Awards & Recognition
When displaying your ribbons, display them in the order of prescience. Meaning organize them from top to bottom. With the highest being on top, and lowest being on the bottom. Also organize ribbons into three rows, with highest prescience on left and lowest on right. So, your ribbons should climb with your highest ribbon in the upper left and the lowest in the bottom right.
Los Santos Police Medals for Bravery
Medal of Valor
The Los Santos Police Department's Medal of Valor is the highest law enforcement medal awarded to officers by the Los Santos Police Department. The Medal of Valor is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme and life-threatening personal risk.
Awarded by the Chief of Police.
Liberty Award
The Liberty Award is a bravery medal where the police partner was killed and he was seriously injured in the line of duty.
Awarded by the Chief of Police.
Medal for Heroism
The Police Medal is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for individual acts of heroism in the line of duty, though not above and beyond the call of duty, as is required for the Medal of Valor.
Awarded by the Chief of Police.
Police Star
The Police Star is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for performing with exceptional judgment and/or utilizing skillful tactics in order to defuse dangerous and stressful situations.
Awarded by the Chief of Police.
Life-Saving Medal
The Police Life-Saving Medal is an award for bravery, usually awarded to officers for taking action in order to rescue or attempt the rescue of either a fellow officer or any person from imminent danger.
Awarded by Command.
Los Santos Police Medals for Service
Police Distinguished Service Medal
The Police Distinguished Service Medal is the department's highest award for service and may be awarded to employees who distinguish themselves by performing exceptional service in a duty of great responsibility or of critical importance to law enforcement.
Awarded by the Chief of Police.
Police Meritorious Service Medal
The Police Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to employees who distinguish themselves by performing exceptional service in a duty of great responsibility or of critical importance to law enforcement, but to a lesser degree than required for the Police Distinguished Service Medal.
Awarded by the Chief of Police.
Meritorious Leadership
The Meritorious Leadership Medal is bestowed upon Officers who have performed noteworthy service in any capacity with the Los Santos Police Department in the leadership of other Los Santos Police Officers. Meritorious service or achievement in either dangerous & stressful field situations or administrative non-field situations based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature.
Awarded by the High Command.
Police Commission Distinguished Service Medal
The Police Commission Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to officers who distinguish themselves by performing exceptional service to the LSPD or by performing in a stressful emergency situation with good judgement and bravery.
Awarded by the High Command.
Police Commission Integrity Medal
The Police Commission Integrity Medal is awarded to employees who display an act of exemplary integrity, especially when that act requires exceptional character, fortitude, and moral courage in the face of substantial obstacles.
Awarded by Command.
Community Policing Medal
The Community Policing Medal is awarded to personnel who have solved a significant community problem, included the community in the problem solving process, and/or shown a commitment to the LAPD's Community Policing philosophy.
Awarded by Command.
Human Relations Medal
The Human Relations Medal is awarded to officers who have in their day‑to‑day activities shown great compassion and have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their response to fellow human beings.
Awarded by Command.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the department who are significantly injured or killed on duty.
Awarded by High Command.
Los Santos Police Awards for Commendations
Commendation Ribbon
A commendation ribbon will be authorized to wear after a sworn employee has received 10 commendations. Citizen letters, minor and major commendations will be counted towards the ribbon.
Awarded by Command.
Commendation Ribbon (with Bronze Oak Leaf cluster)
A commendation ribbon (with Bronze Oak Leaf cluster) will be authorized to wear after a sworn employee has received 20 commendations. Citizen letters, minor and major commendations will be counted towards the ribbon.
Awarded by Command.
Commendation Ribbon (with Silver Star)
A commendation ribbon (with Silver Star) will be authorized to wear after a sworn employee has received 30 commendations. Citizen letters, minor and major commendations will be counted towards the ribbon.
Awarded by Command.
Commendation Ribbon (with Gold Star)
A commendation ribbon (with Gold Star) will be authorized to wear after a sworn employee has received 50 commendations. Citizen letters, minor and major commendations will be counted towards the ribbon.
Awarded by Command.
Los Santos Police Awards for Service
Officer of the Month
The Officer of the Month Award is bestowed upon an exemplary Officer selected by the Police Supervisors and Command Staff of the Los Santos Police Department each month.
Awarded by Command.
Supervisor of the Month
The Supervisor of the Month Award is bestowed upon an exemplary Supervisor selected by the Police Officers and Command Staff of the Los Santos Police Department periodically.
Awarded by Command.
Detective of the Month
The Detective of the Month Award is bestowed upon an exemplary Detective selected by the Police Officers and Command Staff of the Los Santos Police Department periodically.
Awarded by Command.
Command of the Month
The Command of the Month Award is bestowed upon an exemplary Command selected by the Police Officers and Command Staff of the Los Santos Police Department periodically.
