a.) The display of a high degree of initiative professionalism, and obvious display of a beneficial attitude towards the Elyria Police Department or the citizens of Elyria.

b.) Some action that has result in credit being brought to the Elyria Police Department, fellow employees or the idividual police officer or police employee.

c.) Demonstrated job proficiency and abilities in resolving sensitive situations, which resulted in a safe and successful conclusion.

d.) Performancde beyond the normal requirerments of an assignment to contribute to a more efficient or effective police service.

e.) Actions which display a superior intelligence, effort or which results in an important apprehension or solution to a crime.

f.) An outstanding act, achievement, or accompolishment which has resulted in the improved operation or administration of the Elyria Police Department.

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Recipients for the year 2000
Captain Will
Patrolman Merrill
Father Patrick O'Connor
Brian J. Rothgery

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Recipients for the year 1999
Lieutenant Whitely
Lieutenant Jurco
Sergeant Dussell & Detective Ellis
Patrolman Welsh & Patrolman Rider
Detective Willis
Patrolman H. Adams

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