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Last modified by Spencer Dobson on 2022/12/19 18:13
From version 2.1
edited by Ryan Larkin
on 2022/03/01 16:46
Change comment: Policy Review (come back to combine redundant)
To version 3.1
edited by Ryan Larkin
on 2022/03/02 20:17
Change comment: Condenced the award declarations for simplicity, removed redundant language and moved to "general" section

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24 24  
25 25  Review Date:
26 26  
27 -03/01/2022
27 +03/02/2022
28 28  
29 29  
30 30  Sheriff Nate Brooksby
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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
51 +AB 08_108  Annual Awards
52 52  
53 -AB 08_109 Corrections Deputy of the Year
53 +AB 08_109  Life Saving
54 54  
55 -AB 08_110 Patrol Deputy of the Year
55 +AB 08_110  Medal of Merit
56 56  
57 -AB 08_111 Corrections Supervisor of the Year
57 +AB 08_111  Medal of Valor
58 58  
59 -AB 08_112 Patrol Supervisor of the Year
59 +AB 08_112  Purple Heart
60 60  
61 -AB 08_113 Life Saving
61 +AB 08_113  Sheriff's Star
62 62  
63 -AB 08_114 Medal of Merit
64 64  
65 -AB 08_115 Medal of Valor
66 -
67 -AB 08_116 Purple Heart
68 -
69 -AB 08_117 Sheriff's Star
70 -
71 -
72 72  **AB 08_101 __DEFINITIONS__**
73 73  
74 74  1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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86 86  111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
87 87  111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
88 88  111. Letter of Commendation;
89 -111. Life Saving;
81 +111. Life-Saving;
90 90  111. Medal of Merit;
91 91  111. Medal of Valor;
92 92  111. Recognition;
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93 93  111. Purple Heart;
94 94  111. Sheriff's Star.
95 95  11. When applicable, non-certified employees should receive a gift of equal monetary value in lieu of a uniform medal and uniform pin.
88 +11. Selection for all awards shall be by the WCSO Administration, with the final decision by the Sheriff.
96 96  1. Rationale:
97 97  11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
98 98  
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108 108  **AB 08_104 __PRESENTATION OF AWARDS__**
109 109  
110 110  1. Awards shall be presented as determined by the Sheriff.
111 -1. Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be recognized as soon as possible after the event of recognition.
104 +1. Life-Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be recognized as soon as possible after the event of recognition.
112 112  1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
113 113  1. Non-quarterly awards (excluding Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart) should be presented at the following annual Awards Banquet in December.
114 114  
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134 134  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.
135 135  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
136 136  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
137 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
138 138  
139 -**AB 08_108 __CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR__**
131 +**AB 08_108  __ANNUAL AWARDS__**
140 140  
133 +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.
141 141  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
142 142  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
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.
136 +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.
144 144  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
145 145  1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
146 146  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
147 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
140 +1. If, in the decision of the Administration, a suitable candidate for an award is not available the award shall not be presented.
148 148  
149 -**AB 08_109 __CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
142 +**AB 08_109  __LIFE-SAVING__**
150 150  
151 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
152 -1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
153 -1. Only corrections deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher-ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
154 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
155 -1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
156 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
157 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
144 +
158 158  
159 -**AB 08_110 __PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
160 -
161 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
162 -1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
163 -1. Only patrol deputies may be nominated. Supervisors (office managers, sergeants, and higher-ranking officers) shall not be nominated.
164 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
165 -1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
166 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
167 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
168 -
169 -**AB 08_111 __CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR__**
170 -
171 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
172 -1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
173 -1. Only corrections sergeants or office managers may be nominated. Lieutenants and higher-ranking officers shall not be nominated.
174 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
175 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
176 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
177 -
178 -**AB 08_112 __PATROL SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR__**
179 -
180 -1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
181 -1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
182 -1. Only patrol sergeants or office managers may be nominated. Lieutenants and higher-ranking officers shall not be nominated.
183 -1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
184 -1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
185 -1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
186 -
187 -**AB 08_113 __LIFE SAVING__**
188 -
189 189  1. This award consists of:
190 190  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);
191 191  11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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196 196  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
197 197  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
198 198  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.
199 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
200 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
201 201  
202 -**AB 08_114 __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
157 +**AB 08_110  __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
203 203  
204 204  1. This award consists of:
205 205  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);
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214 214  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
215 215  11. Should include specific details; or
216 216  11. Should be accompanied by a witness statement.
217 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
218 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
219 219  
220 -**AB 08_115 __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
173 +**AB 08_111  __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
221 221  
222 222  1. This award consists of:
223 223  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);
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228 228  1. Nominations:
229 229  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
230 230  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
231 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
232 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
233 233  
234 -**AB 08_116 __PURPLE HEART__**
185 +**AB 08_112  __PURPLE HEART__**
235 235  
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 purple ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
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244 244  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
245 245  11. Should include specific details; or
246 246  11. Should be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement.
247 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
248 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.
249 249  
250 -**AB 08_117 __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
199 +**AB 08_113  __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
251 251  
252 252  1. This award consists of:
253 253  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);
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262 262  1. Nominations:
263 263  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
264 264  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
265 -1. Recommendations shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
266 -1. Final selection shall be decided by the Sheriff.