Los Santos County Sheriff Department Ribbons & Decoration
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2025 6:42 pm
by Addie Bievens
RIBBONS & DECORATIONS
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Medal of Valor Exceptional heroic acts performed on or off-duty by employees or reserve members of this Department |
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Purple Heart Award / Line Of Duty / Heroes Fallen The Purple Heart Award is presented when an employee sustains a traumatic physical injury as a result of a violent encounter with the criminal element and the employee attempts to continue to perform his/her job functions. |
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Meritorious Conduct Gold Medal Awarded for heroic acts involving great personal risk to life or safety, performed during official duties. Actions may not reach the level of the Medal of Valor but still show outstanding bravery. |
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Meritorious Conduct Silver Medal For outstanding acts of bravery or service performed under dangerous conditions, but with less personal risk than the Gold Medal. |
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Meritonous Service Award warded to Department members who have performed duties or accomplishments of substantial significance to the Department |
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Distinguished Service Medal Awarded for distinguished and dedicated service of a high degree over an extended period. |
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Sheriff’s Award Exemplary Service Granted for exceptional work performance or major contributions that enhance the reputation and efficiency of the Department. |
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Sheriff’s Humanitarian Award The Sheriff’s Humanitarian Award is presented to those Department members who selflessly perform acts of personal commitment and sacrifice to help others. These acts are exceptional, ongoing, and extraordinary, and are considered well above the normal routine. |
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Lifesaving Award Presented to personnel who save or prolong a human life through prompt and direct action, on or off duty. |
| Public Safety Award The Public Safety Award is presented to entire bureaus or units whose employees’ combined outstanding efforts led to a positive impact on public safety, such as an area-wide decrease in Part I crimes or acquiring national recognition for significant accomplishments in public safety issues. | |
| Public Safety Award The Public Safety Award is presented to entire bureaus or units whose employees’ combined outstanding efforts led to a positive impact on public safety, such as an area-wide decrease in Part I crimes or acquiring national recognition for significant accomplishments in public safety issues. | |
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Unit Commander’s Award Presented by a Unit Commander for exceptional individual or team performance that positively impacts the unit’s mission. |
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Department Commendation Award Given to personnel whose performance brings positive public recognition to the LASD or results in significant Department benefit. |
| Specialized Unit Citation For members of specialized units (SEB, MCB, OSS, Homicide Bureau, Aero Bureau, K-9.) that achieve exceptional results as a team or division. | |
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Military Service Ribbon / Armed Forces Honors LSSD employees who have served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces with honorable discharge. |
YEARS OF SERVICE STARS AWARD
 Services stars in 5 years Sheriff's with 5 years (( 5 Month )) of service are eligible for one service star. |
Services stars in 10 years Sheriff's with 10 years (( 10 Month )) of service are eligible for one service star. |
Services stars in 15 years Sheriff's with 15 years (( 15 Month )) of service are eligible for one service star. |
Services stars in 20 years Sheriff's with 20 years (( 20 Month )) of service are eligible for one service star. |
Services stars in 25 years Sheriff's with 25 years (( 25 Month )) of service are eligible for one service star. |
Services stars in 30 years Sheriff's with 30 years (( 30 Month )) of service are eligible for one service star. |