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Newport News Police Department
1) The employee was injured or killed while on duty.
2) Injuries were sustained as the result of an intentional act instead of an accident.
3) The employee’s actions were sound and appropriate, given known information.
b. A Purple Heart is presented to individuals during the department awards ceremony. The award
may be given posthumously and presented to the employee’s next of kin.
3. Lifesaving Award
a. The Lifesaving Award is presented to employees whose direct, immediate action was taken in
response to an individual in imminent danger of dying. The following conditions are required to
merit this award:
1) The employee’s actions prolonged the individual's life, enabling them to be released from
emergency medical care.
2) The employee’s actions were sound and appropriate, given known information.
b. The Lifesaving Award is presented to individuals during the department awards ceremony.
4. Meritorious Service Award
a. The Meritorious Service Award is presented to current employees whose exceptional, overall
performance of their duties positively affected the department, their co-workers and the
community.
b. The Meritorious Service Award may be presented to one sworn and one civilian employee at the
department awards ceremony.
5. William F. Corvello Leadership Award
a. The William F. Corvello Leadership Award is presented to an employee whose overall
performance and work ethic enables them to be a leader in police investigations.
b. This award is not eligible for nomination, as the Chief of Police selects the awardee.
c. The William F. Corvello Leadership Award is presented during the department awards ceremony.
Only one award is presented in a calendar year.
6. George Austin Community Award
a. The George Austin Community Award is presented to an employee whose activities throughout
the year make them a community role model. The employee's generous spirit and sharing efforts
have improved the community's quality of life.
b. This award is not eligible for nomination, as the Chief of Police selects the awardee.
c. The George Austin Community Award is presented during the department awards ceremony.
Only one award is presented in a calendar year.
IV. AWARDS COMMITTEE
A. The department utilizes an awards committee to review nominations and recommend which the
executive command staff should approve. The committee meets quarterly to review all new nominations.
B. The Chief of Police will appoint a captain or assistant chief of police to serve as the Awards Committee
chairperson. The chairperson is responsible for managing committee activities and membership.
C. The committee consists of sworn and civilian representatives from the three department bureaus. Each
member may serve for two years. At any given time, the committee may have ten to fifteen members.
When a vacancy occurs, the chairperson solicits recommendations from the assistant police chiefs for
committee members. Individuals are selected to ensure diversity on the committee, representing various
employment statuses and division assignments. If needed, someone may also be appointed to a non-
voting administrative position.
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