200 series- Administration

Question 1

Formal complaint

Answer 1

Complaint in writing, signed and notarized by a complainant, or a complaint made by a peace officer. 200-03

Question 2

Informal complaint

Answer 2

Oral or unsigned complaint

Question 3

Medal of Valor

Answer 3

officers who judiciously performed voluntary acts of conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary heroism, above and beyond the call of duty, knowing
that taking such action presented a clear threat to their lives. The Medal of Valor may be presented posthumously. 200-20

Question 4

Hostile Engagement Award

Answer 4

may be presented to officers who acted judiciously in the line of duty and performed acts upholding the high standards of the law enforcement profession while engaging in hostile confrontations with suspects wielding deadly weapons. Individuals who
sustained non-life-threatening or minor injuries resulting from an assault by a deadly weapon are also eligible. 200-20

Question 5

Sergeant Paul S. Weido Lifesaving Award

Answer 5

may be presented to an employee when a person would more than likely have died or suffered permanent brain damage if not for the employee’s actions. The event must have involved specific and direct intervention by either rendering exceptional first aid or making a successful rescue. 200-20

Question 6

Blue Heart Award

Answer 6

The Blue Heart Award may be presented to an employee who received life-threatening injuries while acting judiciously and in the line of duty. In addition, this award may be conferred
if serious injury from a projectile was averted by the use of body armor. Employees may be eligible to receive the Blue Heart Award in conjunction with another award such as the Meritorious Service Award or the Sergeant Paul S. Weide Lifesaving Award. Injuries due to
negligence or minor injuries are not eligible. 200-20

Question 7

Meritorious Service Award

Answer 7

may be presented to employees who have distinguished themselves during a criminal investigation or law enforcement action by demonstrating a high level of courage or by their actions resulting in the apprehension of a felon under dangerous or unusual circumstances. 200-20

Question 8

The Chief of Police Commendation

Answer 8

may be presented to an employee who demonstrated a high degree of professional excellence or initiative through the success of starting, developing or implementing difficult projects, programs, or investigations. The performance shall not have
involved personal hazard to the individual. 200-20