The recognition of personal excellence is an important aspect of a law enforcement agency’s activities. Presenting departmental awards for meritorious service provides that recognition, thereby enhancing departmental morale, reinforcing the department’s commitment to the maintenance of a high standard of performance by its members, and motivating personnel to perform their duties at the highest possible level. Therefore, departments should recognize and reward meritorious service through an awards program.

These documents establish guidelines for recognizing exemplary service by departmental personnel and  provide protocols for the presentation of awards and related recognition for such service.

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