Officer profiled as rookie to get three awards

Absolutely correct. Officers and detectives can write letters commending others.

2.15.3 AWARDS PROCESS

Any member, sworn or civilian, regardless of rank or title may be eligible to receive any of the awards granted by

the Department with the exception of Officer of the Year, Civilian of the Year, Distinguished Citizen Award, the

Community Partnership Award, Cadet of the Year Award, and Explorer of the Year Award.

Any member, regardless of rank or title, may nominate a Department member, unit, or a private citizen for an

award.

Any member who makes a nomination must fill out an "Nomination for Award" form. All nominations for awards

for the period of January 1st – June 30th must be received by July 1st. All nominations for awards for the period

of July 1st - December 31st must be received by January 5th. The form may also include an attached addendum

stating additional details of the effort making the individual worthy of an award. "Nomination for Award" forms

shall be submitted to the Chief's Office.

The Committee reserves the right to investigate all award nominations. Any member of the Department who

nominates an individual may be requested at a specified time to appear before the Committee to answer

questions about the nominee and why the individual is worthy of an award.