NDPOA Awards - with no submission deadline

The NDPOA has several awards for nomination.  Law Enforcement officers and individual citizens who distinguish themselves with the act of exemplary performance, service, or achievement are eligible to receive recognition from the NDPOA through the NDPOA’s award process. Each nomination is reviewed by the Executive Board and a decision is made if the nominee shall receive the award.  The board encourages all NDPOA members and Non-members to submit nominations for NDPOA awards when they are witnesses to outstanding acts of service.  The NDPOA will do everything possible to recognize individual efforts.

Law Enforcement Awards

Life Saving Award

            A law enforcement officer that by his/her actions significantly contributes to the saving of a human life.

Recognition of Performance Award

            A law enforcement officer who shows true friendliness to civilians while performing duties. This officer is dedicated to service and goes above and beyond the line of duty in everyday situations.

Exceptional Performance Award

            A law enforcement officer who handles or is confronted with an emergency situation and handles it in a professional manner.

Outstanding Service Award

            This award is bestowed upon a law enforcement officer upon retirement.  The office must have at least twenty years of service in law enforcement and retire in good standing.

Distinguished Service Award

            A law enforcement officer who displays outstanding service, professional dignity and unselfish personal contributions to the NDPOA.

Bravery Award

            A law enforcement officer who performs an act of bravery while in the line of duty. The act is beyond the normal expectations and must put the officer at risk to loss of life or serious injury.

Merit Award

            This award is bestowed upon a law enforcement officer that sustained significant injury while performing with law enforcement duties.