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24 24  
25 25  Review Date:
26 26  
27 -09/05/2014
27 +03/01/2022
28 28  
29 29  
30 -Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
30 +Sheriff Nate Brooksby
31 31  
32 -Undersheriff Bart Bailey
32 +Undersheriff Barry Golding
33 33  
34 34  
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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69 69  AB 08_117 Sheriff's Star
70 70  
71 71  
72 -__**AB 08_101 DEFINITIONS**__
72 +**AB 08_101 __DEFINITIONS__**
73 73  
74 74  1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
75 75  1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
76 76  
77 +**AB 08_102 __GENERAL__**
77 77  
78 -__**AB 08_102 GENERAL**__
79 -
80 80  1. Policy:
81 81  11. Employees should be recognized for exceeding the high standards of the WCSO.
82 82  11. Employee awards include:
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97 97  1. Rationale:
98 98  11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
99 99  
99 +**AB 08_103 __AWARDS SCHEDULE__**
100 100  
101 -__**AB 08_103 AWARDS SCHEDULE**__
102 -
103 -1. The awards schedule should be consistent with the employee evaluation period: October 1st thru September 30th.
101 +1. The awards schedule should be consistent with the calendar year.
104 104  1. For quarterly awards:
105 -11. First quarter = October 1st thru December 31st;
106 -11. Second quarter = January 1st thru March 31st;
107 -11. Third quarter = April 1st thru June 30th;
108 -11. Fourth quarter = July 1st thru September 30th.
103 +11. First quarter = January 1st thru March 31st;
104 +11. Second quarter = April 1st thru June 30th;
105 +11. Third quarter = July 1st thru October 30th;
106 +11. Fourth quarter = November 1st thru December 31st.
109 109  
108 +**AB 08_104 __PRESENTATION OF AWARDS__**
110 110  
111 -__**AB 08_104 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS**__
112 -
113 113  1. Awards shall be presented as determined by the Sheriff.
114 -1. Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be presented as soon as possible after the event of recognition.
111 +1. Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be recognized as soon as possible after the event of recognition.
115 115  1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
116 116  1. Non-quarterly awards (excluding Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart) should be presented at the following annual Awards Banquet in December.
117 117  
115 +**AB 08_105 __RECOGNITION__**
118 118  
119 -__**AB 08_105 RECOGNITION**__
120 -
121 121  1. May be used for any low-level accomplishment.
122 122  1. Should be drafted informally (not on letterhead).
123 123  1. May be noted by any employee for any employee.
124 124  1. Should be entered into the employee's file.
125 125  
122 +**AB 08_106 __LETTER OF COMMENDATION__**
126 126  
127 -__**AB 08_106 LETTER OF COMMENDATION**__
128 -
129 129  1. Should be reserved as a high-level award for significant accomplishments.
130 130  1. Should be drafted formally on WCSO letterhead.
131 131  1. Should be awarded by a chief or higher ranking WCSO official.
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132 132  1. Any employee may receive this award.
133 133  1. A copy should be entered into the employee's file.
134 134  
130 +**AB 08_107 __EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER__**
135 135  
136 -__**AB 08_107 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER**__
137 -
138 138  1. Nominations shall be submitted electronically. A copy shall be entered into the employee's file.
139 139  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
140 -1. Civilians, Corrections Trainees, Office Specialists, Office Generalists, and Deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
134 +1. Civilians, Corrections Trainees, Office Specialists, Office Generalists, and Deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher-ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
141 141  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
142 142  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
143 143  1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
144 144  
139 +**AB 08_108 __CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR__**
145 145  
146 -__**AB 08_108 CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR**__
147 -
148 148  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
149 149  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
150 -1. Civilians, Corrections Trainees, Office Specialists, and Office Generalists may be nominated. Only non-certified staff may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
143 +1. Civilians, Corrections Trainees, Office Specialists, and Office Generalists may be nominated. Only non-certified staff may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher-ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
151 151  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
152 152  1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
153 153  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
154 154  1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
155 155  
149 +**AB 08_109 __CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
156 156  
157 -__**AB 08_109 CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
158 -
159 159  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
160 160  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
161 -1. Only corrections deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
153 +1. Only corrections deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher-ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
162 162  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
163 163  1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
164 164  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
165 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration..
