912 – Awards and Ceremonies Program Flashcards
AWARDS OF HONOR (4)
A. Medal of Valor Award
B. Meritorious Conduct Award
C. Lifesaving Award
D. Purple Heart Award
This is the highest award presented by the San Antonio Police Department. This award is
bestowed upon San Antonio police officers who distinguish themselves by displaying great courage, above and beyond
the call of duty, in the face of immediate life-threatening peril and with full knowledge of the risks involved
Medal of Valor Award
This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers for heroic deeds and exceptional conduct involving great risk to their safety while performing their duties.
Meritorious Conduct Award
This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers who are directly responsible for saving
a human life and, in doing so, exhibit extraordinary courage, skill, determination and/or other factors that cause the
officers’ actions to go above and beyond the normal call of duty.
Lifesaving Award
This award is bestowed upon San Antonio police officers who are killed or suffer serious bodily
injury while encountering a hostile situation in the line of duty.
Purple Heart Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE (7)
A. Distinguished Service Award
B. Officer of the Year Award
C. Unit of the Year Award
D. Certificate of Merit Award
E. Community Service Award
F. Customer Service Award
G. Voluntary Service Award
This award is presented to members who distinguish themselves for exemplary service
to the Department.
Distinguished Service Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE
This award is presented to San Antonio police officers from each of three (3) ranks: Police Officer, Detective-Investigator, and Sergeant, who have provided the most outstanding service to the Department during the year.
Officer of the Year Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE
This award is presented to the San Antonio police unit which has provided the most outstanding service to the Department during the year.
Unit of the Year Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE
This award is presented to members who, by their exemplary actions, distinguish themselves at a particular incident. Examples of exemplary actions include judgment, initiative, courage, teamwork, investigative skills, and immediate recognition and response to law enforcement activity.
Certificate of Merit Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE
This award is presented to members who distinguish themselves and the Department for volunteer work to the community.
Community Service Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE
This award is presented to members of the Department who exhibit exceptional customer service in the performance of their duties.
Customer Service Award
AWARDS FOR SERVICE
AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT (10)
[3 new ones]
A. Good Conduct Award
B. Safe Driving Award
C. Years of Service Award
D. Voluntary Service Award
E. Military Service Award
F. Instructor’s License Award
G. Master Peace Officer Certification Award
H. Advanced Peace Officer Certification Award
I. Intermediate Peace Officer Certification
J. FBI National Academy Award
This award is presented to members of the Department who perform all duties and
responsibilities in an effective manner for a period of five (5) years without any administrative disciplinary action which results in the member’s reduction in rank; disciplinary action during a probationary period; suspension; written reprimand, written counseling, or demerit.
Good Conduct Award
AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT
San Antonio police officers are eligible for this award upon completing five (5) consecutive years without a chargeable city vehicle crash and each subsequent five (5) years in which a member has not had a
chargeable city vehicle crash.
Safe Driving Award
AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT
San Antonio police officers are eligible for this award upon completing five (5) years of continuous service with the Department and each subsequent fifth year thereafter.
Years of Service Award
AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT
Voluntary Service Award
San Antonio Police Officers are eligible for this award upon completing ____ of continuous voluntary service with any of the following department organizations:
five (5) years
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- Pipes and Drums
- Honor Guard
- Family Assistance
- Blue Line Choir
Military Service Award
This award is presented to members of the Department who completed ________ within the United States Armed Forces.
honorable service
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARDS (3)
A. The Citizen Hero Award
B. The Citizen Merit Award
C. The Certificate of Appreciation
This award is bestowed to a citizen who by their unselfish actions, attempted to help save
the life of another person.
The Citizen Hero Award
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARDS
This award is bestowed to a citizen who, by their exemplary actions, distinguishes themselves at a particular incident. Examples of exemplary actions include judgment, initiative, and courage in response to a law enforcement activity.
The Citizen Merit Award
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARDS
is presented to a citizen or group who distinguish themselves by their unselfish contributions to the Department or the Community. Examples include volunteer work, donation of resources, or taking
measures to help achieve a safer community.
The Certificate of Appreciation
CITIZEN RECOGNITION AWARDS
Any person who witnesses or otherwise learns of an ________ by a member, citizen, group, or business may initiate a request for Departmental recognition by submitting SAPD Form 5-RA Recommendation for Award, and any supporting documentation, through the Office of the Chief to the ____________________. Submissions are emailed to SAPD Recognition. Nominations are accepted through ____ of each year.
exemplary act
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Awards Evaluation Committee
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November 30
The Awards Evaluation Committee is appointed in ____ of every ________________ by the Chief of Police and is charged with rendering recommendations for the various awards for nominated members, private citizens, community groups, and businesses.
June
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odd number year
(e.g. 2017, 2019, etc)
