LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT - AWARDS FOR BRAVERY
- Chief's Distinguished Skill and Service Award
- The Chief's Distinguished Skill and Service Award highest form of honor and recognition that can be bestowed upon an Officer of the Los Santos Police Department. Awarded only by the Chief of Police, this award is bestowed upon Officers who were deemed to have demonstrated extraordinary bravery or heroism in the field, or extraordinary skill in individual acts.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- REQUESTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- Medal of Valor
- The Los Santos Police Department's Medal of Valor is the highest law enforcement medal awarded to officers by the Los Santos Police Department. The Medal of Valor is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme and life-threatening personal risk.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- REQUESTED BY: STAFF OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Liberty Award
- The Liberty Award is a bravery medal where the police partner was killed and he was seriously injured in the line of duty.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- REQUESTED BY: STAFF OFFICER DISCUSSION
- 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.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- REQUESTED BY: STAFF OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Police Star
- The Police Star is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for performing with exceptional judgment and/or utilizing skillful tactics in order to defuse dangerous and stressful situations.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- REQUESTED BY: STAFF OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Life-Saving Award
- 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.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: DISCUSSION
LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT - AWARDS FOR SERVICE
- Command Distinguished Service Award
- The Los Santos Police Command Distinguished Service Medal is bestowed upon Command Officers for continual determination and success after serving as a Command Officer for a prolonged period of time.
- ASSIGNED BY: DEPUTY CHIEF+
- REQUESTED BY: STAFF OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Distinguished Service Award
- The Distinguished Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the City of Los Santos in a duty of great responsibility. To justify this decoration, exceptional performance of duty must be clearly above what is normally expected and contributes to the success of a major command or project.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: COMMAND OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Meritorious Service Award
- The Meritorious Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department. Qualifying service for the award of the medal can be for distinctive meritorious achievement and service, acts of courage involving no voluntary risk of life, or sustained meritorious performance of duty.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: COMMAND OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Meritorious Leadership
- The Meritorious Leadership Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department in the leadership of other Los Santos Police Officers. Meritorious service or achievement in either dangerous & stressful field situations or administrative non-field situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: COMMAND OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Community Policing Award
- The Community Policing Medal is bestowed upon Officers who continuously show "honorable and faithful service" to the City of Los Santos. Such service implies the officer distinguishes himself/herself from among his/her fellow officers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: COMMAND OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Public Service Award
- The Los Santos Police Public Service Medal is bestowed upon Officers that perform a great public service.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: COMMAND OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Purple Heart
- The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the department who are significantly injured or killed on duty.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: COMMAND OFFICER DISCUSSION
- Officer of the Month Award
- The Officer of the Month Award is bestowed upon an exemplary Officer selected by the Police Supervisors and Command Staff of the Los Santos Police Department each month.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- Supervisor of the Month Award
- The Supervisor of the Month Award is bestowed upon an exemplary Supervisor selected by the Police Officers and Command Staff of the Los Santos Police Department periodically.
- ASSIGNED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
- Detective Recognition Award
- Awarded to those who show exemplary conduct whilst performing divisional duties for the Detective Bureau.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Administration Commendation Award
- Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with administrative work in the Department, either with optional paperwork or divisional paperwork.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND / SERGEANT I+
- Exemplary Instructor Commendation Award
- Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with either the Academy or Training Division, consistently ensuring the smooth transition of all the officers involved.
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Media Relations Commendation Award
- Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Media Relations Division, helping organize events and consistently assisting with any of the roles required within the division.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Exemplary Field Training Officer Commendation Award
- Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Field Training Program, consistently keeping up with offcers who require their training and doing so at a very high standard.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: FIELD TRAINING COMMAND
SERVICE AWARDS REQUESTABLE BY OFFICERS THEMSELVES
- Completion of Field Training Award
- This ribbon is handed out to those who have successfully passed their Field Training Program and have been inducted as a Police Officer.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+ (DURING PROMOTION)
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/FIELD TRAINING COMMAND
- Field Training Officer Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a Field Training Officer and conducted a total of 20 field training sessions, or have been awarded Field Training Officer Of The Month.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/FIELD TRAINING COMMAND
- Staff Officer Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have become a Staff Officer of the Los Santos Police Department.
- ASSIGNED BY: DEPUTY CHIEF+ (DURING PROMOTION)
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- Command Officer Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have become a Command Officer of the Los Santos Police Department.
