Exhibit a high standard of job performance in a single incident, investigation, or exceptional arrest
Train others with dedication and concern in an effort to improve DPS operations
Submit a device or method that improves efficiency in administrative or tactical procedures
Meritorious Service Commendation
For DPS employees who:
Provide outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty
Perform highly creditable acts serving the community
Provide major protection of property
Demonstrate a consistent, highly professional performance over an extended period
Demonstrate uncommon perseverance in an ongoing investigation
Community Service Commendation
For DPS employees who:
Provide community service above and beyond everyday duties
Develop and implement a new campus program for crime prevention, community service, or other public safety activity
Sustain consistently exceptional community relations
Commendation for Valor
For DPS employees who:
Demonstrate uncommon courage and bravery, knowingly and rationally
Performs courageously in an action that places a Department employee in grave personal danger
Demonstrate outstanding performance of duty demanding the highest expression of integrity, including sacrificing peer approval
Lifesaving Award
For DPS employees who:
Attempt to save a life knowingly and directly, even if unsuccessful
Chief's Award
For community members or groups who:
Assist a DPS employee
Perform commendable acts, such as lifesaving measures
Nominations and recipients
DPS employees, community members and organizations are eligible to submit nominations and receive awards.
Directive 26.4, Awards and Recognition Program
