LAW-1
 THE PATRIOT

Awarded for: Dedication for
the Defense and Protection
of the United States Flag.
Worm on left or right breast
 

LAW-2
 MEDAL OF HONOR

POSTHUMOUS. Presented
to: The family of a  Law enforcement Officer killed in the performance of his duty

LAW-3A & 3B
METAL OF HONOR

Awarded for: An outstanding act in the line of duty with risk
involved. Worn on the right Breast.

LAW-4
LEGION OF HONOR
 
Awarded for: Permanent
 injury and or work related heart condition in the active role of his job, there-by preventing an officer from further serving for a minimum
 period of 3 months or longer. 
Worn on left breast.

LAW-5
COMBAT CROSS

Awarded for:  An individual
act of heroism at imminent
personal hazard of life in
combat with an armed adversary
Worn on left breast

LAW-6
GALLANTRY STAR

Awarded for:  An act of
distinguished bravery in the arrest of a person who is a major threat to the welfare of the community and/or the officer
Worn on left breast

LAW-7
MERITORIOUS SERVICE

Awarded for:  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.
Worn  on left breast

LAW-8
WOUNDED IN COMBAT

Awarded to:  A wound received in the line of duty, inflicted intentionally
 by an armed adversary and resulting in severe puncture wounds lacerations, fractures, heart failure or concussions being suffered  by nominee
Worn on right breast

LAW-9
LIFE SAVING
 
Awarded for:  An act performed in the line of duty, which through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert reaction, results in saving a life.
Word on left breast

LAW-10
GRAND CORDON

Awarded for:  Individual
participation by a member of an operating unit whose efforts led the entire departmental staff in a cited action.
Word on left breast

LAW-11
UNIT CITATION

Awarded for: 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.
Worn on left or right breast

LAW-12
DISTINGUISHED
VOLUNTEER SERVICE CROSS

Awarded for:  Voluntary assistance and additional safety  measures provided  by
 Auxiliary Reserve &
Volunteer members  which
improved services for their community.
Worn on left breast

LAW-13
CHIEF’S/SHERIFFS
ACHIEVEMENT

Awarded for:  An act or achievement by a Chief or Sheriff  bringing acclaim to the Department and the Law
Enforcement profession.
Worn on left breast.

LAW-14
 GRADE PROMOTION

Awarded for: Eligibility for
promotion to a higher title of rank who qualify to any of the
following:  * Seniority in Service Superior Exam Results *Commanding performance
in the line of duty.
Worn on left breast.

LAW-15
ACADEMY GRADUATE

Awarded for: Completion of basic training in an exemplary fashion
and qualifying under rigid
technical requirements established by the code
 of the academy standards
Worn on left breast.

LAW-16
THE TRIUMPHANT

Awarded for: Rising above the Best of the Best in the spirit of competition. The events must be sponsored by the approval of the Department. i.e..; Weapon Mastery, Sporting Event
Physical Activities, Rappel Mastery.
Worn on the left breast.

LAW-17
OFFICIAL’S MEDAL
(MAYORS AWARD)

Awarded for: Achievement courage  and high quality in carrying out the mission of Government; presented
 by an elected Official of a
 community to select individuals   his discretion.
Worn on left or right breast.

LAW-18
DRUG BUSTER

Awarded for:  The successful result of an undercover
 and/or stake-out
vigilance and with disregard to
personal safety, succeeded in the arrest of a narcotic criminal.
Worn on left breast. 

LAW-19
 K-9 COMMENDATION

Awarded for:  Successfully aiding and/or assisting to overcome any dangerous encounter through
 the coordinated team of
 Officer Master and Dog.
Worn on Left Breast.

LAW-20
CROIX DE NEGOTIATOR
LAUREL

Awarded for:  Maintaining the presence of composure, alert talk-down and witt under extreme circumstances  which prevented a life threat.
Worn on left breast.