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24 24  
25 25  Review Date:
26 26  
27 -03/02/2022
27 +09/05/2014
28 28  
29 29  
30 -Sheriff Nate Brooksby
30 +Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
31 31  
32 -Undersheriff Barry Golding
32 +Undersheriff Bart Bailey
33 33  
34 34  
35 35  __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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48 48  
49 49  AB 08_107 Employee of the Quarter
50 50  
51 -AB 08_108  Annual Awards
51 +AB 08_108 Civilian of the Year
52 52  
53 -AB 08_109  Life Saving
53 +AB 08_109 Corrections Deputy of the Year
54 54  
55 -AB 08_110  Medal of Merit
55 +AB 08_110 Patrol Deputy of the Year
56 56  
57 -AB 08_111  Medal of Valor
57 +AB 08_111 Corrections Supervisor of the Year
58 58  
59 -AB 08_112  Purple Heart
59 +AB 08_112 Patrol Supervisor of the Year
60 60  
61 -AB 08_113  Sheriff's Star
61 +AB 08_113 Life Saving
62 62  
63 +AB 08_114 Medal of Merit
63 63  
64 -**AB 08_101 __DEFINITIONS__**
65 +AB 08_115 Medal of Valor
65 65  
67 +AB 08_116 Purple Heart
68 +
69 +AB 08_117 Sheriff's Star
70 +
71 +
72 +__**AB 08_101 DEFINITIONS**__
73 +
66 66  1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
67 67  1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
68 68  
69 -**AB 08_102 __GENERAL__**
70 70  
78 +__**AB 08_102 GENERAL**__
79 +
71 71  1. Policy:
72 72  11. Employees should be recognized for exceeding the high standards of the WCSO.
73 73  11. Employee awards include:
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78 78  111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
79 79  111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
80 80  111. Letter of Commendation;
81 -111. Life-Saving;
90 +111. Life Saving;
82 82  111. Medal of Merit;
83 83  111. Medal of Valor;
84 84  111. Recognition;
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85 85  111. Purple Heart;
86 86  111. Sheriff's Star.
87 87  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.
89 89  1. Rationale:
90 90  11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
91 91  
92 -**AB 08_103 __AWARDS SCHEDULE__**
93 93  
94 -1. The awards schedule should be consistent with the calendar year.
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.
95 95  1. For quarterly awards:
96 -11. First quarter = January 1st thru March 31st;
97 -11. Second quarter = April 1st thru June 30th;
98 -11. Third quarter = July 1st thru October 30th;
99 -11. Fourth quarter = November 1st thru December 31st.
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.
100 100  
101 -**AB 08_104 __PRESENTATION OF AWARDS__**
102 102  
111 +__**AB 08_104 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS**__
112 +
103 103  1. Awards shall be presented as determined by the Sheriff.
104 -1. Life-Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be recognized as soon as possible after the event of recognition.
114 +1. Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be presented as soon as possible after the event of recognition.
105 105  1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
106 106  1. Non-quarterly awards (excluding Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart) should be presented at the following annual Awards Banquet in December.
107 107  
108 -**AB 08_105 __RECOGNITION__**
109 109  
119 +__**AB 08_105 RECOGNITION**__
120 +
110 110  1. May be used for any low-level accomplishment.
111 111  1. Should be drafted informally (not on letterhead).
112 112  1. May be noted by any employee for any employee.
113 113  1. Should be entered into the employee's file.
114 114  
115 -**AB 08_106 __LETTER OF COMMENDATION__**
116 116  
127 +__**AB 08_106 LETTER OF COMMENDATION**__
128 +
117 117  1. Should be reserved as a high-level award for significant accomplishments.
118 118  1. Should be drafted formally on WCSO letterhead.
119 119  1. Should be awarded by a chief or higher ranking WCSO official.
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120 120  1. Any employee may receive this award.
121 121  1. A copy should be entered into the employee's file.
122 122  
123 -**AB 08_107 __EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER__**
124 124  
136 +__**AB 08_107 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER**__
137 +
125 125  1. Nominations shall be submitted electronically. A copy shall be entered into the employee's file.
126 126  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
127 -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.
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.
128 128  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
129 129  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
143 +1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
130 130  
131 -**AB 08_108  __ANNUAL AWARDS__**
132 132  
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.
146 +__**AB 08_108 CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR**__
147 +
134 134  1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
135 135  1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
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.
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.
137 137  1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
138 138  1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
139 139  1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
140 -1. If, in the decision of the Administration, a suitable candidate for an award is not available the award shall not be presented.
154 +1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
141 141  
142 -**AB 08_109  __LIFE-SAVING__**
143 143  
144 -
157 +__**AB 08_109 CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
145 145  
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 +
146 146  1. This award consists of:
147 147  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);
148 148  11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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153 153  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
154 154  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
155 155  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.
156 156  
157 -**AB 08_110  __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
158 158  
215 +__**AB 08_114 MEDAL OF MERIT**__
216 +
159 159  1. This award consists of:
160 160  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);
161 161  11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
162 162  11. A commendation plaque; and
163 163  11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
164 -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:
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:
165 165  11. Public safety;
166 166  11. Operations; and/or
167 167  11. Budget savings.
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169 169  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
170 170  11. Should include specific details; or
171 171  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.
172 172  
173 -**AB 08_111  __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
174 174  
234 +__**AB 08_115 MEDAL OF VALOR**__
235 +
175 175  1. This award consists of:
176 176  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);
177 177  11. A red with a gold star commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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181 181  1. Nominations:
182 182  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
183 183  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.
184 184  
185 -**AB 08_112  __PURPLE HEART__**
186 186  
249 +__**AB 08_116 PURPLE HEART**__
250 +
187 187  1. This award consists of:
188 188  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);
189 189  11. A purple/white/purple commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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195 195  11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
196 196  11. Should include specific details; or
197 197  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.
198 198  
199 -**AB 08_113  __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
200 200  
266 +__**AB 08_117 SHERIFF'S STAR**__
267 +
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 blue ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
203 203  11. A blue commendation pin with a silver star (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
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211 211  1. Nominations:
212 212  11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
213 213  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.