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5 5  Policy Manual
6 6  
7 7  
8 -Volume: AB
8 +Volume: AB Staff Management
9 9  
10 -Staff Management
10 +Chapter: 08 Awards and Commendations
11 11  
12 -Chapter: 08
13 13  
14 -Awards and Commendations
13 +Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 08 03/02/2022
15 15  
15 +Approved Date: 11/16/2022
16 16  
17 -Replaces and/or Supersedes:
18 18  
19 -AB 08 05/28/2009
20 -
21 -Published:
22 -
23 -09/05/2013
24 -
25 -Review Date:
26 -
27 -09/05/2014
28 -
29 -
30 -Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
31 -
32 -Undersheriff Bart Bailey
33 -
34 -
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
36 36  
37 37  AB 08_101 Definitions
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48 48  
49 49  AB 08_107 Employee of the Quarter
50 50  
51 -AB 08_108 Civilian of the Year
34 +AB 08_108  Annual Awards
52 52  
53 -AB 08_109 Corrections Deputy of the Year
36 +AB 08_109  Life Saving
54 54  
55 -AB 08_110 Patrol Deputy of the Year
38 +AB 08_110  Medal of Merit
56 56  
57 -AB 08_111 Corrections Supervisor of the Year
40 +AB 08_111  Medal of Valor
58 58  
59 -AB 08_112 Patrol Supervisor of the Year
42 +AB 08_112  Purple Heart
60 60  
61 -AB 08_113 Life Saving
44 +AB 08_113  Sheriff's Star
62 62  
63 -AB 08_114 Medal of Merit
64 64  
65 -AB 08_115 Medal of Valor
47 +**AB 08_101 __DEFINITIONS__**
66 66  
67 -AB 08_116 Purple Heart
68 -
69 -AB 08_117 Sheriff's Star
70 -
71 -
72 -__**AB 08_101 DEFINITIONS**__
73 -
74 74  1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
75 75  1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
76 76  
52 +**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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87 87  111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
88 88  111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
89 89  111. Letter of Commendation;
90 -111. Life Saving;
64 +111. Life-Saving;
91 91  111. Medal of Merit;
92 92  111. Medal of Valor;
93 93  111. Recognition;
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94 94  111. Purple Heart;
95 95  111. Sheriff's Star.
96 96  11. When applicable, non-certified employees should receive a gift of equal monetary value in lieu of a uniform medal and uniform pin.
71 +11. Selection for all awards shall be by the WCSO Administration, with the final decision by the Sheriff.
97 97  1. Rationale:
98 98  11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
99 99  
75 +**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.
77 +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.
79 +11. First quarter = January 1st thru March 31st;
80 +11. Second quarter = April 1st thru June 30th;
81 +11. Third quarter = July 1st thru October 30th;
82 +11. Fourth quarter = November 1st thru December 31st.
109 109  
84 +**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.
87 +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  
91 +**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  
98 +**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  
106 +**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.
110 +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 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
144 144  
114 +**AB 08_108  __ANNUAL AWARDS__**
145 145  
146 -__**AB 08_108 CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR**__
147 -
116 +1. Annual awards consist of the following: Civilian of the Year, Corrections Deputy of the Year, Patrol Deputy of the Year, Corrections Supervisor of the Year, Patrol Supervisor of the Year, Corrections Reserve of the Year, Patrol Reserve of the Year.
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.
119 +1. Only employees who meet the criteria for each award will be eligible. Lieutenants and above shall not be eligible for nomination in any category.
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 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
123 +1. If, in the decision of the Administration, a suitable candidate for an award is not available the award shall not be presented.
155 155  
125 +**AB 08_109  __LIFE-SAVING__**
156 156  
157 -__**AB 08_109 CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
158 -
159 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
162 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
163 -1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
164 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
165 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration..
166 -
167 -
168 -__**AB 08_110 PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
169 -
170 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
173 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
174 -1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
175 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
176 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
177 -
178 -
179 -__**AB 08_111 CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR**__
180 -
181 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
184 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
185 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
186 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
187 -
188 -
189 -__**AB 08_112 PATROL SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR**__
190 -
191 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
194 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
195 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
196 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
197 -
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 -11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
204 -11. A commendation plaque; and
129 +11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
205 205  11. A letter of commendation (a copy should be entered into the employee's file).
206 206  1. This award may be awarded for actions and/or efforts that resulted in, or assisted with, the successful saving of a person's life.
207 207  1. Nominations:
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208 208  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
209 209  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
210 210  1. There shall not be a requirement of a finding of bravery, risk of injury, or risk of death to the employee to validate this award.
211 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
212 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
213 213  
137 +**AB 08_110  __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 -11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
220 -11. A commendation plaque; and
141 +11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); 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:
143 +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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227 227  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
228 228  11. Should include specific details; or
229 229  11. Should be accompanied by a witness statement.
230 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
231 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
232 232  
152 +**AB 08_111  __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 -11. A red with a gold star commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
239 -11. A commendation plaque; and
156 +11. A red with a gold star commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
240 240  11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
241 241  1. This award may be awarded to an employee who in the face of extreme danger, and at the risk of his/her own life, displayed great courage, determination, and devotion above and beyond the call of duty in an attempt to save the life of another person.
242 242  1. Nominations:
243 243  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
244 244  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
245 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
246 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
247 247  
163 +**AB 08_112  __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 -11. A purple/white/purple commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
254 -11. A commendation plaque; and
167 +11. A purple/white/purple commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
255 255  11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
256 256  1. This award may be awarded to an employee who is injured in the line of duty while attempting to fulfill job responsibilities.
257 257  1. There shall not be a requirement of a finding of bravery, risk of injury, or risk of death to the employee to validate this award.
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259 259  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
260 260  11. Should include specific details; or
261 261  11. Should be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement.
262 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
263 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
264 264  
176 +**AB 08_113  __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 -11. A blue commendation pin with a silver star (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
271 -11. A commendation plaque; and
180 +11. A blue commendation pin with a silver star (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
272 272  11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
273 273  1. This award may be awarded to an employee who, by direct action above and beyond the call of duty:
274 274  11. Performed under conditions which required bravery and/or exposure to some danger; or
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278 278  1. Nominations:
279 279  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
280 280  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
281 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
282 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.