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1030 - Employee Commendations and Recognition Awards 1 POLICY 1030 EMPLOYEE COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITION
AWARDS
1030.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Special recognition may be in order whenever an employee performs his/her duties in an
exemplary manner. This policy provides general guidelines for the commending of exc eptional
employee performance, including heroic action, bravery, courage, lifesaving, community service,
performance, meritorious service and other significant achievements. Members of the department
are encouraged to report all noteworthy acts involving e mployees of this or other law enforcement
agencies, as well as those of private citizens.
1030.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This section pertains to the following CALEA Standards: 26.1.2
This section pertains to the following Standard Operating Proced ures: AD200
1030.1.2 DEFINITIONS
a) COMMENDATIONS: A meritorious or commendable act by an employee of this
department may include, but is not limited to, superior handling of a difficult situation by an
employee ; conspicuous bravery or outstanding performan ce by any employee of the
department ; any action or performance that is above and beyond the typical duties of an
employee .
b) MEDAL OF VALOR : This medal and accompanying uniform ribbon will be awarded only to
a member of the Tustin Police Department who dem onstrates an outstanding act of
individual courage or bravery while serving the community.
c) MEDAL OF MERIT : This medal and accompanying uniform ribbon will be awarded to a
citizen or to a member of the Tustin Police Department who demonstrates outstanding
individual performance. This performance can be a specific incident or an ongoing series
of events over any given period of time that benefits the Tustin Police Department or the
Tustin community.
d) DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: This medal and accompanying uniform ribbon will
be awarded to an employee of this department who displays superior handling of a difficult
situation, conspicuous bravery or outstanding performance above and beyond the typical
duties of an employee.
e) LIFESAVING AWARD : This uniform rib bon will be awarded to an employee who assists in
the saving of a human life. This can involve a rescue from imminent danger or a medical
rescue where first aid rendered resulted in the saving of a life.
f) COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: This uniform ribbon will be awarded to employees who
go beyond traditional policing to solve problems within the community. This award can
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1030 - Employee Commendations and Recognition Awards 2 include employees who have been recognized by the community or professional
organizations for service to the community.
g) C.T.A.P.S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD : This uniform ribbon will be awarded to a member of
the Tustin Police Department who demonstrates outstanding performance in regards to
fulfilling the mission of the Crime, Traffic Analysis and Policing Strategies model of
policing. This performance can be a specific incident or an ongoing series of events over
any given period of time.
1030. 2 PROCEDURES
1030.2.1 WHO MAY MAKE COMMENDATIONS
A written commendation may be made by any supervisor regarding any other employee of the
department, provide d the reporting person is superior in rank or is the person in charge of the
individual being commended. Additionally, investigating officers may commend employees for
exceptional assistance in investigative functions, with approval from the investigator’s supervisor.
Any employee may recommend a commendation to the supervisor of the employee subject to
commendation.
Citizens and representatives from other law enforcement agencies may also make
commendations to any Tustin Police supervisor or manager .
1030. 2.2 MEDAL/AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for distinguished service awards shall be made by any member of the department
who may have witnessed or has knowledge of a noteworthy act that deserves recognition.
Nominations shall contain the date, time, p lace, and a detailed account of the act performed.
Employees shall forward nominations to the service awards committee .
1030. 2.3 SELECTION AND PRESENTATION
Commendations will be presented to the employee’s supervisor, sent through the chain of
command for comment and the original returned to the employee. A copy of the commendation
with administrative comments will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.
The Award Review Committee will convene to consider those nominated for distinguished service
awards. Members of the committee will be comprised of employees representing various units of
the agency .
The chairperson of the Award Review Committee shall select the members of the committee.
Selection shall be based on availability and a desire to serve in such a capacity.
The Award Review committee shall meet once a year to review and discuss each nomination.
Nominations receiving 75% or more of votes will determine who will be recommended to the
Chief of Police for an award.
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