Awarded by High Command.
Staff Officer Ribbon
Awarded to those who have become a Staff Officer in the Los Santos Police Department.
Command Officer Ribbon
Awarded to those who have become a Command Officer in the Los Santos Police Department.
Supervisor Ribbon
Awarded to those who have become a member of the Supervisory Staff after having successfully passed their Sergeant Training Program.
Detective Ribbon
Awarded to those who have become a member of the Detective Team after having successfully passed their Detective Training Program.
Exemplary Field Training Officer Commendation Award
Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Field Training Program, consistently keeping up with officers who require their training and doing so at a very high standard.
Awarded by Command.
Field Training Officer Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a Field Training Officer and conducted a total of 20 field training sessions.
Awarded by Command.
Internal Affairs Commendation Award
Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Internal Affairs Division, helping closing cases and consistently assisting with any of the roles required within the division.
Awarded by Command.
Internal Affairs Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Internal Affairs Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
Media Relations Commendation Award
Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Media Relations Division, helping organize events and consistently assisting with any of the roles required within the division.
Awarded by Command.
Media Relations Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Media Relations Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
Firearms & Licensing Commendation Award
Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with the Firearms & Licensing Division, consistently assisting with any of the roles required within the division.
Awarded by Command.
Firearms & Licensing Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Firearms & Licensing Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
Exemplary Personnel & Training Commendation Award
Awarded to those who have shown exemplary effort with either the Academy or Advanced Training Division, consistently ensuring the smooth transition of all the officers involved.
Awarded by Command.
Police Training Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as an Instructor in the Training Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
Advanced Police Training Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as an Instructor in the Advanced Training Division for a total of 2 months and have contributed toward 10 group sessions.
Awarded by Command.
Recruitment and Employment Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Recruitment and Employment Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
Special Weapons and Tactics Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
Air Support Ribbon
Awarded to those who have achieved the position of 'Pilot' and served as a member of the Air Support Division for a total of 2 months with 30 flight hours.
Awarded by Command.
Traffic Enforcement Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of a Traffic Division for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
K9 Ribbon
Awarded to those who have served as a member of a K9 for a total of 2 months.
Awarded by Command.
3 Months Patrol Service Award
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 3 months.
Awarded by Command.
6 Months Patrol Service Award
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 6 months.
Awarded by Command.
9 Months Patrol Service Award
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 9 months.
Awarded by Command.
12 Months Patrol Service Award (1 year)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 12 months.
Awarded by Command.
16 Months Patrol Service Award (1 year 4 months)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 16 months.
Awarded by Command.
20 Months Patrol Service Award (1 year 8 months)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 20 months.
Awarded by Command.
24 Months Patrol Service Award (2 years)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 24 months.
Awarded by Command.
28 Months Patrol Service Award (2 years 4 months)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 28 months.
Awarded by Command.
32 Months Patrol Service Award (2 years 8 months)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 32 months.
Awarded by Command.
36 Months Patrol Service Award (3 years)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 36 months.
Awarded by Command.
40 Months Patrol Service Award (3 years 4 months)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 40 months.
Awarded by Command.
44 Months Patrol Service Award (3 years 8 months)
Awarded to those who have served as patrol officer in Los Santos Police Department for a total of 44 months.
Awarded by Command.
[/quote]Los Santos Police Awards for Qualifications
Sharpshooter Award
Given to those who show extreme prowess and skill with a firearm, most notably a long arm at distance in a situation and typically in a tactical situation.
Awarded by Command.
Marksman Award
Given to those who show extreme prowess and skill with a firearm, especially their sidearm in a situation.
Awarded by Command.
Urban Police Rifle Cadre Ribbon
Given to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use a Urban Police Rifle (usually a AR-15 variant chambered in .223)
Certified by Advance Training Division.
Shotgun Cadre Ribbon
Given to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use LSPD issued shotguns.
Certified by Advance Training Division.
High Speed Unit Certification Ribbon
Given to any LSPD supervisor who is qualified to use LSPD issued High Speed Unit.
Certified by Traffic Command Division.
Advance Driving Certification Ribbon
Given to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use the 2018 Dodge charger.
Certified by Traffic Command Division.
Moto Unit Certification Ribbon
Given to any LSPD supervisor who is qualified to use LSPD issued Motorcycles.
Certified by Traffic Command Division.
X-Ray Certification Ribbon
Given to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use LSPD issued Air Unit.
Certified by Air Support Command Division.
Marine Certification Ribbon
Given to any LSPD officer who is qualified to use LSPD issued patrol boats.
Certified by Advance Training Division.
Medical Certification Ribbon
Given to any LSPD officer who is qualified to perform Basic and Advance 10 minutes Medical Care.
Certified by Emergency Medical Services.
