Raymond “Bucky” Mass Award For Officer Safety

The prestigious SafeShield Raymond “Bucky” Mass Award for Officer Safety annually recognizes an individual law enforcement officer or agency that has made significant, outstanding, and effective contributions in the field of officer safety. Each year, law enforcement officers and agencies can compete for the Raymond “Bucky” Mass Award by addressing identified officer safety issues in their department and implementing programs to take a proactive step toward protecting the officers, demonstrating their commitment to zero officers killed or injured.

Nominees will be evaluated based upon:

• The development of a creative and innovative approach that promotes quality and excellence in the field of officer safety
• The significance of the contribution and its impact on the agency and the officers

The Raymond “Bucky” Mass Award is open to all law enforcement agencies and full time, paid law enforcement officers of state, county, metropolitan, municipal, or tribal agencies. Everyone has an equal chance of winning regardless of the size of the agency or the scope of the project. Selection is made based on the quality of the work provided and the positive impact it has on the department and individual officers. The quality, innovation and effectiveness of the nominee’s service as well as their overall dedication to officer safety will be evaluated.

Sponsorship is currently being sought however the committee is hoping to present the first award at the 2009 IACP Annual Conference.