To allow agencies the ability to adopt their own awards program, OACP has created suggested guidelines and award certificates for each award. Feel free to download, modify, and award these as you see fit in your community.
Award of Commendation
Awarded to any law enforcement officer or civilian employee for outstanding service and performance or contributions to the department or community that is beyond the scope and commitment of normal services and/or duties to their agency or citizens.
Typically awarded a certificate only. Certificate Template
Life Saving Award
Awarded to law enforcement officer or civilian employee who, acting with disregard for their own personal safety and by their prompt and alert action, saves the life of an individual or of several people by a heroic act.
Typically awarded a medal and a certificate. Sample Medal | Certificate Template
Purple Heart Award
Awarded to any law enforcement officer who, in the line of duty, is shot or stabbed in performing their duties while serving or protecting those whose lives were placed in danger. Nominations for the Purple Heart Award may be submitted by any law enforcement officer and must be supported by a certified official copy of the police report covering the incident in which the injury was sustained.
Typically awarded a medal and a certificate. Sample Medal | Certificate Template
Medal of Valor Award
Awarded to any law enforcement officer, civilian employee or citizens for acts of exceptional bravery with imminent risk of serious bodily injury while demonstrating exceptional courage in an extremely dangerous situation.
Typically awarded a medal and a certificate. Sample Medal | Certificate Template
Physical Fitness Award
Awarded to any law enforcement officer who demonstrates exceptional physical fitness performance, demonstrating strength, endurance, agility, and commitment to the highest standards of law enforcement readiness.
Typically awarded a certificate only. Certificate Template
OTHER RESOURCES
Medals can be purchased from a variety of companies. Websites for some companies used by law enforcement agencies are linked below.