This order establishes awards, citations and commendations and
outlines procedures for granting them to employees of the Somerville
Police Department and also to members of the general public.
A star will be superimposed on the corresponding breast bar
when an award is made which is similar to one previously made.
All awards will be accompanied by a formal document approved
and signed by the Chief of Police and other designated officials bearing
the name of the employee and a description of the service rendered.