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5	5	Policy Manual
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8		-Volume: AB Staff Management
	8	+Volume: AB
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10		-Chapter: 08 Awards and Commendations
	10	+Staff Management
11	11
	12	+Chapter: 08
12	12
13		-Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 08 11/16/2022
	14	+Awards and Commendations
14	14
15		-Approved Date: 12/19/2022
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	17	+Replaces and/or Supersedes:
17	17
	19	+AB 08 05/28/2009
	20	+
	21	+Published:
	22	+
	23	+09/05/2013
	24	+
	25	+Review Date:
	26	+
	27	+03/01/2022
	28	+
	29	+
	30	+Sheriff Nate Brooksby
	31	+
	32	+Undersheriff Barry Golding
	33	+
	34	+
18	18	__**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
19	19
20	20	AB 08_101 Definitions
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31	31
32	32	AB 08_107 Employee of the Quarter
33	33
34		-AB 08_108  Annual Awards
	51	+AB 08_108 Civilian of the Year
35	35
36		-AB 08_109  Life Saving
	53	+AB 08_109 Corrections Deputy of the Year
37	37
38		-AB 08_110  Medal of Merit
	55	+AB 08_110 Patrol Deputy of the Year
39	39
40		-AB 08_111  Medal of Valor
	57	+AB 08_111 Corrections Supervisor of the Year
41	41
42		-AB 08_112  Purple Heart
	59	+AB 08_112 Patrol Supervisor of the Year
43	43
44		-AB 08_113  Sheriff's Star
	61	+AB 08_113 Life Saving
45	45
	63	+AB 08_114 Medal of Merit
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	65	+AB 08_115 Medal of Valor
	66	+
	67	+AB 08_116 Purple Heart
	68	+
	69	+AB 08_117 Sheriff's Star
	70	+
	71	+
47	47	**AB 08_101 __DEFINITIONS__**
48	48
49	49	1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
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61	61	111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
62	62	111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
63	63	111. Letter of Commendation;
64		-111. Life-Saving;
	89	+111. Life Saving;
65	65	111. Medal of Merit;
66	66	111. Medal of Valor;
67	67	111. Recognition;
68	68	111. Purple Heart;
69	69	111. Sheriff's Star.
70		-11. When applicable, non-certified employees should receive a gift 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.
	95	+11. When applicable, non-certified employees should receive a gift of equal monetary value in lieu of a uniform medal and uniform pin.
72	72	1. Rationale:
73	73	11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
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84	84	**AB 08_104 __PRESENTATION OF AWARDS__**
85	85
86	86	1. Awards shall be presented as determined by the Sheriff.
87		-1. Life-Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart awards should be recognized 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.
88	88	1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
89	89	1. Non-quarterly awards (excluding Life Saving, Medal of Valor, and Purple Heart) should be presented at the following annual Awards Banquet in December.
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110	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.
111	111	1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
112	112	1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
	137	+1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
113	113
114		-**AB 08_108  __ANNUAL AWARDS__**
	139	+**AB 08_108 __CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR__**
115	115
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.
117	117	1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
118	118	1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
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.
	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.
120	120	1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
121	121	1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
122	122	1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
123		-1. If, in the decision of the Administration, a suitable candidate for an award is not available the award shall not be presented.
	147	+1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
124	124
125		-**AB 08_109  __LIFE-SAVING__**
	149	+**AB 08_109 __CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
126	126
	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.
	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	+
127	127	1. This award consists of:
128	128	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);
129		-11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
	191	+11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
	192	+11. A commendation plaque; and
130	130	11. A letter of commendation (a copy should be entered into the employee's file).
131	131	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.
132	132	1. Nominations:
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133	133	11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
134	134	11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
135	135	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.
136	136
137		-**AB 08_110  __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
	202	+**AB 08_114 __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
138	138
139	139	1. This award consists of:
140	140	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);
141		-11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
	206	+11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
	207	+11. A commendation plaque; and
142	142	11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
143	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:
144	144	11. Public safety;
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148	148	11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
149	149	11. Should include specific details; or
150	150	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.
151	151
152		-**AB 08_111  __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
	220	+**AB 08_115 __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
153	153
154	154	1. This award consists of:
155	155	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);
156		-11. A red with a gold star commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
	224	+11. A red with a gold star commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
	225	+11. A commendation plaque; and
157	157	11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
158	158	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.
159	159	1. Nominations:
160	160	11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
161	161	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.
162	162
163		-**AB 08_112  __PURPLE HEART__**
	234	+**AB 08_116 __PURPLE HEART__**
164	164
165	165	1. This award consists of:
166	166	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);
167		-11. A purple/white/purple commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
	238	+11. A purple/white/purple commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
	239	+11. A commendation plaque; and
168	168	11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
169	169	1. This award may be awarded to an employee who is injured in the line of duty while attempting to fulfill job responsibilities.
170	170	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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172	172	11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
173	173	11. Should include specific details; or
174	174	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.
175	175
176		-**AB 08_113  __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
	250	+**AB 08_117 __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
177	177
178	178	1. This award consists of:
179	179	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);
180		-11. A blue commendation pin with a silver star (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt); and
	254	+11. A blue commendation pin with a silver star (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
	255	+11. A commendation plaque; and
181	181	11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
182	182	1. This award may be awarded to an employee who, by direct action above and beyond the call of duty:
183	183	11. Performed under conditions which required bravery and/or exposure to some danger; or
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187	187	1. Nominations:
188	188	11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
189	189	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.