Law Enforcement & Security Officer Appreciation Luncheon

The Florida West Coast Chapter of ASIS held its annual Law Enforcement and Security Officer Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday May 21, 2009.

All too often, the accomplishments of law enforcement officers and private security officers are forgotten or ignored by the public, clients, and the media. This annual event recognizes law enforcement officers and security officers from Tampa Bay who have performed selfless acts that are above and beyond the call of duty. We want them to know that their efforts are indeed appreciated and have not gone unnoticed.

The Officer of the Year award is presented to a Law Enforcement Officer and a Security Officer who performs an act of courage involving the risk of personal injury for the purpose of protecting life and/or property; or, who in the performance of their duties, physically rescues a person from the likelihood of certain death or renders first aid to a person whose life is in immediate jeopardy.

The Excellence in Performance award is presented to Law Enforcement Officers and Security Officers who display continued job performance in their assignments in a distinguished and exemplary manner. And/or perform an act of extraordinary intelligence or invaluable service.

Framed Meritorious Service Certificates awarded to Law Enforcement Officers and Security Officers who have made valuable contributions through their actions, or through the development of innovative and successful policies, procedures, or methods to increase efficiency in an administrative or operational procedure for the safety and well being of individuals or for the protection of assets.