In March 2006 the Department decided to implement a program to acknowledge officers for their dedication to the citizens of Shelbyville by recognizing an Officer of the Month, Officer of the Year and Drunk Driving Enforcement Officer of the Year.  The criteria is listed at the bottom of the page.

1)      Officer of the month

This will be based on, but not limited to the following criteria:

a)      Criminal arrests

b)     Criminal investigations & Follow-up investigations

c)      Traffic arrests

d)     OWI arrests

e)      Other activity

f)       Overall positive attitude

g)      Involvement in situation(s) above and beyond the call of duty

h)      No valid complaints against the officer

2)      Officer of the year

This will be based on, but not limited to the following criteria:

a)      Number of times picked as Officer of the month during the year

b)     Involvement in the attempt to improve the overall perception of our department

3)      Drunk Driving Enforcement Officer of The Year

Obviously based on the number of drunk driving arrests in a calendar year.

       The Disciplinary/Accident Review Board will choose the officer.  His/her name will be posted on a plaque in the lobby of the police department and on our website.  The Officer of the Year and Drunk Driving Enforcement Officer of the Year will also receive a personalized plaque recognizing their accomplishments.

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