LSPD || DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS AND HONORS

[Steven Adams]

LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Medal of Valor:


The Medal of Valor is the highest law enforcement medal awarded to officers and it is awarded for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme and life-threatening personal risk.

Preservation of Life Medal:


The Preservation of Life Medal may be awarded to an officer who has distinguished himself or herself by employing exceptional tactics and exercising sound judgment, beyond the normal demands of duty, to preserve the life of another during a volatile or dangerous encounter while protecting the safety and security of the public and his or her fellow officers.

Police Distinguished Service Medal:


The Police Distinguished Service Medal is the department's highest award for service and may be awarded to employees who distinguish themselves by performing exceptional service in a duty of great responsibility or of critical importance to law enforcement.

Police Medal:


The Police Medal is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for individual acts of heroism in the line of duty, though not above and beyond the call of duty, as is required for the Medal of Valor.

Purple Heart Medal:


The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to officers who sustain a traumatic physical injury as a result of a suspect's actions during an on-duty tactical situation. This medal can also be awarded posthumously to officers who die in the line of duty as a direct result of a suspect's actions.

Police Meritorious Service Medal:


The Police Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to employees who distinguish themselves by performing exceptional service in a duty of great responsibility or of critical importance to law enforcement, but to a lesser degree than required for the Police Distinguished Service Medal.


Police Meritorious Achievement Medal:


The Police Meritorious Achievement Medal is primarily designed for the recognition of civilian employees. The medal is awarded for either sustained, long-term, noteworthy achievement or a single significant, noteworthy achievement in the execution of administrative, clerical, or craft-type duties.

Police Meritorious Unit Citation:


The Police Meritorious Unit Citation may be awarded to an organizational unit of the department for bravery or outstanding service by its members functioning as a team.

Police Star:


The Police Star is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for performing with exceptional judgment and/or utilizing skilful tactics in order to defuse dangerous and stressful situations.

Lifesaving Medal:


The Police Life Saving Medal is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for taking action in order to rescue or attempt the rescue of either a fellow officer or any person from imminent danger.

Community Policing Medal:


The Community Policing Medal is awarded to personnel who have solved a significant community problem, included the community in the problem-solving process, and/or shown a commitment to the Community Policing philosophy.

Human Relations Medal:


The Human Relations Medal is awarded to officers who have in their day‑to‑day activities shown great compassion and have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their response to fellow human beings.

Commendation Ribbon:


A commendation ribbon will be authorized to wear after a sworn employee has received a certain number of commendations and is granted the ribbon by a STAFF Officer. Citizen letters, supervisor/command letters, minor and major commendations will be counted towards the ribbon.

Patrol Service Ribbon:


6 months of service in patrol services as a Police Officer, Sergeant and/or Lieutenant.

Detective Service Ribbon:


6 months of service in investigative units as a Detective and/or Lieutenant.

Urban Police Rifle Cadre Ribbon:


Given to LSPD Officers who are qualified to use an Urban Police Rifle. Police Officer IIIs are eligible to qualify for this cadre.