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Time in Service

Four Years

Awarded to members of the Department who have been employed for a period of Four Years.

Three Years

Awarded to members of the Department who have been employed for a period of Three Years.

Two Years

Awarded to members of the Department who have been employed for a period of Two Years.

One Year

Awarded to members of the Department who have been employed for a period of One Year.

Commendations

Sheriff's Personal Award

Awarded to very few employees who possess an impeccable service record and are extremely determined, passionate, and dedicated by performing above and beyond the expectations asked of them. This award may only be issued by the Sheriff's of the department (Sheriff, Undersheriff, Assistant Sheriff). [THIS AWARD IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN.]

Pioneer Award

Awarded to Deputies who helped to found the San Andreas Sheriff's Department.

Chief's Personal Award

Awarded to very few employees who possess an impeccable service record and are extremely determined, passionate, and dedicated by performing above and beyond the expectations asked of them. This award may only be issued by the Chief's of the department (Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief).

High Command Staff Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the High Command Staff.

Command Staff Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Command Staff.

Supervisory Staff Ribbon

Awarded to deputies who have successfully passed the Sergeant Training Program and officially inducted into the Supervisory Team.

Field Training Officer

Issued to deputies participating in the Field Training Program for new Trainees.

Academy Graduation Ribbon

Awarded to all deputies who passed the academy and have been officially sworn in by the Sheriff.

Service Awards

Exemplary Combat Ribbon

Awarded to deputies that have excelled exceptionally well in combat.

Life Saving Award

Awarded to a deputy who goes above and beyond to preserve the life of a fellow LEO or citizen.

Purple Heart Medal

Awarded to a seriously wounded deputy or killed in the line of duty.

Meritorious Achievement Award

Awarded for service for performing a particularly noteworthy act in service to the department or the city.

Medal of Valor

Awarded to a deputy for going above and beyond in their service to the county in a particularly noteworthy act.

Officer of the Month

Awarded to an officer who has shown exemplary service during the month assigned. Voted by Supervisory & Command Staff.

Divisional Awards

Professional Standards Commander

Awarded to the deputy inducted into the Professional Standards Commander title.

Special Operations Commander

Awarded to the deputy inducted into the Special Operations Commander title.

Field Operations Commander

Awarded to the deputy inducted into the Field Operations Commander title.

Training Operations Commander

Awarded to the deputy inducted into the Training Operations Commander title.

Administrative Services Commander

Awarded to the deputy inducted into the Administrative Services Commander title.

Internal Affairs Group Command Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Internal Affairs Division's Command Team.

Legal Affairs Group Command Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Legal Affairs Group Command Team.

Public Relations Division Command Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of Public Relations Command Team.

Investigations Bureau Command Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Investigations Bureau Command Team.

Special Response Team Command Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Special Response Team's Command Team.

Task Force Command Ribbon

Awarded to officers who are a part of the Task Force Command Team.

Air Support Division Command Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Air Support Division Command Team.

San Andreas Highway Patrol Command Ribbon

Awarded to Troopers inducted into the Highway Command team (ACO/CO)

Advanced Vehicle Training Command Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Advanced Vehicle Training Command Team.

Training Division Command Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Training Division's Command Team.

Employment Division Command Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Employment Division's Command Team.

Firearms Licensing Division Command Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Firearms Licensing Division's Command Team.

Internal Affairs Group Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Internal Affairs Division.

Legal Affairs Group Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Legal Affairs Group.

Public Relations Division Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Public Relations Division.

Investigations Bureau Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Investigations Bureau.

Special Response Team Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Special Response Team.

Task Force Ribbon

Awarded to officers who are a part of the Task Force Division.

Air Support Division Ribbon

Awarded to Deputies who are a part of the Air Support Division.

San Andreas Highway Patrol Ribbon

Awarded to Troopers successfully completing the HPTP.

Training Division Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Training Division.

Employment Division

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Employment Division.

Firearms Licensing Division Ribbon

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Firearms Licensing Division.

Certifications

DUI Checkpoint Certification

Awarded to Troopers successfully completing the DUI Checkpoints Certification.

Mass Disturbance Team Certification

Awarded to Troopers successfully completing the Mass Disturbance Team Certification.

HSIU Certification

Awarded to Troopers successfully completing the HSIU Certification.

HSMU Certification

Awarded to Troopers successfully completing the HSMU Certification.

ALS Certification

Awarded to deputies who have completed and passed the LSES ALS Class.

BLS Certification

Awarded to deputies who have completed and passed the LSES BLS Class.

Hostage Negotiator Qualified

Awarded to deputies that have completed the Hostage Negotiation course.

K9 Certification

Awarded to deputies who have passed the K9 training and become K9 certified.

AVT Land Certification

Awarded to deputies who have completed the AVT Land Certification.

AVT MCU Certification

Awarded to deputies who have completed the AVT MCU Certification.

AVT Sea Certification

Awarded to deputies who have completed the AVT Sea Certification.

AVT Air Certification

Awarded to deputies who have completed the AVT Air Certification.

Advanced Casualty Care Instructor

Awarded to deputies inducted into the Advanced Casualty Care Instructor Team.

Advanced Casualty Care Qualified

Awarded to deputies that have completed the Advanced Casualty Care course.

Medals

Flight Instructor

Awarded to deputies designated as Flight Instructors in Advanced Vehicle Training.

Pilot Certification

Awarded to deputies who successfully complete the Pilot Certification Course in Advanced Vehicle Training.

Sharpshooter Medal

Awarded to deputies who successfully pass their certification as sharpshooters in the Special Response Team.

Marksman Medal

Issued to deputies with exceptional marksmanship skills in service to the department.