The TPSB maintains a Standing Awards Committee ("the Committee"). The Committee ensures corporate consistency and fairness in the determination of eligibility for awards. The Committee is responsible for determining the recipients of the following awards:

  1. Medal of Honour
    • granted to a police officer or a civilian member for distinguished acts of bravery
    • requires approval of the Board following recommendation by the Standing Awards Committee
  2. Medal of Merit
    • granted to a police officer or civilian Member for outstanding acts of bravery or highest level of performance of duty
    • requires approval of the Board following recommendation by the Standing Awards Committee
  3. Merit Mark
    • granted to a police officer or a civilian Member for exemplary acts of bravery, performance of duty, community policing initiatives, or innovations or initiatives that enhance the image or operation of the Service
    • approval delegated to Standing Awards Committee
  4. Commendation
    • granted to a police officer or a civilian Member for exceptional performance of duty, community policing initiatives, or innovations or initiatives that enhance the image or operation of the Service
    • approval delegated to Standing Awards Committee  
  5. Teamwork Commendation 
    • granted to groups and teams of uniform and civilian Members for exceptional performance of duty, the development and implementation of community policing initiatives or any innovation or initiative that enhances the image or operation of the Service. All recipients will have successfully participated in a common goal or an event
    • approval delegated to Standing Awards Committee
  6. Community Member Award
    • acknowledges member of the public in for acts of unselfish assistance rendered to the Service, including recognition of long service volunteers or for an initiative or innovation that has had a positive effect on the image or operation of the Service
    • approval delegated to the Awards Co-ordinator 
  7. Partnership Award
    • acknowledges unselfish assistance given to the Service by groups of citizens or organizations. The award also recognizes initiatives and innovations that have had a positive impact on the image or operation of the Service
    • approval delegated to Standing Awards Committee
  8. Robert Qualtrough Award
    • In honour and in memory of the late Superintendent Robert Qualtrough, this annual award will be given, jointly, to community members and to uniform and/or civilian Service Members who have demonstrated excellence and leadership through their participation in an innovative and effective police-community partnership initiative. For the purposes of this award, effective police-community partnerships are those which foster relationships of trust and showcase police and community working toward a common cause - the safety of our communities.
  9. Mental Health Excellence Award
    • This annual award will be given to Service Members who have demonstrated excellence, compassion and respect in their interactions with members of the community who are experiencing mental illness.
    • Examples of meritorious service include a demonstration of exemplary de-escalation techniques or particular sensitivity in dealing with an individual experiencing mental illness, or an established body of work over many years or an entire career in this area.
  10. Auxiliary Police Commendation

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