Public Nominations
Metro North North Coast
Nomination Process
Community Nominations
A nomination form is designed that can be circulated throughout the community. Some places where they may be distributed are:
Nominations can also be made via the website.
A box is placed in each Local Area Command throughout the year to enable nominations to be made as they occur, as it is difficult to gather these nominations over a short period of time. Old election boxes are ideal.
A letter may be sent to any member of the public who has written to the command thanking an officer. The project is explained and the person is encouraged to fill in a nomination form.
Nominations are for January to December and are placed during the first six months of the next year.
Nominations are entered on an excel spreadsheet with an anonymous printout being created.
All nominations may be reviewed by a senior officer at the LAC to eliminate officers who may be under investigation. Names, ranks and situations are also verified.
Letters of Congratulations are sent to each Police Officer who is a finalist, together with a „inalist Certificate‟ These are usually handed out by each LAC‟ Superintendent.
Nominations need to close 4 weeks prior to the Presentation to allow time for verification and judging.
After judging, a letter is sent to finalists inviting them to the Presentation Dinner (no charge). Their family and friends pay for their own dinner.
Peer Nominations
Metro North North Coast
An officer from each LAC is awarded the "Rotary Peer Police Officer of the Year Award". Nominations may come from the following sources:
- · Monthly Superintendent‟ award recipient
- · Nominations by fellow officers
- · Incidence reports submitted by Superintendents
Peer nominations may be for categories, such as:
- · Detectives
- · Highway Patrol
- · Liaison
- · General Duties
- · Probationary Constables
Judging
A judging panel assesses each nomination according to the following criteria:
- · Courtesy
- · Kindness/Compassion
- · Devotion to Duty
- · Understanding
- · Community Involvement
- · Achievement
Judging is carried out by the following types of people:
- · Senior Police
- · Rotary Presidents
- · Past District Governors
- · Sponsors
Nominations are for January to December and are placed during the first six months of the next year. Nominations are entered on an excel spreadsheet with an anonymous printout being created. All nominations may be reviewed by a senior officer at the LAC to eliminate officers who may be under investigation. Names, ranks and situations are also verified.
Letters of Congratulations are sent to each Police Officer who is a finalist, together with a Finalist Certificate‟ These are usually handed out by each LAC‟ Superintendent. Nominations need to close 4 weeks prior to the Presentation to allow time for verification and judging.
After judging, a letter is sent to finalists inviting them to the Presentation