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The American
Legion
Law
Enforcement
Officer of
the Year
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Program Goal
The Preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion includes as one of its
major objectives “….to maintain Law and Order.” The goal of the Iowa Department
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award is to select a well rounded Law
Enforcement Officer who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements
expected of his/her position and has demonstrated a distinctive pattern of
community service coupled with professional achievement. Episodes of heroism
will, of course, also be included where noted. A major secondary purpose of this
award is to encourage the further development of Post Law and Order Committees
to recognize enforcement officers by Posts in the American Legion.
Eligibility Criteria
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Be a citizen of the United
States
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Be a living, active, full-time
paid, sworn law enforcement officer entrusted with full authority and with
powers of arrest
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Reside or be assigned for duty
to a City, County, District, State or Federal Law Enforcement Agency within
the Department of Iowa
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Nominees are not required to be
veterans or members of The American Legion
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Nominees selected for this award
should be available to receive this award at The American Legion Department
Convention
Application
Applications packets should include:
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A completed application form used as the cover page of this
application. Click here to
download cover page.
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A total of 12 pages of service documentation. The first 6 pages
will be one-sided 8 ˝” 11” bond paper and include approximately four or five
pages of the individual’s service narrative. The second 6 pages may be
two-sided and include supporting citations and other documentation to include
press articles. Within the service documentation, a letter from the nominee’s
supervisor must be included. Specific acts of community service, heroism and
meritorious performance recognized by his/her law enforcement agency should
also be included and documented. Outstanding service to the Community, State
or Nation by the officer, in both on-duty and off-duty activities, should be
explained for the past year and may include previous years.
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A 5” x 7” photograph of the nominee.
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A copy of your nominee’s State or Federal certification as a
law enforcement officer.
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Posts should submit one copy of the completed application to:
The American Legion, Department of Iowa, Attention: Programs Director, 720
Lyon St., Des Moines, IA 50309. Applications must be received at Department
Headquarters by February 1.
Judging and Guidelines
Guidelines will be based on the following criteria and maximum percentage points
will be allocated as follows:
| Community Service |
35 points |
| Professional Career |
40 points |
| Heroism |
20 points |
| Letters of recognition |
5 points |
Members of the National Affairs
Commission will serve as judges. Judging will be done at Mid-Winter Conference.
Department Awards to Winner
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$100 toward expenses to attend Department Convention.
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Plaque.
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Letter of Commendation signed by Department of Iowa Commander
and Adjutant.
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Application will be entered in National contest.
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