing for Prevention and enhances the lifestyle of community stakeholders. *must be beyond the requirements of the normal work assignment

Answer 9

Achievement Medal

Question 10

The (sworn) MPD Employee of the Year receives what benefit for the year?

Answer 10

A vehicle for their sole use (not a take home vehicle) and a parking spot.

Question 11

Which medal is for performing actions or techniques that result in the saving or sustaining of a human life?

Answer 11

Lifesaving Medal

Question 12

Which is the only award that requires the submission of a PD751?

Answer 12

Department Honorable Mention Ribbon

Question 13

How often are District Commanders supposed to recognize a PSA for crime reduction and/or success in problem solving efforts?

Answer 13

Monthly (PSA of the Month Award)

Question 14

Who sponsors the CHAMPS award?

Answer 14

Capitol Hotels Award Metropolitan Police Service

Question 15

When can a nomination for an award be submitted?

Answer 15

Within 30 days of the action or event

Question 16

Who can nominate a civilian or sworn member for an award?

Answer 16

Anyone

Question 17

If a citizen wants to recommend someone for an award, how do they do this?

Answer 17

The contact an on-duty official at the unit. The official will collect as much information as they can and complete the Award Nomination Form which will be forwarded to the Watch Commander for review and further action.