Purple Heart
Awarded for an officer incurring serious injury or death during exposure to hazardous actions or the apprehension of a suspect.
Valor
Awarded for conspicuous bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of law enforcement service in response to criminal situations involving extreme danger to the officer.
Courage
Awarded for the display of bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of law enforcement service in response to a non-criminal situation involving extreme danger or a criminal situation involving danger to a lesser degree than required for the Medal of Valor.
Lifesaving
Awarded for conspicuous actions while effecting, or attempting to effect, a lifesaving rescue or any other act which, if successful, would be considered lifesaving. This award may be made for actions rendered without danger to the officer.
Merit
Awarded for conspicuous performance of duties which brings significant status or recognition to the department.
