Commendation & Honor Awards

Question 1

The ______ Committee, appointed by the Chief of Police, reviews the recommendations for these awards and other awards given by outside agencies and organizations.

Answer 1

Awards

Question 2

True/False: Only the Chief of Police may recommend another member or element for the Medal of Valor, Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart, Certificate of Commendation, Meritorious Service, Award, Special Unit Citation Award, and Live-saving Award.

Answer 2

False - any member may recommend another member for any of these awards

Question 3

Definition: The highest award the department may bestow upon a member who performs an exceptionally valorous act far above that which is normally expected, while aware of the imminent threat of personal danger. The recipient will receive a medal, a certification, and a ribbon.

Answer 3

Medal of Valor

Question 4

Definition: This is the second highest award that may be bestowed upon a member who performs above and beyond the duty required. The recipient will receive a medal, a certification, and a ribbon.

Answer 4

Distinguished Service Medal

Question 5

Definition: This shall be awarded to department employees who receive a wound or injury (or death) to a degree necessitating hospitalization or the immediate care of a physician. The recipient will receive a medal, a certification, and a ribbon.

Answer 5

Purple Heart

Question 6

Definition: This may be awarded for an exceptional police act which brings credit to the Department and the member, and is highly recognized by fellow officers and citizens as an outstanding accomplishment of policy duty. The recipient will receive a certification and a ribbon.

Answer 6

Certificate of Commendation

Question 7

Definition: This is awarded to a member for the successful development or accomplishment of an administrative task or project in which the candidate displayed exceptional initiative, tenacity, and expertise. The recipient will receive a certification, and a ribbon.

Answer 7

Meritorious Service Award

Question 8

Definition: This may be awarded to a unit, element, or personnel who, as a group, performed in a manner which, if performed by an individual, would merit recognition in the form of the Certificate of Commendation or the Meritorious Service Award.

Answer 8

Special Unit Citation Award

Question 9

Definition: This may be awarded for commendable life-sustaining actions in a life or death situation. The recipient will be awarded a certificate and a ribbon.

Answer 9

Life-Saving Award

Question 10

Definition: Any member of the Department, sworn and non-sworn, who has been honorable discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, or who is currently serving on active-duty for any branch of the military.

Answer 10

Military Service Ribbon

Question 11

Definition: Members who demonstrate proficiency with the department-approved firearm carried during the normal tour of duty will receive this ribbon.

Answer 11

Firearm Proficiency Ribbon

Question 12

To receive the Firearm Proficiency Ribbon, a member must score ______ percent.

a. 98%
b. 95%
c. 99%
d. 100%

Answer 12

D. 100%

Question 13

Definition: Members who demonstrate physical fitness excellence by successfully completing the annual Physical Abilities Test will receive this ribbon.

Answer 13

Physical Fitness Ribbon

Question 14

Definition: This ribbon is awarded to members assigned to designated training positions which have been approved by the Chief of Police as eligible to receive the ribbon.

Answer 14

Trainer’s Ribbon

Question 15

Definition: This ribbon will be presented to members who complete ______ consecutive years of service without a preventable vehicular accident as defined in the current written directive.

Answer 15

Safe Driving Ribbon / Five (5) years

Question 16

Definition: Members who continuously demonstrate conscientious adherence to all departmental rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies, are to be recognized for such dedication with this ribbon.

Answer 16

Good Conduct Ribbon

Question 17

Members shall be recognized for every ______ years of consecutive service.

a. Ten (10)
b. Five (5)
c. Two (2)
d. Seven (7)

Answer 17

B. Five (5)

Question 18

Definition: Which ribbon is presented to members for every five (5) years of consecutive service?

Answer 18

Tenure Service Ribbon

Question 19

Definition: Presented to citizens, and may be presented to any individual, business, organization, or member of another law enforcement agency who has provided outstanding assistance to the KCPD.

Answer 19

Certificate of Appreciation

Question 20

Definition: The department may bestow this award upon members who lose their lives during honorable, duty-related police service. It is presented to the family members.

Answer 20

Police Cross

Question 21

All member of “Awards Committees” will serve for ____ years.

a. Two (2)
b. Three (3)
c. Four (4)
d. Five (5)

Answer 21

A. Two (2)

Question 22

True/False: Sworn members who retire will receive a non-numbered civilian badge mounted on a plaque, a retired officer badge at current rank, and a retired officer identification card.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

True False: Non-sworn members who retire will receive a non-numbered civilian badge mounted on a plaque, a retired civilian badge, and a retired officer identification card.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

In the case of an officer’s death, what will his/her family receive?

Answer 24

The member’s badge mounted on a plaque

Question 25

Department members, reserve officers, and auxiliary service volunteers who complete _______ years of service will be awarded a department ring/necklace recognizing their length of service.

a. Twenty (20) years
b. Thirty (30) years
c. Twenty-Five (25) years
d. Fifteen (15) years

Answer 25

C. Twenty-Five (25) years

Question 26

The _____ ________ Department will notify the _______ Unit of retiring members, active members, reserve officers, and auxiliary service volunteers who complete twenty-five (25) years of service.

Answer 26

Human Resources Department / Media Unit