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1 **Washington County Sheriff's Office**
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3 **ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION**
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5 Policy Manual
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8 Volume: AB
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10 Staff Management
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12 Chapter: 08
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14 Awards and Commendations
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17 Replaces and/or Supersedes:
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19 AB 08 05/28/2009
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21 Published:
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23 09/05/2013
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25 Review Date:
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27 09/05/2014
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30 Sheriff Cory C. Pulsipher
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32 Undersheriff Bart Bailey
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35 __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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37 AB 08_101 Definitions
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39 AB 08_102 General
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41 AB 08_103 Awards Schedule
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43 AB 08_104 Presentation Of Awards
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45 AB 08_105 Recognition
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47 AB 08_106 Letter of Commendation
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49 AB 08_107 Employee of the Quarter
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51 AB 08_108 Civilian of the Year
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53 AB 08_109 Corrections Deputy of the Year
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55 AB 08_110 Patrol Deputy of the Year
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57 AB 08_111 Corrections Supervisor of the Year
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59 AB 08_112 Patrol Supervisor of the Year
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61 AB 08_113 Life Saving
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63 AB 08_114 Medal of Merit
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65 AB 08_115 Medal of Valor
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67 AB 08_116 Purple Heart
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69 AB 08_117 Sheriff's Star
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71
72 __**AB 08_101 DEFINITIONS**__
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74 1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
75 1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
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77
78 __**AB 08_102 GENERAL**__
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80 1. Policy:
81 11. Employees should be recognized for exceeding the high standards of the WCSO.
82 11. Employee awards include:
83 111. Employee of the Quarter;
84 111. Civilian of the Year;
85 111. Corrections Deputy of the Year;
86 111. Patrol Deputy of the Year;
87 111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
88 111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
89 111. Letter of Commendation;
90 111. Life Saving;
91 111. Medal of Merit;
92 111. Medal of Valor;
93 111. Recognition;
94 111. Purple Heart;
95 111. Sheriff's Star.
96 11. When applicable, non-certified employees should receive a gift of equal monetary value in lieu of a uniform medal and uniform pin.
97 1. Rationale:
98 11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
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100
101 __**AB 08_103 AWARDS SCHEDULE**__
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103 1. The awards schedule should be consistent with the employee evaluation period: October 1st thru September 30th.
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.
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111 __**AB 08_104 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS**__
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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.
115 1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
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.
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118
119 __**AB 08_105 RECOGNITION**__
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121 1. May be used for any low-level accomplishment.
122 1. Should be drafted informally (not on letterhead).
123 1. May be noted by any employee for any employee.
124 1. Should be entered into the employee's file.
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126
127 __**AB 08_106 LETTER OF COMMENDATION**__
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129 1. Should be reserved as a high-level award for significant accomplishments.
130 1. Should be drafted formally on WCSO letterhead.
131 1. Should be awarded by a chief or higher ranking WCSO official.
132 1. Any employee may receive this award.
133 1. A copy should be entered into the employee's file.
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135
136 __**AB 08_107 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER**__
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138 1. Nominations shall be submitted electronically. A copy shall be entered into the employee's file.
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.
141 1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
142 1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
143 1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
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145
146 __**AB 08_108 CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR**__
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148 1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
151 1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
152 1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
153 1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
154 1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
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156
157 __**AB 08_109 CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
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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..
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167
168 __**AB 08_110 PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR**__
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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.
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178
179 __**AB 08_111 CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR**__
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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.
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188
189 __**AB 08_112 PATROL SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR**__
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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.
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198
199 __**AB 08_113 LIFE SAVING**__
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201 1. This award consists of:
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
205 11. A letter of commendation (a copy should be entered into the employee's file).
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 1. Nominations:
208 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
209 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
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.
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214
215 __**AB 08_114 MEDAL OF MERIT**__
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217 1. This award consists of:
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
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:
223 11. Public safety;
224 11. Operations; and/or
225 11. Budget savings.
226 1. Nominations:
227 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
228 11. Should include specific details; or
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.
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233
234 __**AB 08_115 MEDAL OF VALOR**__
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236 1. This award consists of:
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
240 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
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 1. Nominations:
243 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
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.
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248
249 __**AB 08_116 PURPLE HEART**__
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251 1. This award consists of:
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
255 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
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 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.
258 1. Nominations:
259 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
260 11. Should include specific details; or
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.
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265
266 __**AB 08_117 SHERIFF'S STAR**__
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268 1. This award consists of:
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
272 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
273 1. This award may be awarded to an employee who, by direct action above and beyond the call of duty:
274 11. Performed under conditions which required bravery and/or exposure to some danger; or
275 11. Performed an act intended to save the life of another; or
276 11. Performed an act to significantly increase the safety of the public; or
277 11. Terminated an act or circumstance which would have likely resulted in death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage.
278 1. Nominations:
279 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
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.