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Home My WebLink About101-87 Ordinance . RECORD OF ORDINANCES '. National Graphics Corp., Cols., O. ~ Form No. 2806-A Ordinance No. 101-87 Passed_ nnn 19 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN AWARDS AND COMMEND.t\TIONS PRO- GRAM FOR THE DUBLIN DIVISION OF POLICE WHEREAS, it is recommended that an Awards and Commendations Program be established for the Dublin Division of Police. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Dublin, State of Ohio, 7 of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That this Program be established to recognize acts of heroism and/or exceptional service by individuals within the Dublin Division of Po lice. Section 2. That this Program be implemented as described in attached Exhibit "A", establishing an Awards Committee, descriptions of the types of awards, as well as an award for the Police Officer of the Year. Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed this 5th day of October 1987. , Attest: -l~c':Z~cq~ Sponsor: Chief of Police 1 hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution we~ posted in the Village of Dublin in accordance with Sect/on 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. - J;Vhu~~ ~. t{~ Clerk of Council 7)<<&ue Pottee 7)~Helet G665 Coffman Road Dublin, Ohio 43017 Chief of Police Phone: Robert F. Mayer 889-1112 TO: Tim Hansley, City Manager & Members of the Safety Committee FROM: Robert Mayer, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Awards and Commendation Program DATE: September 24, 1987 Attached please find the proposed awards and commendation program for the members of the Dublin Police Department. We would like to have the awards presented to the Officers at the first Council meet-inn i n January each year, by the ,.., Mayor or the City Manager. . //f?~,j ~ ~ Robert Mayer Chief of Police cc: D. Ambrose E. Thornton D. Sutphen Attach: RM/pk DUBLIN DIVISION OF POLICE AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS PROGRAM PURPOSE: A. The Awards and Commendations Program is hereby established to recognize acts of heroisIl1 and/or exceptional service by individuals within the Dublin Division of Police and to promote morale within, and for, the Division of Police. This Program shall take effect inunediately. B. An Awards Conunittee is hereby established to be composed of the Dublin Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, City Manager, and two (2) members of the City Council to be designated by the Mayor. Any member of the Dublin Division of Police or any private citizen, may submit a letter of reconunendation for an award or citation to any member of the Awards Conunittee. Any such letter shall contain the nominee's name and a summary of facts concerning the reconunendation. The Awards Conunittee.shall review any and all sub- mitted recommendations and approve or disapprove the award. Eligibility for awards and conunendations shall include all members of the Dublin Division of Police, Auxilliary Officers, and Clerks. Members of other law enforcement agencies may be recommended and awarded a Dublin Division of Police Award/Conunendation for acts of heroism, bravery, valor, or other meritorious acts. C. The Dublin Chief of Police shall award all citation bars, medals, certificates, and letters to the honoree entitled to such award. Letters and/or certificates shall cite meritorious acts and a photostatic copy of such letters and/or certificates shall be placed in and become a permanent part of his/her personnel file. Only one award is authorized per individual for anyone incident regardless of the number, if any, of injuries sustained. Awarded citdLiulI l.Jdl~3 sltdll l.Jl: L:l:lILell:L! (11 Llll; "illter and soomer uniform shirt, above the nameplate, on the right breast. Stars indicating subsequent awards shall be centered on the citation bars. D. AWARDS: 1. MEDAL OF HONOR: Shall be awarded to any police officer who voluntarily distinguishes him/herself My displaying extraordinary heroism and/or bravery with minimal risk to innocent parties. The officer must be aware of any imminent threat to his personal safety and the action:; must be above and beyond the call of duty at the risk of the individual's personal safety. The action must be one that if not done would not reflect negatively on the officer. May be awarded posthumously. ** MEDAL, RED BAR AND CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED 2. AWARD OF MERIT: Shall be awarded for exceptional service to the conununity or the Dublin Division of Police. Such service may include but not be limited to service under adverse conditions, distinguished service to the City of Dublin, or acts involving personal danger in the line of duty. ** YELLOW BAR AND CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED. 3. AWARD OF VALOR: Shall be awarded to any member of the Dublin Division of Police who, in the line of duLy, is injured or wounded in combat during the apprehension or attempted apprehension of a suspect. The injury must be serious enough to warrant medical treatment and an absence from regular duty for a significant period of time. ** PURPLE BAR AND CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED (1) -continued- AtvARDS AND COMMENDATIONS PROGRAM DUBLI~ DIVISION OF POLICE D. AWARDS (continued) 4. LIFE SAVING AWARD: Shall be awarded to any member of the Dublin Division of police whose action prevented the imminent death of any person. Should a member prolong a person's life to the extent that the victim can be released to tlle care of medical authorities, but that person eventually expires, that member shall still be considered for the award. ** RED/WHITE BAR AND CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED 5. