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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 Staff Management
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10 Chapter: 08 Awards and Commendations
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13 Replaces and/or Supersedes: AB 08 11/16/2022
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15 Approved Date: 12/19/2022
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18 __**TABLE OF CONTENTS**__
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20 AB 08_101 Definitions
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22 AB 08_102 General
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24 AB 08_103 Awards Schedule
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26 AB 08_104 Presentation Of Awards
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28 AB 08_105 Recognition
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30 AB 08_106 Letter of Commendation
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32 AB 08_107 Employee of the Quarter
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34 AB 08_108  Annual Awards
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36 AB 08_109  Life Saving
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38 AB 08_110  Medal of Merit
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40 AB 08_111  Medal of Valor
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42 AB 08_112  Purple Heart
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44 AB 08_113  Sheriff's Star
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47 **AB 08_101 __DEFINITIONS__**
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49 1. WCSO: Washington County Sheriff's Office
50 1. PCF: Purgatory Correctional Facility
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52 **AB 08_102 __GENERAL__**
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54 1. Policy:
55 11. Employees should be recognized for exceeding the high standards of the WCSO.
56 11. Employee awards include:
57 111. Employee of the Quarter;
58 111. Civilian of the Year;
59 111. Corrections Deputy of the Year;
60 111. Patrol Deputy of the Year;
61 111. Corrections Supervisor of the Year;
62 111. Patrol Supervisor of the Year;
63 111. Letter of Commendation;
64 111. Life-Saving;
65 111. Medal of Merit;
66 111. Medal of Valor;
67 111. Recognition;
68 111. Purple Heart;
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.
72 1. Rationale:
73 11. Recognizing employee accomplishments increases morale and motivation.
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75 **AB 08_103 __AWARDS SCHEDULE__**
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77 1. The awards schedule should be consistent with the calendar year.
78 1. For quarterly awards:
79 11. First quarter = January 1st thru March 31st;
80 11. Second quarter = April 1st thru June 30th;
81 11. Third quarter = July 1st thru October 30th;
82 11. Fourth quarter = November 1st thru December 31st.
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84 **AB 08_104 __PRESENTATION OF AWARDS__**
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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.
88 1. Quarterly awards should be presented during the month immediately following the quarter being recognized.
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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91 **AB 08_105 __RECOGNITION__**
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93 1. May be used for any low-level accomplishment.
94 1. Should be drafted informally (not on letterhead).
95 1. May be noted by any employee for any employee.
96 1. Should be entered into the employee's file.
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98 **AB 08_106 __LETTER OF COMMENDATION__**
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100 1. Should be reserved as a high-level award for significant accomplishments.
101 1. Should be drafted formally on WCSO letterhead.
102 1. Should be awarded by a chief or higher ranking WCSO official.
103 1. Any employee may receive this award.
104 1. A copy should be entered into the employee's file.
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106 **AB 08_107 __EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER__**
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108 1. Nominations shall be submitted electronically. A copy shall be entered into the employee's file.
109 1. Nominations may be in the form of a specific nomination or a recognition in the employee's file.
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 1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
112 1. Nominations may be submitted by any employee.
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114 **AB 08_108  __ANNUAL AWARDS__**
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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 1. Nominations shall be in writing and entered into the employee's file (emails are acceptable).
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.
120 1. Nominations shall only reference actions during the current award year.
121 1. Nominations for a quarterly award may be counted as nominations for this award.
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.
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125 **AB 08_109  __LIFE-SAVING__**
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127 1. This award consists of:
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
130 11. A letter of commendation (a copy should be entered into the employee's file).
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 1. Nominations:
133 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
134 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
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.
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137 **AB 08_110  __MEDAL OF MERIT__**
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139 1. This award consists of:
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
142 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
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 11. Public safety;
145 11. Operations; and/or
146 11. Budget savings.
147 1. Nominations:
148 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
149 11. Should include specific details; or
150 11. Should be accompanied by a witness statement.
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152 **AB 08_111  __MEDAL OF VALOR__**
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154 1. This award consists of:
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
157 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
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 1. Nominations:
160 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
161 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.
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163 **AB 08_112  __PURPLE HEART__**
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165 1. This award consists of:
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
168 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
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 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.
171 1. Nominations:
172 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file; and
173 11. Should include specific details; or
174 11. Should be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement.
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176 **AB 08_113  __SHERIFF'S STAR__**
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178 1. This award consists of:
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
181 11. A letter of commendation (a copy shall be entered into the employee's file).
182 1. This award may be awarded to an employee who, by direct action above and beyond the call of duty:
183 11. Performed under conditions which required bravery and/or exposure to some danger; or
184 11. Performed an act intended to save the life of another; or
185 11. Performed an act to significantly increase the safety of the public; or
186 11. Terminated an act or circumstance which would have likely resulted in death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage.
187 1. Nominations:
188 11. Shall be accompanied by a medical or eye witness statement; and
189 11. Shall be entered into the employee's file.