- ASSIGNED BY: DEPUTY CHIEF+ (DURING PROMOTION)
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- Supervisor Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have become a member of the Supervisory Staff after having successfully passed their Sergeant Training Program.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+ (DURING PROMOTION)
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- Detective Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have become a member of the Detective Team after having successfully passed their Detective Training Program.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+ (DURING PROMOTION)
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- Internal Affairs Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Internal Affairs Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Media Relations Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Media Relations Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Basic Police Training Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as an Academy Instructor in the Recruitment and Employment Division for a total of 3 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Police Training Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as an Instructor in the Training Division for a total of 3 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Firearms & Licensing Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Firearms and Licensing Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Recruitment & Employment Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Recruitment & Employment Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Human Resources Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Human Resources Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Vice Ribbon
- Awarded to those who has served as a member of the Major Crimes Division's Vice Unit for a total of 3 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Vice Veteran Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Major Crimes Division's Vice Unit for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Vice Commendation Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Major Crimes Division's Vice Unit over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Robbery-Homicide Ribbon
- Awarded to those who has served as a member of the Major Crimes Division's Robbery-Homicide Unit for a total of 3 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Robbery-Homicide Veteran Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Major Crimes Division's Robbery-Homicide Unit for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Robbery-Homicide Commendation Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Major Crimes Division's Robbery-Homicide Unit over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Gang and Narcotics Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Gang and Narcotics Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Gang and Narcotics Veteran Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Gang and Narcotics Division for a total of 6 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the division.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Gang and Narcotics Commendation Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Gang and Narcotics Division over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the division.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Gang Officer Ribbon
- Awarded to those who has served as a member of the Gang Enforcement Detail for a total of 3 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- Experienced Gang Officer Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Gang Enforcement Detail for a total of 9 months, during which the Officer has shown a consistent effort made to the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- Gang Officer Commendation Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to the Gang Enforcement Detail over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the unit.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Special Weapons & Tactics Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Special Weapons & Tactics Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Special Weapons & Tactics Commendation Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have shown continuous commitment to S.W.A.T. over prolonged periods of time, during which the Officer has shown great effort towards the unit and achieved the position of 'Senior SWAT Officer'.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- K9 Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the K9 Platoon of the Metropolitan Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- K9 Commendation Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have shown high effort and dedication to the K9 Platoon of the Metropolitan Division.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Air Support Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have achieved the position of 'Pilot' and served as a member of the Air Support Division for a total of 2 months with 30 flight hours logged.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Exemplary Pilot Commendation Award
- Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort and dedication to the Air Support Division as a pilot.
- REQUESTED BY: DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Traffic Enforcement Ribbon
- Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Traffic Enforcement Division for a total of 2 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER/DIVISIONAL COMMAND
- Marksman Award
- Given to those who show extreme prowess and skill with a firearm, especially their sidearm in a situation.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: SERGEANT I+
- Sharpshooter Award
- Given to those who show extreme prowess and skill with a firearm, most notably a long arm at distance in a situation and typically in a tactical situation.
- ASSIGNED BY: CAPTAIN+
- REQUESTED BY: SWAT COMMAND.
LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT - UNIT CITATIONS
- Chief's Unit Citation
- The Chief's Unit Citation is the Department's highest unit award and may be awarded to an organizational unit of the Department for bravery or outstanding service by its members functioning as a team by the Chief of Police.
- ASSIGNED BY: Chief of Police
- REQUESTED BY: N/A
- 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, but to a lesser degree than required for the Chief's Unit Citation.
- ASSIGNED BY: N/A
- REQUESTED BY: N/A
LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT - COMMEMORATIVE AWARDS
- Award Ceremony 2021 Attendance Award
- Awarded to those who have attended the Los Santos Police Department's Award Ceremony on the 3rd of April, 2021.
- ASSIGNED BY: N/A
- REQUESTED BY: N/A
- Award Ceremony 2022 Attendance Award
- Awarded to those who have attended the Los Santos Police Department's Award Ceremony on the 12th of November, 2022.
- ASSIGNED BY: N/A
- REQUESTED BY: N/A
- Award Ceremony 2023 Attendance Award
- Awarded to those who have attended the Los Santos Police Department's Award Ceremony on the 11th of November, 2023.
- ASSIGNED BY: N/A
- REQUESTED BY: N/A
LOS SANTOS POLICE DEPARTMENT - LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS
- 3 Months Service Award
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 3 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 6 Months Service Award
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 6 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 9 Months Service Award
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 9 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 12 Months Service Award (1 year)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 12 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 16 Months Service Award (1 year 4 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 16 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 20 Months Service Award (1 year 8 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 20 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 24 Months Service Award (2 years)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 24 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 28 Months Service Award (2 years 4 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 28 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 32 Months Service Award (2 years 8 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 32 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 36 Months Service Award (3 years)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 36 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 40 Months Service Award (3 years 4 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 40 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 44 Months Service Award (3 years 8 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 44 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 48 Months Service Award (4 years)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 48 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 52 Months Service Award (4 years 4 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 52 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 56 Months Service Award (4 years 8 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 56 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 60 Months Service Award (5 years)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 60 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 64 Months Service Award (5 years 4 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 64 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 68 Months Service Award (5 years 8 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 68 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 72 Months Service Award (6 years)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 72 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 76 Months Service Award (6 years 4 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 76 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER
- 80 Months Service Award (6 years 8 months)
- Awarded to those who have served the Los Santos Police Department for a total of 80 months.
- ASSIGNED BY: SUPERVISOR+
- REQUESTED BY: OFFICER