CPD AWARDS

Presented to any Department sworn member, in addition to the Department Emblem of Recognition, wherein the member has continually displayed exemplary appearance while wearing the authorized uniform / equipment items and has maintained a minimum average performance rating of 85 over the last two rating periods.

Presented to any Department sworn or civilian member or citizen who has made a significant impact upon the quality of life within his community by identifying and resolving problems. This award is presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilians and citizens in the form of a “Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy” (CAPS) lapel pin and certificate.

Granted to any Department member who, beginning 01 January 2004, for any thirty-six consecutive calendar month period, has not been on the medical roll, with the exception of IOD, and has not received any disciplinary action that resulted in the suspension of one or more days. This award is presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilian members in the form of a certificate and lapel pin.

Granted to sworn members who have performed distinguished acts of bravery in the protection of life or property. The awards are presented in the form of a medal and ribbon bar on an annual basis by trustees of the respective award funds. This award is presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar, medal, and certificate.

Worn by department members to show support for fallen officers, and to recognize their donation to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. To make a donation to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation click on the image above.

Granted to any sworn / civilian member on active duty status during the year 2004, a year in which violent crime took a dramatic drop primarily due to the efforts implemented by the Chicago Police Department. This award is in recognition of service of its members and was presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilian members in the form of a lapel pin and certificate.

Presented to a sworn member who has undergone the 40hr Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team State Certification course of instruction. This bar is presented to Department sworn members in the form of the Crisis Intervention Team Bar and certificate.

Granted to any sworn or civilian member on active duty status during the Democratic National Convention held in Chicago from 26 August through 29 August 1996. This award was presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilian members in the form of a lapel pin and certificate.

Granted to any Department sworn or civilian member for an outstanding act or achievement that brings great credit to the Department and involves performance above and beyond that required by the member’s basic assignment. This award is presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilian members in the form of a certificate and lapel pin.

Granted in acknowledgement of an exemplary level of personal achievement in uniform appearance and/or physical fitness by sworn members assigned to uniform duty. Probationary Police Officers are not eligible for this award.

Granted to any Department sworn member displaying exemplary service in identifying, analyzing, or responding to causes, conditions, and problems in an area designated as a Level I or Level II Deployment Operations Center zone. This award is presented in the form of a ribbon bar once a department member has been awarded five Deployment Operations Center Award Certificates.

Presented to any Department sworn member, in addition to the Department Emblem of Recognition, wherein the member has participated voluntarily, during off-duty hours, in a fitness agility test to determine the members level of physical fitness and has received a passing score on the exam. an>

Granted to any Department sworn member who has been nominated to the FOP Awards committee in consideration for an act of bravery and/or performing above and beyond the call of duty. This award is presented in the form of a plaque and ribbon bar.

Granted to any Department sworn member who has demonstrated outstanding performance and has received a minimum of 50 Honorable Mentions. This award is presented in the form of a certificate and ribbon bar.

Granted to a sworn member who, in the opinion of the Hundred Club of Cook County, has demonstrated outstanding courage and heroism in the performance of duty. This award is presented in the form of a medal and ribbon bar.

Granted to a sworn or civilian department member or civilian members of another governmental or city agency whose efforts and participation in a broad multiagency joint operation / event, spanning several days or more, significantly contributed to the overall success of the operation. This award will be presented to Department members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to civilian members and members of outside agencies in the form of a certificate.

Granted to any Department sworn or civilian member for a successful effort in saving a human life that involved exceptional courage or performance. This award is be presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilian members in the form of a certificate and lapel pin.

Granted to any Department member who is currently or was formerly a member of any branch of the United States Armed Services during his or her career as a Department member and during a time of conflict or war was deployed or activated to full military service, with the exception of annual summer camp or training, whether involuntary or voluntary. This award is presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate and to Department civilian members in the form of a certificate.

Granted to any Department sworn member who has been honored by a municipal, county, state, or federal governmental agency as a result of exceptional performance of duty, excluding awards issued while in the military, and has brought credit to the Department. The governmental awarding agency will determine the form that their award is to be issued; however, to be considered for authorization to wear on the uniform, it must: 1. be in the form of a ribbon bar that is consistent with the size and shape of current Department award ribbon bars. 2. not conflict in design or color with existing Department award ribbon bars or be so similar in design or color that it would be confused with existing award ribbons.

Granted to any Department sworn member who served in good standing in a Department-recognized pipe band for a minimum of three consecutive years. This award is presented to Department sworn members in the form of a ribbon bar and certificate; to civilian members in the form of a lapel pin and certificate; and members of outside agencies in the form of a lapel pin and a certificate.

Granted to any sworn member who, as a result of accidental causes, has been seriously, critically, or fatally injured while in the performance of police duty. This award will be limited to those cases resulting from an accident (e.g., a traffic accident, heart attack, or other nonviolent incident that occurs in the direct performance of police duty). This award is presented in the form of a medal, ribbon bar, and certificate.

Granted to any sworn member who has been seriously, critically, or fatally injured while in the performance of police duty. In addition, this award may be conferred if injury was averted by wearing body armor. This award will be limited to those cases resulting from attack by an assailant, personal combat, or the performance of an act of valor. This award is presented in the form of a medal, ribbon bar, and certificate.