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.01A. This procedure establishes a process whereby members of the Department are recognized for exceptionally;

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heroic and valorous acts, and for exemplary, meritorious, and exceptional service contributions that bring credit to the officer and the Department.

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.01B. This procedure also establishes a process whereby private citizens, community groups, and businesses are;

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recognized for their unselfish contributions to the Department.

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.02A. It is the policy of the Department to recognize and honor both sworn and non-sworn members who perform extraordinary acts of courage and heroism, or who distinguish themselves by;

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providing outstanding service to the Department or the community.

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.02B. Private Citizens, community groups, and businesses can also be recognized under this procedure for their unselfish actions that help save the life of another person, for their exemplary actions at a particular incident in response;

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to law enforcement activity, or for their unselfish contributions to the Department.

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.03A. - This award is the highest award presented by the San Antonio Police Department.

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Medal of Valor Award

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.03A.This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers who distinguish themselves by displaying great courage, above and beyond the call of duty, in the face of immediate life-threatening peril and with full knowledge of the risks involved.

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Medal of Valor Award

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.03B. This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers for heroic deeds and exceptional conduct involving great risk to their safety while performing their duties.

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Meritorious Conduct Award

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.03C. This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers who are directly responsible for saving a human life.

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Lifesaving Award

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.03D. This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers who are killed or suffer serious bodily injury while encountering a hostile situation in the line of duty.

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Purple Heart Award

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.04A.- This award is presented to members who distinguish themselves for exemplary service to the Department.

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Distinguished Service Award

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.04B. - This award is presented to San Antonio police officers from each of (3) ranks:Police Officer, Detective-Investigator, and Sergeant, who have provided the most outstanding service to the Department during the year.

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Officer of the Year Award

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.04C. - This award is presented to members who, by their exemplary actions, distinguish themselves at a particular incident.

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Certificate of Merit Award

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.04C. Examples of exemplary actions include judgment, initiative, courage, teamwork, investigative skills, and immediate recognition and response to law enforcement activity.

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Certificate of Merit Award

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.04D.- This award is presented to members who distinguish themselves and the Department for volunteer work to the community.

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Community Service Award

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.04E. - This award is presented to members of the Department who exhibit exceptional customer service in the performance of their duties.

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Customer Service Award

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.04F. – (5) years without any administrative disciplinary action which results in the member’s reduction in rank; disciplinary action during a probationary period; suspension; written reprimand, written counseling, or demerit.

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Good Conduct Award

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.05A. – (5) consecutive years without a chargeable city vehicle crash and each subsequent five (5) years in which a member has not had a chargeable city vehicle crash.

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Safe Driving Award

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.05B. – (5) years of continuous service with the Department and each subsequent fifth year thereafter.

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Years of Service Award

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.05C. San Antonio police officers are eligible for this award upon obtaining a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer’s Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Instructor’s License.

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Instructor’s License Award

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.05D. San Antonio police officers are eligible for this award upon obtaining a Master Peace Officer’s Certification from TCLEOSE.

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Master Peace Officer Certification Award

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.05E. San Antonio police officers are eligible for this award upon obtaining an Advanced Peace Officer’s Certification from TCLEOSE.

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Advanced Peace Officer Certification Award

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.05F. San Antonio police officers are eligible for this award upon obtaining an Intermediate Peace Officer’s Certification from TCLEOSE.

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Intermediate Peace Officer Certification Award

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.06A. – This award is bestowed to a citizen who by their unselfish actions, attempted to help save the life of another person.

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The Citizen Hero Award

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.06B.– This award is bestowed to a citizen who, by their exemplary actions, distinguishes themselves at a particular incident.

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The Citizen Merit Award

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.06C. Is presented to a citizen or group who distinguish themselves by their unselfish contributions to the Department or the Community.

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The Certificate of Appreciation

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.06C. Examples include volunteer work, donation of resources, or taking measures to help achieve a safer community

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The Certificate of Appreciation

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.06B. Examples of exemplary actions include judgment, initiative, and courage in response to a law enforcement activity.

