Hawkesbury Police Explorers - Proficiency Awards Program

Explorers who have excelled in various aspects and fields shall have the opportunity to be awarded a symbol of recognition to be displayed on their uniform in the form of a lanyard. The awardees shall be given a written certificate of the commendation. A true copy of the certificate shall be put into the Explorer's file. Unless stated, recognition shall be awarded by the Program Director upon his discretion. Furthermore, propositions for commendations may be accepted from fellow Explorers, police officers, civilian employees or any other member or organisation from the community. The propositions shall be evaluated and added to the member's file. The Director shall then decide if the aforementioned member should be awarded a commendation lanyard.

Each level of proficiency shall be identified by it’s own lanyard colour. In all, there are four (4) levels of proficiency (or classes). Proficiency shall be awarded upon satisfaction of the following criteria :

Physical Fitness Award – Awarded to those who met the physical fitness test criteria and demonstrated an effort in maintaining or achieving a high level of fitness.

School Performance Award – Awarded to those who have performed well at school and whose school average of 80% or above (yearly average secondary level) or 75% (post secondary)

Public Communication Award – Awarded to those who have made public appearances, speeches or presentations during Explorer activities in achieving and promoting Explorer objectives.

Leadership Award – Awarded to those who have constantly demonstrated excellence in leadership during Explorer activities.

Emergency Preparedness Award – Certifies that the Explorer has received training in First Aid and C.P.R. and has successfully completed the training. (Must have valid competency card to confirm training)

Community Service Award – Acknowledges many hours of community service, including crowd safety control, parking service, community events, etc… Service must be during approved Explorer duties.

Law Enforcement Service Award – Acknowledges assistance to the police service in it’s daily operations (in such areas as inventory control, data processing, police training, etc…)

Tenure Award – Awarded to those Explorers who have completed one year of satisfactory service with the program.

Attendance Award – Recognizes perfect attendance at scheduled meetings and activities during a one year period.

Crime Prevention Award – Awarded to those who initiated, directed or participated in crime prevention programs and initiatives.

	In order to achieve the level of 4^th class Explorer, the member must qualify for an award mentionned above and have completed a year of service. This level is recognized by a black lanyard worn on the left shoulder, under the epaulet, tied at the left-side shirt pocket.

	In order to achieve the level of 3^rd class Explorer, the member must have accumulated any 3 different awards. This level is recognized by a white lanyard worn on the left shoulder, under the epaulet, tied at the left-side front shirt pocket.

	In order to achieve the level of 2^nd class Explorer, the member must have accumulated any 6 different awards. This level is recognized by a red lanyard worn on the left shoulder, under the epaulet, tied at the left-side front shirt pocket.

	In order to achieve the level of 1^st class Explorer, the member must have accumulated at least 8 of the 10 awards. This level is recognized by a gold lanyard worn on the left shoulder, under the epaulet, tied at the left-side front shirt pocket.

For the Explorers, a system for recognizing their hard work is an essential part of the program as they often go without public recognition for their dedication and hard work.

Lanyards would be the most versatile system for recognizing proficiency, as they would be recognizable by the public, not in the way of any equipment and comfortable for the member who has to wear it.

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