Medals and Commendations
The Pima County Sheriff's Department awards medals and certificates to members of the Department and citizens of the community to recognize acts of heroism, the performance of outstanding service, or injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is awarded to a member of the Department who is distinguished in a conspicuous manner through a specific act of gallantry and intrepidity, risking his or her life above and beyond the call of duty. The gallantry of the act must render the recipient so far ...
Medal of Valor
The Medal Of Valor is awarded to a member of the Department who has been distinguished by an act of gallantry that renders the recipient conspicuously above the expected standard of conduct. The act cited must be one performed while engaged in any action against an adversar...
Medal of Merit
The Medal of Merit is awarded to a member of the Department who has been distinguished by an act of heroism not involving criminal action. When an actual or attempted lifesaving risk is being considered, the deed must have been at the risk of the recipient's own life.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to a person serving in any capacity with the Department who has been wounded or killed under any action against any adversary of Pima County, the State of Arizona, or the United States of America.
Public Safety Achievement Medal
The Public Safety Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Pima County Sheriff's Department or members of other public safety agencies for meritorious service involving imminent personal danger, or extreme physical challenge, or the administration of medical assistance...
Public Service Achievement Medal
The Public Service Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Pima County Sheriff's Department or members of other public service agencies for exemplary performance of assigned duties during a year. The actions of the member must exhibit an outstanding degree of dedicat...
Honorable Service Medal
The Honorable Service Medal is awarded to members of the Department upon completion of twenty (20) years active service, retirement from the Pima County Sheriff's Department, or if killed in the line of duty.
Volunteer Service Medal
Awarded to volunteer members of the Department upon completion of ten (10) years AND 5,000 hours of volunteer service or if killed while in the line of duty.
Sheriff Citizen Medal
The Sheriff's Citizen's Medal is presented to citizens of the community, who are not members of the Sheriff's Department, for exemplary service to the citizens of Pima County. The service should clearly be above and beyond the requirements for a Sheriff's Commendation.
Sheriff Unit Commendation
The Sheriff’s Unit Commendation is awarded to units within the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for exemplary service, above and beyond the normal performance of their assigned duties. The members of the unit must have distinguished themselves by performing as a “team” to ac...
Sheriff Commendation
The Sheriff’s Commendation is awarded to members of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, members of other law enforcement agencies, or citizens of the community for dedication to public safety, outstanding commitment and devotion to the Department, or exceptional service to...
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