Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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3.15 Awards and Commendations
3.15.2 Citizen Recognition and Awards (Revised : 2/2/11)
The effective investigation, prosecution and reduction of crime cannot be accomplished by the
Police Department without the support and cooperation of citizens. The Police Department seeks
to further the acceptance of these shared responsibilities through recognition of those citizens
whose actions have contributed to the apprehension of cri minals, the prevention of crime or the
safety of the community.
A. Procedure
1. Any commendation of a citizen will be documented appropriately in writing.
2. The recommendation will be submitted through the chain of command to the
Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will determine the type of award that should
be given for the recommended commendation.
3. The UCSF Employee Awards Committee is responsible for coordinating the
award presentation at the annual UCSF Employee Recognition Program
ceremony. The Chief of Police retains the final determination of the award,
recognition or nomination.
B. Types of Awards
1. Commendation – to be awarded for an act givin g evidence of selfless conduct by
a citizen during a time of crisis or emergency, but that is less than a valorous,
distinguished or meritorious act in nature.
a. Commendations will be issued by the Chief of Police and will be on
official Police Department stationery.
b. Citizens commended will receive the original document from the Chief of
Police.
2. Partner Award – to be awarded a UCSF, non -Police Department, employee who
has consistently provided extraordinary assistance that contributed to a major
Police Department accomplishment that, when implemented, significantly
improved the Police Department’s ability to provide service to the community.
This employee has demonstrated dedication to the pursuit of excellent service in
his/her daily work. The award will be presented annually at the Employee
Recognition Celebration.
a. The Partner Award will be given by the Chief of Police at the Police
Department’s annual Employee Recognition Celebration.
b. The Partner Award will consist of a plaque accompanied by a letter
describing the qualities recognized by the award. A copy of the letter will
be forwarded to the employee’s department.
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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3. Citizen Award – to be awarded to a community member who has provided
significant assistance of valor in solving or preventi ng a crime. The outstanding
bravery was above and beyond that expected of a citizen. The award will be
presented annually at the Employee Recognition Celebration.
a. The Citizen Award will be given by the Chief of Police at the Police
Department’s annual Employee Recognition Celebration.
b. The Citizen Award will consist of a plaque accompanied by a letter
describing the qualities recognized by the award.