- B1 Promotions and TCLEOSE Proficiency Certification Commissioned Officers
- B2 Cash Receipts Control Petty Cash Funds
- B3 Community Trust / Law Enforcement Role and Authority
- B4 Internal Affairs
- B5 Emergency Information File
- B6 Equipment, Supplies, and Reference Sources
- B7 Firearms and Qualification Standards
- B8 Honor Guard/Color Guard
- B9 Immunization Program/Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis Vaccination
- B10 Shift Transfers
- B11 Line of Duty Death
- B12 Off-Duty or Secondary Employment
- B13 Organizational Structure
- B14 Procedures for Overtime Assignment
- B15 Police Service Award
- B16 Psychological Guidance / Assistance
- B17 Release of Information
- B18 Release of Information on Students
- B19 Liability Protection Program
- B20 Review of Fleet Collisions
- B21 Review of Personnel Records
- B22 Serial Accountability for Citations
- B23 Police Chaplain Program
- B24 Temporary Alternative Assignments
- B25 Use of Discretion
- B26 Written Directive System
- B27 Use of Outside Hardware and/or Software
- B28 Early Warning Intervention
- B29 Crime Analysis
- B30 Planning and Research
- B31 Administrative Reporting
- B32 Courtesies to the Flag
- B33 Social Media and Networking
| Title | Administration / Policy B-15 |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 10-31-08 |
| Rescinds | 9-1-04 |
| Subject | Police Service Award |
| Purpose | To establish policy for awarding the Police Service Award. |
| Scope | This directive applies to all personnel. |
| Reference | |
| CALEA | Chapter 26 |
- Nomination Procedure:
- Anyone interested in nominating an eligible UTPD employee should complete an interoffice correspondence (email/memo) describing the incident or reason for the nomination.
- To be eligible, an employee must be a current UTPD employee with at least one year of service. Employees may not win the same award in two consecutive years.
- The nominating letter will be sent or given to a current member of the awards committee.
- All nominating letters will be reviewed and voted on by the awards committee members. The committee will also review each nominee’s past and present work history. The committee may recommend a different award, recommend an additional award, or deny the recommendation.
- A designated awards committee Chairperson will forward the committees’ final recommendations to the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will make the final decision on all recommended award candidates.
- Approval and Presentation:
- Upon final approval by the Chief of Police, awards will be presented by the Chief of Police at a designated time and location.
- Classification of Awards:
- Chief’s Award - This is the department’s highest award. It is awarded annually to the team member who best demonstrates overall, outstanding attention to duty and exemplary service to the community.
- Supervisor of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, Communication Operator of the Year, Guard Officer of the Year, and Administrative Employee of the Year - Awarded annually to a departmental employee for each category, whose day-to-day performance of duty, work on group or special projects, and leadership exemplifies or shows a superior dedication to service and duty. This award is for employees whose work sets them apart from their peers.
- Citizen Service Award - This award is presented to a citizen/civilian of the community in recognition of commendable service to assist the department above and beyond the action that would normally be expected.
- Distinguished Service Award - Awarded to a departmental employee who clearly demonstrates exemplary day-to-day excellence in the performance of his/her duties, or who has accomplished a particularly outstanding achievement, significantly above standard expectations within the employee’s assigned job description.
- Life Saving Award - This award is given to an employee who is prompt and direct actions result in saving a life. The Life Saving Award is given for the direct saving of a human life by applied knowledge of life saving or rescue techniques. This award may include instructions given that caused a life to be saved.
- Community Service Award - This award is presented to a member of the Police department who, while on or off duty, through an act or series of acts, provides a great service to the community, or brings public acclaim to the employee, the department, the police profession, or The University.
- Award Winners Shall Receive:
- Chief’s Award
- Dedicated parking space at UPB for one year
- Nominated for 24 hours of Exemplary Service time through UT HRS
- Name on plaque in UPB lobby
- Individual Plaque
- Ribbon/Pin
- Supervisor of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, Communication Operator of the Year, Guard Officer of the Year, and Administrative Employee of the Year
- Nominated for 16 hours of Exemplary Service time through UT HRS
- Name on plaque in UPB lobby
- Individual Plaque
- Ribbon/Pin
- Citizen Service Award, Distinguished Service Award, Life Saving Award, and Community Service Award
- Framed Certificate
- Ribbon/Pin
- Chief’s Award
- General Guidelines for Police Service Awards:
- Members of this department expend much time and effort to forward the professional goals of this department. Professional and dedicated service should not go unrecognized.
- Areas of recognition should include: Outstanding service during years of employment and specific contribution to the department.
