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2-301.03 - Department Purple Heart Medal

  • Summary: Given to employees injured or killed in the line of duty.
  • Effective Date: 08-24-2023
  • Policy Change Notice: SO23-022
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Policy

The Chief may award the Department Purple Heart Medal for injuries suffered of a potentially incapacitating nature requiring immediate medical attention and sustained while in the performance of official duties:

  • While reacting to the actions of an offender,
  • While engaged in the apprehension of an offender, or
  • While protecting the life of another.

In addition, this award may be conferred if an injury was averted by the wearing of body armor that may have otherwise met the criteria.

The Department Purple Heart Medal recipient shall receive a commemorative medal with a purple ribbon, and a purple and white uniform bar.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

2-301.02 - Medal of Valor
2-301.04 - Medal of Commendation

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