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Commission establishes distinguished service award; executive director to develop nomination process
Summary
The State Police Commission authorized creation of an annual Distinguished Service Award for classified members, directed the executive director to draft nomination and selection procedures, and set the inaugural presentation for May 2026.
The State Police Commission on May 8 approved creation of an annual Distinguished Service Award for a classified member of the state police service and authorized the executive director to develop and publish the nomination and selection process.
Commissioners said the award is intended to recognize troopers who provide exceptional, sustained service and leadership—often work that is less visible but important to the agency and public safety. The commission discussed details such as who may nominate candidates and whether nominations would come from each troop; commissioners asked the executive director to return with recommended procedures for review.
The commission set an inaugural presentation date of May 2026 and authorized the executive director to draft required rules detailing eligibility, nomination sources, selection criteria and frequency.
A motion to direct the executive director to draft the nomination and selection process was made and seconded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote. Commissioners asked staff to present specific language and procedural details in a future meeting so the commission can formally adopt the rules before the inaugural award.
