3.5 Recognition Program

Question 1

Awards Committee will review award recommendations submitted by departmental employees. Committee will develop & Fwd recommendations for appropriate awards to Sheriff, w/ copy to PAO, w/in __ days of Awards Committee meeting.

Recommendations shall be Fwd’d by concerned employee’s supervisor to reach PAO by ____ day of month, to be considered by Awards Committee at next scheduled meeting.

Answer 1

1. w/in 30 days
2. 21st
   *PAO LT is Chairperson of Awards Committee & responsible for coordination of recognition program.
   Senior Admin LT is Vice Chairperson of Awards Committee

Question 2

Recognition Program:
When employee reaches ___ campaigns, citation ribbon can be exchanged for 1 ribbon w/ 1 larger 5/16 star. Larger star signifies 5 campaigns.

Answer 2

6 campaigns

1st campaign star goes in center of Citation Ribbon on gray stripes

1st 5/16 star on center red stripe

Question 3

Upon performing act of bravery meeting criteria enumerated below, MDSO sworn personnel are eligible to receive __ Medal of Valor, highest award Agency can bestow.

Answer 3

Gold
*Act must:
- Be performed in line of duty;
- Exemplify outstanding bravery, gallantry, or courage in furtherance of basic police purposes by protection of life or property, enforcement of laws, preservation of public peace, prevention of criminal acts, or apprehension of criminals;
-Be performed at risk of extreme & life-threatening personal danger; &
- Be above & beyond ordinary call of duty & be performed in spirit of L.E. Code of Ethics.

Question 4

Only specialized sections, units, & uniformed squads are eligible for award. Specifically excluded are divisions, bureaus, districts, & uniformed platoons.

Answer 4

Unit Commendation

Question 5

What recognition does an element receive for Unit commendation?

A. Certificate only
B. Medal
C. Service Star
D. Commendation letter

Answer 5

D. Commendation letter

Question 6

Who receives Citizen of month award recommendations?

A. Undersheriff
B. Community Affairs Bureau
C. Awards Committee
D. Public Affairs Office Lieutenant

Answer 6

D. Public Affairs Office Lieutenant

Question 7

What should an employee do if the ribbon is filled and another award is received?

A. Contact Sheriff’s Office
B. Contact Awards Committee
C. Contact Public Affairs Office
D. Contact Staff Support Unit

Answer 7

C. Contact Public Affairs Office

to exchange ribbon and smaller stars for larger star which signifies 5 campaigns

Question 8

What must an entity do if it receives an external award request?

A. Forward it to Human Resources Office
B. Hold it pending Committee review
C. Forward it to Public Affairs Office
D. Forward it to Staff Support Unit

Answer 8

D. Forward it to Staff Support Unit

to coordinate for submission & approval by Sheriff

Question 9

Which honor award follows employee excellence in prestige?

A. Distinguished Deputy of the Year
B. Purple Heart
C. Certificate of Commendation
D. Major Campaign award

Answer 9

A. Distinguished Deputy of the Year

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Question 10

______ shall coordinate procurement &distribution of Deputy Sheriff Reserve service
awards.

Answer 10

Patrol Services

Question 11

___ will coordinate 30-year & above service award presentations at MDC Commission Chambers by Commission Chairperson or designee. Commander/supervisor of concerned employee’s major organizational element shall ensure a biographical history of employee is prepared & Fwd’d to PAO.

Answer 11

HRO