Police Citation Bar Decoration
The bars worn above the Police Officer's name tag are departmental awards or Citation Bar Decorations. The Citation Bars are awarded through nominations from civilians, fellow officers, supervisors, or the officer him or herself. These citations are awarded for bravery, intelligence, quick thinking, and team work while performing his/her duties. Below are the citations bars that the ULM Police Department award and a brief discription regarding their meaning.
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THE PATRIOT |
Dedication for the defense and Protection of the United States Flag. |
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MEDAL OF HONOR |
An outstanding act in the line of duty with risk involved. |
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MEDAL OF VALOR |
An individual act of heroism at imminent personal hazard of life in combat with an armed adversary. |
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MERITORIOUS SERVICE |
A highly unusual accomplishment under adverse conditions with some degree of hazard to life and limb to the nominee or where death or injury to a third party is prevented. |
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LIFE SAVING |
An act performed in the line of duty, which through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert reaction, results in saving a life. |
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UNIT CITATION |
A team effort under combat conditions including all participating staff members who in support of Departmental operations, distinguished themselves to effectuate the protection of life and property. |
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE |
A highly credible accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the officer, his/her department of the law enforcement profession as a result of training and devotion to duty or service to the public. |
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PURPLE HEART |
For officers who while performing their duties are injured. Requires medical attention and 3 or more days off-duty to be eligible. |
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MILITARY SERVICE |
Any sworn member who has honorably served in any branch of the United States Military, including reserve status, completed their tour of duty and received an Honorable Discharge. |
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POLICE SERVICE
DISPATCHER SERVICE |
Worn by officers for their continued dedication to police service or dispatcher service. Officers are eligible after completing their probationary period. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE |
Rendered for an extraordinary and continuing service to the community in an off-duty capacity and without risk to personal safety. |
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OFFICER OF THE YEAR |
Recipients demonstrate and continually promote the Department’s goals and mission. |
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DOCTORATE DEGREE
MASTER DEGREE
BACHELOR DEGREE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT |
Worn by any sworn member that has earned a degree from a recognized and accredited college.
Achievement of 65 credits towards a degree and/or the introduction of a new method or device to improved departmental procedures. |
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INSTRUCTOR
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR |
Worn by any sworn member that is certified as a Police Instructor and is actively being utilized in this capacity by the ULM Police Department. Worn by any sworn member that is certified as a Police Firearms Instructor and is actively being utilized in this capacity by the ULM Police Department. |
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EMT
FIRST RESPONDER |
Worn by officers who have a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Worn by officers who are currently certified as First Responders. |
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C.I.T. OFFICER |
For officers who successfully complete the Crisis Intervention Team Training. Worn in lieu of the C.I.T. pin. |
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SHARPSHOOTER |
The officer that has the highest score during annual qualification. This award is valid for one year. |
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RIFLE QUALIFICATION |
Worn by officers who are currently certified to carry department issued patrol rifles. |
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POLICE DIVER |
Worn by any officer that is certified as a Police Diver and is actively being utilized in this capacity by the ULM Police Department. |
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LHSC DWI |
Worn by officers who have received the DWI award from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. |
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INTOXILYZER |
Worn by any sworn member that is certified as an Intoxilyzer Officer and is actively being utilized in this capacity by the ULM Police Department. |
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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER |
Worn by any sworn member that is actively being utilized as an F.T.O. by the ULM Police Department. |
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PHYSICAL FITNESS |
Awarded to the sworn member that scores the highest overall average on the semi-annual physical fitness test. This award is valid for 6 months. |
