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ORCPI Awards
THE OKLAHOMA COMMUNITY POLICING OFFICER AWARD
To honor those who make a difference by providing
service to their community.
Download the CPO application in Word format
Download the CPO checklist in Word format
CPO Award Recipients!
The Oklahoma Community Policing Officer Award was established by the Oklahoma
Regional Community Policing Institute and the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs
of Police to formally recognize uniformed officers, law enforcement executives
and involved community members for their efforts in establishing the community
policing philosophy within the state of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Community
Policing Officer Award identifies the recipient as an individual who not
only believes in the concept of community policing, but has also demonstrated
active participation in performing service to fellow officers, service
to their community, and for their efforts in building community partnerships.
It is the intent of the Oklahoma Community Policing Officer Award to
place honor on service to community through community policing practices.
The award sets a standard across Oklahoma and in individual municipalities
that indicates the recipient is committed to crime prevention through building
partnerships and community involvement.
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award is a ribbon which is displayed on the police uniform. The colors
of the ribbon are dark blue and gold. The two outer blue fields represent
law enforcement and the community as a whole. The middle blue field contains
the letters "CPO" encased in gold representing the recipient and the role
that they have played in bridging the gap between law enforcement and community
members. Each recipient also receives a certificate verifying that the
individual has met the criteria for the award.
Eligibility Requirements and Nomination Process
To be considered for the award, a candidate must have attended a minimum
of thirty-two (32) hours of community policing training. This training
may originate from the following sources (proof of course completion must
accompany all applications):
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Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute
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Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police
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C.L.E.E.T. certified community policing courses
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College courses in community policing
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Other federal or state community policing courses
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Other community policing courses as approved by ORCPI
If an individual believes that they meet the minimum educational requirements,
they may contact their Training Officer or the Oklahoma Regional Community
Policing Institute to initiate the application process.
The application packet consists of a completed application form, proof
of educational qualifications and a narrative written by the nominee's
chief of police. The chief's narrative will certify and describe the candidate's
active participation in the following areas:
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Personal philosophy
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Service to fellow officers
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Service to community
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Community partnerships
When the Oklahoma Regional Community Policing Institute receives the nomination
packet, it will be reviewed for completeness. If the application packet
is approved it will be forwarded to the Oklahoma Police Chief's Training
Foundation Executive Board for final review and approval. If, for some
reason, the nomination is not complete, or not approved, the nominee will
be notified. The application can be completed or clarified and resubmitted.
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