555 Meritorious Awards Flashcards
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a. Physical description: Medallion.
b. Posthumously awarded to members who lost their lives while performing their official duties under honorable and noble circumstances, such as during an adversarial confrontation with a suspect or while taking immediate action to save the life or lives of others. This award is presented to the family of the recipient and may be given in addition to other relevant awards for making the ultimate sacrifice for his community. Upon receipt of this award, recipients’ vehicle number and identification number shall be retired.
c. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the Meritorious Awards Review Board.
Medal of Honor
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a. Physical description: Medallion and red, white, and blue breast bar (breast bar with a star awarded for more than one award in this category). Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (requires the approval from agency’s chain of command) who distinguish themselves by voluntary acts of gallantry or extraordinary heroism that were beyond the call of duty and in the face of imminent danger and risk to life. The act performed by partnering law enforcement officials must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO.
c. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the Meritorious Awards Review Board.
Medal of Valor
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a. Physical description: Medallion and white and blue breast bar (breast bar with a star awarded for more than one award in this category).
b. Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (need approval from agency’s chain of command) who demonstrated exceptional courage during an extremely dangerous situation. The act performed by partnering law enforcement officials must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO.
c. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the Meritorious Awards Review Board.
Medal of Merit
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a. Physical description: Medallion and solid purple breast bar (breast bar with a star awarded for more than one award in this category).
b. Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (needs approval from agency’s chain of command) who suffered serious injury while performing their official duties. Documentation that corroborates the severity of the injury is required for the consideration of this award. The act performed by partnering law enforcement officials must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO.
c. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the Meritorious Awards Review Board.
Purple Heart
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a. Physical description: Medallion and red, white, and red breast bar (breast bar with a star awarded for more than one award in this category).
b. Awarded to members or partnering law enforcement officials (need approval from agency’s chain of command) whose intervention in a life-threatening situation directly results in the saving of a human life. Documentation that corroborates the lifesaving action, such as witness statements or medical opinions, is required for the consideration of this award. The act performed by partnering law enforcement officials must have occurred in Duval County or while assisting a member of JSO.
c. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the Meritorious Awards Review Board.
Lifesaving Medal
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a. Physical description: Blue and gold breast ribbon (stars awarded for more than one award in this category)
b. Awarded to members (through the rank of lieutenant or civilian equivalence) by the three Peer Achievement Boards for exceptional achievements within their designated classification that rise well above the normal duties, responsibilities, and expectations for that position. This award went into effect January 2016 and is not backdated.
c. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the member’s respective Peer Achievement Board.
Peer Achievement Award
The following monthly awards, along with………… of annual leave, are awarded to members that have performed their duties in an exceptional manner:
(1) Civilian Employee of the Month (open to civilian employees who do not serve in a supervisory role and Community Service Officers);
(2) Civilian Supervisor of the Month;
(3) Corrections Officer of the Month;
(4) Corrections Supervisor of the Month (open to supervisors and commanding officers);
(5) Detective of the Month (effective date: January 2020);
(6) Police Officer of the Month;
(7) Police Supervisor of the Month (open to supervisors and commanding officers); and
(8) Police Auxiliary/Volunteer of the Month (effective date: August 2019).
one day
Members of the Year
a. Physical description: Medallion and navy breast bar with star.
b. One member from each monthly award category is selected to receive the respective annual award for that category, along with …………..of annual leave. Nomination(s) are reviewed by the Meritorious Awards Review Board and subject to final approval by the …………………and ……………
four days
the Sheriff and Undersheriff.
Citizen of the Year
a. Physical description: Medallion
b. Awarded to a citizen, selected by the Sheriff, for his/her service to JSO and the community.
c. Provided by …………..
the Sheriff.
Years of Service Pins
a. Pins acknowledging five, 10, and 15 years of service are presented to members by ………… ………….
b. Pins acknowledging 20 or more years of service (in five year increments) are presented to members at the monthly awards ceremonies. Adjusted service dates determine the month a member is recognized.
c. Information provided by: Human Resources Division.
thier commanding officers
The Meritorious Awards Review Board is responsible for selecting recipients of the monthly employee awards (after being vetted by the Peer Achievement Boards), the annual employee awards (subject to final approval by the Sheriff and Undersheriff), meritorious medals, certificates of commendation, and certificates of appreciation. The Board reserves the right to review nomination(s) in one category.
2. Member Composition:
a. Director of Personnel & Professional Standards (Chairperson);
b. Chief of Professional Standards (Vice Chairperson);
c. All division chiefs; and
d. Public Relations Executive (non-voting consultant/Awards Coordinator).
- The Police Peer Achievement Board, Corrections Peer Achievement Board, and Civilian Peer Achievement Board are responsible for:
a. Reviewing all monthly award nominations and submitting finalists to the Meritorious Awards Board for consideration;b. Selecting the recipients of the Peer Achievement Awards; and
c. Identifying nominations that should be considered for a Letter of Commendation by the member’s chain of command.
Member Composition
a. The three Boards are each composed of ……………………… from the respective job classification, as well as a staff designee who serves as the Board Chairperson.
b. A request to apply to sit on the Board is issued annually. The ………………………………selects the staff designee (chairperson) and board members to serve January – December each year. Prospective members must not have received any discipline within the last year and must make a one-year commitment to serve on the Board.
3. The chairperson for each of the three Peer Achievement Boards facilitates the monthly meetings to ensure all nominations are reviewed and considered. The chairperson only votes for a nomination in the event of a tie.
4. Employee of the Month and Peer Achievement awards are reviewed by the respective Peer Board two months in advance of an awards ceremony.
16 non-staff members
Director of Personnel & Professional Standards
Nominations for awards are to be submitted using the electronic nomination form located on 94Net. Paper award nominations are no longer accepted. The following must accompany the submission:
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Events being referenced in the nomination form must have occurred within …………., unless extenuating circumstances exist.
a. A letter of concurrence from the nominee’s supervisor or the supervisor that responded to the scene of the meritorious act (if the submitter is neither of those); and
b. Supportive material, if available, such as news clippings, letters, reports, and verification of lifesaving efforts.
the last year
Nominations for a Medal of Honor, Medal of Valor, Medal of Merit, or Purple Heart related to an incident that involved the death or serious bodily injury of any individual must be approved by the ………………..before being submitted to the Meritorious Awards Review Board.
Director of Personnel & Professional Standards