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The Certificate of Appreciation

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.07A. Any person who witnesses or otherwise learns of an exemplary act by a member, citizen, group, or business may initiate a request for Departmental recognition by submitting written correspondence through

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The Office of the Chief to the Awards Evaluation Committee.

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.07A. Shall nominate members under their command for the various awards for service by submitting written correspondence through the Office of the Chief to the Awards Evaluation Committee.

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Division, Section, and Unit Commanders

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.07A. Awards which do not require nomination.

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Awards for Achievement

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.07B. Nominations received by the Awards Evaluation Committee are reviewed to ensure the;

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actions taken by the nominated members fit the criteria for the recommended awards.

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.07C. After a review by the Awards Evaluation Committee, any nomination that results in an award recommendation by the Committee shall be;

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forwarded to the Office of the Chief.

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.08A. The Awards Evaluation Committee is appointed by the Chief of Police and is charged with the responsibility of rendering recommendations for the various awards for;

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nominated members, private citizens, community groups, and businesses.

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.08B. The Awards Committee consists of;

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(5) sworn members, and may include up to (5) private citizens.

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.08C. The Awards Evaluation Committee, through majority decision, recommends:

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  1. The award is approved;
  2. An alternate award is approved; or
  3. No award is approved.
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.08D. The Awards Evaluation Committee forwards all recommendations for awards, whether;

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approved or disapproved, to the Office of the Chief.

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.09A. Notifies each nominee in writing of the recommendation made by the committee.

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The Awards Evaluation Committee

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.09B. All nominations for awards, whether approved or disapproved, are placed in;

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the nominated member’s Departmental personnel file.

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.09C. Approved Awards of Honor and Awards for Service may be presented to officers by the Chief of Police at a;

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formal ceremony or any other setting the Chief deems appropriate.

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.09D. Approved Awards for Achievement are presented by the;

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Division Commander or his designee.

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.09E. Approved Citizen Hero Awards, Citizen Merit Awards, and the Certificate of Appreciation may be presented by the Chief of Police or his designee at a formal ceremony, or any other setting the Chief deems appropriate, including the;

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citizen’s residence or workplace.

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.10A. Officers receiving the Medal of Valor may display the medal portion of the award with the regulation or formal uniform during the following events.

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  1. Speaking engagements;
  2. Official police inspections;
  3. Departmental or law enforcement special events
  4. As authorized by the Office of the Chief
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.10C. The bar portion of all awards of honor will be purchased by the;

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Department and given to officers who are presented with Awards of Honor.

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.10D. The bar portion of all awards for achievement and service may be purchased by the;

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member receiving the award at the member’s expense.

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.10F. A color printout of the bar portion of all awards will be on display in;

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each Division Office.

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.11A. Any member receiving an award, being promoted to a higher rank or retiring in good standing from the Department may receive;

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public recognition at a formal ceremony.

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  1. Promotional ceremonies shall be held on the day;
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before a promotion is to become effective;

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Retirement ceremonies shall be coordinated by the;

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Police Media Services Detail.

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.11B. Attendance at a formal ceremony is;

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voluntary on the part of the member, retiree, or citizen.

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.11C. As to the date, time, and location of the formal ceremony, members, retirees, citizens, community groups, and businesses are notified by;

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letter from the Office of the Chief

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.11C. Members’ and retirees’ Division and Section Commanders and Unit/Shift Directors are notified by the;

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Office of the Chief as to the date, time, and location of the formal ceremony.

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.11C. Co-workers of honorees are notified as to the date, time, and location of the formal ceremony at;

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their respective roll calls.

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11D. Is responsible for coordinating all activities necessary for conducting the formal ceremony.

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The Police Media Services Detail

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11D. is responsible for notifying the Office of the Chief and the Media Services Detail when an officer has given notification of his anticipated retirement.

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The Accounting and Personnel Office

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11D. Division and Section Commanders and Unit/Shift Directors of members receiving an award, being promoted, or retiring are encouraged to attend the formal ceremony to;

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honor officers that work or worked under their command.

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