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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 03/01/2022
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30 Sheriff Nate Brooksby
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32 Undersheriff Barry Golding
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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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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 **AB 08_102 __GENERAL__**
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79 1. Policy:
80 11. Employees should be recognized for exceeding the high standards of the WCSO.
81 11. Employee awards include:
82 111. Employee of the Quarter;
83 111. Civilian of the Year;
84 111. Corrections Deputy of the Year;
85 111. Patrol Deputy of the Year;
86 111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
87 111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
88 111. Letter of Commendation;
89 111. Life Saving;
90 111. Medal of Merit;
91 111. Medal of Valor;
92 111. Recognition;
93 111. Purple Heart;
94 111. Sheriff's Star.
95 11. When applicable, non-certified employees should receive a gift of equal monetary value in lieu of a uniform medal and uniform pin.
96 1. Rationale:
97 11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
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99 **AB 08_103 __AWARDS SCHEDULE__**
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101 1. The awards schedule should be consistent with the calendar year.
102 1. For quarterly awards:
103 11. First quarter = January 1st thru March 31st;
104 11. Second quarter = April 1st thru June 30th;
105 11. Third quarter = July 1st thru October 30th;
106 11. Fourth quarter = November 1st thru December 31st.
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108 **AB 08_104 __PRESENTATION OF AWARDS__**
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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.
112 1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
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.
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115 **AB 08_105 __RECOGNITION__**
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117 1. May be used for any low-level accomplishment.
118 1. Should be drafted informally (not on letterhead).
119 1. May be noted by any employee for any employee.
120 1. Should be entered into the employee's file.
121
122 **AB 08_106 __LETTER OF COMMENDATION__**
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124 1. Should be reserved as a high-level award for significant accomplishments.
125 1. Should be drafted formally on WCSO letterhead.
126 1. Should be awarded by a chief or higher ranking WCSO official.
127 1. Any employee may receive this award.
128 1. A copy should be entered into the employee's file.
129
130 **AB 08_107 __EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER__**
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132 1. Nominations shall be submitted electronically. A copy shall be entered into the employee's file.
133 1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
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 1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
136 1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
137 1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
138
139 **AB 08_108 __CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR__**
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141 1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
144 1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
145 1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
146 1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
147 1. Selection shall be by a majority vote by Administration.
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149 **AB 08_109 __CORRECTIONS DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
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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.
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159 **AB 08_110 __PATROL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR__**
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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__**
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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.
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178 **AB 08_112 __PATROL SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR__**
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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__**
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189 1. This award consists of:
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 11. A blue/white/blue commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
192 11. A commendation plaque; and
193 11. A letter of commendation (a copy should be entered into the employee's file).
194 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.
195 1. Nominations:
196 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
197 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
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
202 **AB 08_114 __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
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204 1. This award consists of:
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);
206 11. A green/white/green commendation pin (to be worn on the Class-B uniform shirt);
207 11. A commendation plaque; and
208 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
209 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:
210 11. Public safety;
211 11. Operations; and/or
212 11. Budget savings.
213 1. Nominations:
214 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
215 11. Should include specific details; or
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
220 **AB 08_115 __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
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222 1. This award consists of:
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);
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
226 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
227 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.
228 1. Nominations:
229 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
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
234 **AB 08_116 __PURPLE HEART__**
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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 purple ribbon (to be worn on the Class-A uniform shirt);
238 11. A purple/white/purple 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 is injured in the line of duty while attempting to fulfill job responsibilities.
242 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.
243 1. Nominations:
244 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
245 11. Should include specific details; or
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.
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250 **AB 08_117 __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
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252 1. This award consists of:
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);
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
256 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
257 1. This award may be awarded to an employee who, by direct action above and beyond the call of duty:
258 11. Performed under conditions which required bravery and/or exposure to some danger; or
259 11. Performed an act intended to save the life of another; or
260 11. Performed an act to significantly increase the safety of the public; or
261 11. Terminated an act or circumstance which would have likely resulted in death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage.
262 1. Nominations:
263 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
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.