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Shall be awarded to any member of the Dublin Division of police who performs an action or actions not otherwise covered in the awards program~ Such action must exhibit out- standing diligence, perseverance, alterness, or highly accredible accomplishment. ** CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED 6. ACE AWARD: Shall be awarded to any Dublin Police Officer who recovers four (4) officially stolen vehicles and makes at least one apprehension arising from the recovery of each vehicle. ** BLUE/SILVER BAR AND CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED SUBSEQUENT AWARDS TO BE INDICATED BY NUMERALS 7. SAFE DRIVING AWARD: Shall be awarded to any member of the Dublin Division of Police whose normal duties require the regular operation of Division motor vehicles, who completes three (3) calender years (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) without a "chargeable" auto accident. Determinatiod of a "chargeable" auto accident shall be made by the Awards Committee and thier decision shall be final. Should ,J <li\j..j(l/l 111"1111'''1- nY''-';V0;-J "Srlf0 ndving Award" and later is involved in a "chargeable" auto accident, he/she shall continue to wear the original award, but must complete the award time span indicated by the most recent award before being eligible for tl10 next subsequent award. Members shall be eligible for the "Safe Driving Award" retru<lctive to their original date of hiring. * * CERTIFIClI.TE OF MERIT SHALL BE AWARDED FOR 12 AND 24 MONTHS CONSECUTIVE SAFE DRIVINC ** KELLY GREEN BAR TO BE AWARDED FOR THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE YEARS. ** STAR(S) AWARDED IN FIVE (5) YEAR INCREMENTS FOR CONTINUED SAFE DRIVING. 8. SERVICE AWARD: Shall be issued to any member of the Dublin Division of Police who completes the required numbers of years of consecutive service. After two (2) years of consecutive service, a member shall be awarded a citation bar. Members shall be eligible for the Service Award for their service with the Dublin Divison of Police retroactive to their original date of hiring. Service time shall only be interrupted by unpaid leaves of absence over thirty-one (31) days. ** BLUE BAR AND CERTIFICATE TO BE AWARDED. ** STAR(S) AWARDED IN FIVE (5) YEAR INCREMENTS FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. 9. LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARD: Shall be awarded to any member of the Dublin Division of Police who completes twenty (20) years of consecutive service. Members shall be eligible for the Longevity Service Award retroactive to their original date of hiring. ** GREEN/WHITE BAR TO BE ISSUED. MAY BE WORN WITH SERVICE AWARD. . ** LEAF CLUSTERS SHALL BE ISSUED FOR 25 AND 30 YEARS OF SERVICE. CLUSTERS ARE ISSUED IN FIVE (5) YEAR INCREMENTS. (2) -continued- . . . . E. POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Shall be awarded once anually to the Dublin Police Officer displaying the best overall job performance as evidenced by the execution of his/her assigned duties, overall benefit and asset to the Dublin Police Department and the City of Dublin. ~ecipient shall be chosen by the Bureau Commanders and the Dublin Chief of Police based In their observations and written recommendations from other personnel. ~* HONOREE SHALL RECEIVE A BLUE/GREEN AWARD BAR AND APPROPRIATELY WORDED PLAQUE. IN ADDITION, THE RECIPIENT'S NAME SHALL BE ADDED TO A PERPETUAL PLAQUE THAT IS TO BE DISPLAYED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN THE DUBLIN POLICE HEADQUARTERS. -3- . if' ... ~ AWARD AND DESCRIPTION I. MEDAL OF HONOR--------------------------RED RIBBON AND MEDAL 2. AWARD OF MERIT--------------------------YELLOW RIBBON 3. AWARD OF VALOR--------------------------PURPLE RIBBON 4. LIFE SAVING AWARD-----------------------RED AND WHITE RIBBON 5. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT--------------------CERTIFICATE (ONLY) 6. ACE AWARD-------------------------------BLUE AND SILVER RIBBON 7. SAFE DRIVING AWARD----------------------KELLY GREEN RIBBON 8. SERV1cE AWARD---------------------------DARK BLUE RIBBON 9. LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARD-----------------GREEN AND WHITE RIBBON 10. POLICE OFFICER OF THE QUARTER AWARD-----CERTIFICA'l'E (ONLY) II. POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD--------BLUE AND GREEN RIBBON ALL BARS (RIBBONS) WILL BE BORDERED IN GOW FOR SERGEANTS AND ABOVE AND SILVER FOR 'THE PATROlMEN. APPROPRIATE STARS, NUMBERS, AND LEAFS FOLLOW ABOVE COLOR SCHEME. (4)