WACOPS
Law Enforcement Officer
Of the Year Award
The Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs is accepting nominations for the WACOPS Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. The purpose of this award is to provide recognition of clearly exceptional and outstanding performance of duties, which bring honor and distinction to the officer, their department, and / or their profession.
Nominations:
Nominees must have exhibited at least one of the following characteristics above and beyond the normal scope of the profession.
a.) Bravery
b.) Heroism
c.) Outstanding Service to the Community
Any current WACOPS member is eligible for the award.
Nominations must be submitted in writing, addressed to WACOPS' President.
The deadline for nominations is November 30th, for that year's consideration. The achievement and / or act being considered must have occurred in that same year.
The WACOPS Executive Board will select the winner from nominations
Current WACOPS Executive Board members are not eligible to receive the award.
Award Ceremony:
The WACOPS Law Enforcement Officer of the Year will be presented with a medallion and a framed certificate detailing the achievements which led to the award.
This award will be presented annually at the WACOPS Winter Membership Meeting. The recipient’s lodging at the Winter Membership Meeting will be paid by WACOPS.
The winner’s Chief/Sheriff will be invited to participate in the presentation of the award and local media will be notified.
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