Established in 2011, the purpose of these awards is to provide a mechanism for the Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Private Security Partnership Committee to annually recognize public private partnerships or mutual ventures and individuals who have successfully contributed to Florida law enforcement agencies.

Quality in law enforcement is a vital asset to the community, and should be encouraged, promoted and formally recognized. The philosophy behind these awards is to recognize excellence in private sector partners and law enforcement agencies working together to address community problems and enhance public safety in their communities.

Award Categories:

• Fallen Hero Award


To be considered for this award the security officer must have died in the line of duty while performing authorized security functions for their employer or employer's client. If applicable the individual must have been in full compliance with FSS 493 and not taking actions outside their scope of authority under FSS 493, any other applicable statute or ordinance or employer's policy and not subject to investigation by the Florida Division of Licensing or other investigative authority.


• Operation Cooperation Public/ Private Partnerships of Services


This award category recognizes a police department and a private sector partner that has mutually worked together to solve a police related problem, or enhanced a police related service, or impacted positively on enhancing police services to the public.


• Pillars of Success


This award category recognizes men and women who previously served as law enforcement officers and who now have transitioned in private sector security related positions.


• "The Helping Hand"


This award distinguishes an individual who at the time of the incident was in a private security position that significantly assisted a law enforcement agency and/or a law enforcement officer(s) in the performance of their duty. Special emphasis should be placed on individuals that assisted in an apprehension, extensive investigative assistance/support, and/or provided personal assistance to a law enforcement officer that may have prevented serious injury or death.

Submissions will be evaluated by the Private Security Partnership Committee, who will submit their recommendations to the FPCA Executive Board for final approval.

Timetable:

• April 15: Submission deadline
• May 30: Recipients notified
• Awards will be presented during the FPCA Annual Summer Conference at the PSPC Awards Reception on Tuesday evening, following afternoon training.

Submission:

The submission should be clear and concise. All documentation must follow the required format: nomination form, supporting narrative outlining reason for nomination and must be sent to the Florida Police Chiefs Association. Please note that nomination materials will not be returned. NO NOTEBOOKS, please.

All submissions should be sent to:

FPCA Headquarters via mail at, 924 North Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.

                                 


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