Medal Of Valor  Awarded to individuals who perform extraordinary acts or bravery and heroism in the line of duty, at risk of their own life. Only awarded on the approval of the Chief of Police
  |                          | Police Star  The star is awarded to Officers who demonstrate exceptional judgement and utilizing skillful tactics to defuse a dangerous situation on the field. Only awarded on the approval of the Chief of Police
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Life Saving Medal  The medal is usually awarded to Officers who take action in the rescue of a fellow Officer or someone in serious danger. Command must vote positively to be awarded
  |                          | Community Policing Medal  Presented to Officers who conduct themselves in a respectful manner and are always helpful to fellow colleagues and provide assistance when needed. Command Officers can issue award
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Distinguished Service Medal  Awarded to Officers who show conspicuous acts of gallantry during their service in preventing crime, organizing police forces, dealing with serious outbreaks of crime or prolonged service Command Officers can issue award
  |                          | Meritorious Service Medal  Awarded to Officers with exemplary conduct records and who's work goes above and beyond the call of duty Staff Officers can issue award
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Human Relations Medal  Awarded to Officers who show dedication to improving relations between the department and the community we serve Command Officers can issue award
  |                          | Public Service Medal  Awarded to Officers who show dedication towards their job as a Officer and serve the public non-stop. Command Officers can issue award
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1 Month of Service Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have served within SAPD for the duration of one month. Supervisory Staff can issue award
  |                          | 3 Months of Service Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have served within SAPD for the duration of three months. Supervisory Staff can issue award
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6 Month of Service Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have served within SAPD for the duration of six months. Supervisory Staff can issue award
  |                          | 1 Year of Service Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have served within SAPD for the duration of one year. Supervisory Staff can issue award
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2 Years of Service Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have served within SAPD for the duration of two years. Supervisory Staff can issue award
  |                          | 3 Years of Service Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have served within SAPD for the duration of three years. Supervisory Staff can issue award
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Medically Trained Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have successfully passed their medical training and are able to provide Basic Life Support. Academy Staff can issue award
  |                          | Distinguished Leadership Medal  Awarded to Officers who have passed demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities over field units. Command Officers can issue award
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Supervisor Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have passed their Sergeant Training Program and been promoted to the rank of Sergeant I. Command Officers can issue award
  |                          | Command Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who have been assigned a rank within the department's Command Staff. Staff Officers can issue award
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Integrity Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who are part of the department's Internal Affairs Division for a minimum of three months. Internal Affairs Commanding Officer can issue award
  |                          | Special Weapons and Tactics Ribbon  Awarded to Officers who are part of the department's Special Weapons and Tactics team for a minimum of three months. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
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S.W.A.T. Operative Ribbon  Awarded to every S.W.A.T. Rookie for passing his exams and trainings, which would lead to becoming an full operative. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
  |                          | S.W.A.T. Command Ribbon  Awarded to every individual who reaches the rank of S.W.A.T. Team Leader. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
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S.W.A.T. Ribbon of Bravery  Awarded to Operatives who have shown extreme acts of bravery in the field, by risking their own life to safe those of others. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
  |                          | S.W.A.T. Ribbon of Life Saving  Awarded to Operatives who saved several lifes by their actions in the line of duty while on S.W.A.T. deployment. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
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S.W.A.T. Ribbon of Rescuer  Awarded to Operatives who succesfully rescued a hostage and did a excellent job during a hostage situation in the line of duty. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
  |                          | S.W.A.T. Ribbon of Defusal  Awarded to Operatives who succesfully defused a bomb during a dangerous situation. S.W.A.T. Team Leader+ can issue award
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