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Police AwardsChief's Medal of Valor* - awarded to a member of the Department who, in the intelligent performance of his/her duty, and at grave and imminent personal danger performs an act which is so laudable in itself as to merit such praise. Chief's Medal of Heroism* - awarded to a member of the Department who, in the intelligent performance of his/her duty, and at grave and imminent personal danger, engages in successful combat with an armed and dangerous adversary or who as a result of this combat is so wounded as to place his/her life in jeopardy. The Police Cross - awarded to a sworn officer who in the intelligent performance of his/her duty is seriously injured. Police Distinguished Service Medal - awarded to a member of the Department who in the intelligent performance of his/her duty and at personal danger, apprehends or through his/her actions causes to be apprehended a dangerous felon. Departmental Citation - awarded to a member of the Department who through his/her own initiative and diligence, apprehends or through his/her actions causes to be apprehended a felon who might otherwise go undetected. Police Merit Award - awarded to a member of the Department upon commission of intelligent and valuable police service which demonstrates a special faithfulness or devotion to duty. The Police Merit Award will be issued for acts of valor or service to the West Hartford Police Department. Unit Citation - awarded to individual sworn or civilian members of a unit who exhibited exceptional professional skill and conduct during a coordinated action. * (These two are of equal importance)
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