LAWB-1
THE PATRIOT
Awarded for: Dedication for the Defense and Protection of the United States Flag.
Worm on left or right breast

LAWB-2
MEDAL OF HONOR
POSTHUMOUS. Presented
to: The family of a  Law Enforcement Officer killed in the
performance of his duty

LAWB-3A & 3B
MEDAL OF HONOR
Awarded for: An outstanding act  in the line of duty with risk involved.
Worn on the right

LAWB-3A & 3B
MEDAL OF HONOR
Awarded for: An outstanding act
in the line of duty with risk involved.
Worn on the right Breast

LAWB-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.

LAWB-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

LAWB-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

LAWB-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

LAWB-8
WOUNDED IN COMBAT
Awarded to:  A wound received in the line of duty, inflicted intention-
ally by an armed adversary and
resulting in severe puncture wounds lacerations, fractures, heart failure or concussions being suffered by nominee Worn on right breast

LAWB-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

LAWB-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

LAWB-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

LAWB-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

LAWB-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.

LAWB-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

LAWB-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.

LAWB-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. ie.; Weapon Mastery, Sporting Event Physical Activities, Rappel Mastery.
Worn on the left breast.

LAWB-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
at his discretion.
Worn on left or right breast

LAWB-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.

LAWB-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.

LAWB-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.

LAWB-21
THE SAMARITAN
Awarded for: An act of humanity as a friend to those in need, by attending to them in the time of a crisis, accident or danger and providing them with understanding and confidence.
Worn in left breast.

LAWB-22
GOOD CONDUCT
Awarded for: A one year service hitch without reprimand or instance of report of any matter.
Worn in left breast

LAW-23
READY COMMENDATION
Awarded for: Completion of 15 years service and continuing to quality as been professionally ready to perform and dispatch his duties in the highest level of performance.
Worn on left breast

LAWB-24
 HONORABLE DISCHARGE
Awarded for: Recognition of an Officer who is eligible for retirement and/or entering new employment opportunities and have serve the community during his period of service in an honorable fashion.
Worn on left breast

LWWB-5
QUEEN'S HONOR
Awarded for: Special understanding in sharing the problems of tour of duty, a public salute and an expression of the Officer's "Love and Thanks" to the lady in his life.
Worn on left breast