157 +1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
166 166  
159 +**AB 08_110 __PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
167 167  
168 -__**AB 08_110 PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
169 -
170 170  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
171 171  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
172 -1. Only patrol deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
163 +1. Only patrol deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher-ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
173 173  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
174 174  1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
175 175  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
176 176  1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
177 177  
169 +**AB 08_111 __CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR__**
178 178  
179 -__**AB 08_111 CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR**__
180 -
181 181  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
182 182  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
183 -1. Only corrections sergeants or office managers may be nominated. Lieutenants and higher ranking officers shall not be nominated.
173 +1. Only corrections sergeants or office managers may be nominated. Lieutenants and higher-ranking officers shall not be nominated.
184 184  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
185 185  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
186 186  1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
187 187  
178 +**AB 08_112 __PATROL SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR__**
188 188  
189 -__**AB 08_112 PATROL SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR**__
190 -
191 191  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
192 192  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
193 -1. Only patrol sergeants or office managers may be nominated. Lieutenants and higher ranking officers shall not be nominated.
182 +1. Only patrol sergeants or office managers may be nominated. Lieutenants and higher-ranking officers shall not be nominated.
194 194  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
195 195  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
196 196  1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
197 197  
187 +**AB 08_113 __LIFE SAVING__**
198 198  
199 -__**AB 08_113 LIFE SAVING**__
200 -
201 201  1. This award consists of:
202 202  11. A gold medal, bearing the seal of the State of Utah and the WCSO logo, suspended from a light blue/white/red/white/light blue ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
203 203  11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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211 211  1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
212 212  1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
213 213  
202 +**AB 08_114 __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
214 214  
215 -__**AB 08_114 MEDAL OF MERIT**__
216 -
217 217  1. This award consists of:
218 218  11. A gold medal, bearing the seal of the State of Utah and the WCSO logo, suspended from a green/white ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
219 219  11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
220 220  11. A commendation plaque; and
221 221  11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
222 -1. This award may be awarded for performance of assigned responsibilities that contributed to achieving the mission of the WCSO while displaying a pattern of behavior which showed consistent activity above the call of duty. This may include any activity that substantially contributed to the WCSO including, but not limited to, the enhancement of:
209 +1. This award may be awarded for the performance of assigned responsibilities that contributed to achieving the mission of the WCSO while displaying a pattern of behavior that showed consistent activity above the call of duty. This may include any activity that substantially contributed to the WCSO including, but not limited to, the enhancement of:
223 223  11. Public safety;
224 224  11. Operations; and/or
225 225  11. Budget savings.
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230 230  1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
231 231  1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
232 232  
220 +**AB 08_115 __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
233 233  
234 -__**AB 08_115 MEDAL OF VALOR**__
235 -
236 236  1. This award consists of:
237 237  11. A gold medal, bearing the seal of the State of Utah and the WCSO logo, suspended from a red ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
238 238  11. A red with a gold star commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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245 245  1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
246 246  1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
247 247  
234 +**AB 08_116 __PURPLE HEART__**
248 248  
249 -__**AB 08_116 PURPLE HEART**__
250 -
251 251  1. This award consists of:
252 252  11. A gold medal, bearing the seal of the State of Utah and the WCSO logo, suspended from a purple ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
253 253  11. A purple/white/purple commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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262 262  1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
263 263  1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
264 264  
250 +**AB 08_117 __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
265 265  
266 -__**AB 08_117 SHERIFF'S STAR**__
267 -
268 268  1. This award consists of:
269 269  11. A gold medal, bearing the seal of the State of Utah and the WCSO logo, suspended from a blue ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
270 270  11. A blue commendation pin with a silver star (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);