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UTDPD Website
Version 6.0 - 2007

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Technical Consultants:
Rich Williams
CSI, Student Union

Alex Volfson
UTD Web Services

Nika Nestor
UTD Web Services

Site Designer and Consultant:
Roger Stearns

UTDPD Web Team:
Asst.Chief Debra Marable
Corporal Misty Boyd
TCO Kevin Grubbs

Awards & Recognition
SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
Sgt Chris Dickson
Sgt Roger Stearns
Cpl Terry McCurry
Sgt Richard McMillan
Sgt Richard McMillan
LT Joe Persyn
Sgt Joe Persyn
Sgt Joe Persyn
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
Cpl Raul Rodriquez
Ofc Chris Dickson
Det Steve Finney
Cpl Terry McCurry
Ofc Raymond Dyson
Ofc Bernard Parson
Ofc Mike Seelye
Ofc Roger Stearns
DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
TCO Doug Johnson
TCO Mark Routson
TCO Doug Johnson
TCO Doug Johnson
TCO Doug Johnson
TCO Charles Wolfe
TCO Karla Perez
TCO Karla Perez
CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
Steve Bettley
Mary Spradlin
Virgil Robinson
Krys Braxton
Karla Perez
Bonnie Edwards
Lee Holbrook
Virgil Robinson
GUARD OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
Jesse DeGuzman
Ryan Ballard
Ryan Ballard
Rickie Brown
Rickie Brown
Rickie Brown
Rickie Brown
Rickie Brown
EXPLORER OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
Jason Spradlin
Karla Beckner
Mark Routson
Andrew Withers
Tom Lee
Tom Lee
Sergio Rodriquez
John Maki
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
Julie Ayyad
Kim Winkler
MERITORIOUS CONDUCT
2006
2006
2003
2002
Detective Steve Finney
Officer Chris Dickson
Lieutenant Joe Persyn
Detective Mike Seelye
TOP GUN
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
Ofc Allan Houser
Ofc Chris Dickson
Sgt Richard McMillan
Sgt Richard McMillan
Cpl Tim McKinney
Ofc Tim McKinney
Ofc Tim McKinney
Cpl Richard McMillan
Ofc Richard McMillan
Ofc Richard McMillan
Ofc Chuck Harris
Ofc Steve Boyd
RISING STAR
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
Dorothy Miller
Mark Routson
Karla Beckner
Barnette Cloud
Ofc Benard Parson Scholarship
2006
2005
Michelle Buggs
Irene Pospelova
[ Scholarship Information]

Awards Order of Precedence

Recognition Bars are displayed and worn on the right side of the uniform in order of precedence. The highest award is on the top right and is worn closest to the heart. Lower ranked awards are worn to the left side of and below higher ranked awards. Two or three bars across are authorized

Hold your cursor over the image for a description of the recognition bar.


Police Shield
Officer was seriously injured in the line of duty as a result of an assault, fire, or explosion. Purple Heart
In the performance of duties was injured while faced with deadly force or force intended to cause serious bodily injury. Medal of Valor
For exceptional bravery and courageous action in the performance of duties while aware of immenent risk of serious personal injury or death.
Civilian of the Year
Annually the department staff votes to recognize a co-worker for their outstanding performance in their repsective areas of responsibilities. Officer of the Year 
Annually the department staff votes to recognize a co-worker for their outstanding performance in their repsective areas of responsibilities. Supervisor of the Year
Annually the department staff votes to recognize a co-worker for their outstanding performance in their repsective areas of responsibilities. Meritorious Conduct
In the performance of duty, demonstrates exemplary behavior or perserverance above and beyond normal expectations. Chancellor's Pistol Match Team
Worn by the winners of the two-officer team annual Chancellor's Trophy pistol competition.
Bachelors Degree
Recognition of Officers who have completed a Bachelor Degree from an institution of higher education. Masters Degree
Recognition of Officers who have completed a Masters Degree from an institution of higher education. Southwestern Legal Institue Leadership School
Recognition of Officers who have completed the Southwestern Legal Institue Leadership School. Northwestern Leadership Command & Staff College
Recognition of Officers who have completed the Northwestern Leadership Command & Staff College. LEMIT GMI - Leadership Command College
Recognition of Officers who have completed the Graduate Management Institute - Leadership Command College - though the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. FBI National Academy
Recognition of Officers who have completed the presitgious FBI National Academy training for law enforcement leadership and executive development.
TCLEOSE Certified Instructor 
Recognition of Officers who have completed an instructor training course and are TCLEOSE certified as a law enforcement Instructor. Police Commendation
Recognition of Officers who have received a commendation from a certified law enforcement agency or Distict Attorney's office for outstanding service in the performance of their duties above and beyond normal expectations or responsibilities.  Multiple award recipients will be denoted with the number of commendations received in the center of the ribbon. Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate
Professional certificate recognition for officers who have met the requirements set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Advanced Peace Officer Certificate
Professional certificate recognition for officers who have met the requirements set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Master Peace Officer Certificate
Professional certificate recognition for officers who have met the requirements set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). Good Conduct Award
Recognition of Officers who have served 5 consecutive years without written reprimand, suspension or demotion. Subsequent awards are recognized by a gold star device.
The Top Gun Award
Awarded to an Officer with the highest firearms qualification score. Drug Recognition Expert
Recognition of Officers who have completed the extensive training and are certified as a drug regnition expert. Field Training Officer
Recognition of Officers certified and serving as a Field Training officer. Field Training Sergeant
Recognition of Officers certified and serving as a Field Training Sergeant. Department Training Officer
Denotes Department Training Officer. Firearms Instructor
Recognition of Officers who are TCLEOSE certified firearms instructors for law enforcement.
30 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department. Militray Service Ribbon
Recognition of Officers who are currently Honorably serving in a branch of the United States Military or prior service with Honorable Discharge. Firearms Marksman
Recognition for performance during annual firearms qualifications. Firearms Sharpshooter
Recognition for performance during annual firearms qualifications. Firearms Expert
Recognition for performance during annual firearms qualifications. Firearms Master
Recognition for performance during annual firearms qualifications.
2 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department. 5 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department. 10 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department. 15 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department. 20 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department. 25 Years of Service
Recognition of time served with the Department.
Certified Accident Investigator/Reconstructionist
Recognition of officers who are Certified Accident Investigators. Explorer Post Advisor
Recognition of those officers serving as members & advisors of the Law Exploring Program. CERT Member
In recognition of personnel who are certified as a Community Emergency Response Team member. Special Response Team
Recognition of Officers who have either been through a minimum of 40 hours of specialized training in special response tactics. Bike Patrol Officer
Recognition of officers who recived training and are certified through IPMBA - International Police Mountain Bike Association, or as part of the UTD PD bike patrol program has completed the number of miles set as a prerequisite for this recognition. Certified Motorcycle Officer
Recognition of Officers who have completed the extensive training and are certified as a motorcycle officer.