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OCPA 2008 ANNUAL AWARDS

Crime prevention is everyone’s business. It is the responsibility of all levels of government and communities. It is linked with solving social problems and is far more than security. Crime prevention requires a central position in law enforcement. It is cost-effective and may be tailored to local needs and conditions. Ultimately, crime prevention improves the quality of life for residents and empowers them to build a better future in their communities.

The Ohio Crime Prevention Association Annual Awards recognize and honor law enforcement and community partners for their exceptional efforts toward preventing crime, while educating and involving their communities in effective, long-lasting prevention strategies. The 2008 Crime Prevention Awards will be presented to award recipients at the OCPA 31st Annual Conference Awards Program at the DoubleTree Hotel Columbus-Worthington in Columbus on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. For a list of 2007 honorees, check the OCPA web site at www.ocpa-oh.org.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Ohio Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year
Ohio Crime Prevention Volunteer of the Year
Ohio Crime Prevention Corporate Award
Ohio Crime Prevention Special Project Award
Ohio Crime Prevention Media Award

OCPA Award Category Descriptions

Ohio Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year

Ohio Crime Prevention Association member.
Private or public sector crime and loss prevention, non law enforcement and law enforcement. There will be one award in the Non Law Enforcement category and the Law Enforcement category will be awarded in the following sub categories: (1) Departments less than 51 sworn officers; (2) Departments 51 to 100 sworn officers; (3) Departments more than 100 sworn officers.
Crime prevention or community policing a major aspect of current employment.
Exemplary commitment to improving the quality of life through crime prevention efforts.

Ohio Crime Prevention Volunteer of the Year

A civilian or corporate volunteer who has dedicated themselves to the reduction of crime in their community by forming a grass roots or corporate bond with law enforcement.

Ohio Crime Prevention Corporate Award

Presented to a corporation or small business whose contributions to crime prevention are exemplary in nature.

Ohio Crime Prevention Special Project Award

Awarded to an agency or municipality that defines and problem solves an issue utilizing distinct and effective measures. Awarded in three categories: (1) Departments less than 51 sworn officers; (2) Departments 51 to 100 sworn officers; (3) Departments more than 100 sworn officers.
Project initiated in 2007.

Ohio Crime Prevention Media Award

A media outlet that works in concert with law enforcement to inform and assist a community in crime reduction.

OCPA Award Summaries

Award summaries should provide a comprehensive description of the individual, project or strategy being nominated for this year’s award. Consider the following questions before writing your summary. Summaries may be no longer than three double-spaced, single-sided typed pages.

Does Your Summary . . .

Describe the scope of the nominee’s past and current involvement in successful crime prevention and policing initiatives, including those at the city, county or state level?
Detail the nominee’s crime prevention responsibilities, and commitment to the community being served?
Identify positive changes in the community because of the nominee’s work?
Include a summary of the crime prevention project, community policing or homeland security strategy, and related goals and accomplishments?
Relate how and why the project began?
Explain how the project or initiative is funded?
Provide information on the number of community partners, or residents involved in the crime prevention, community policing or homeland security initiative?
Explain how progress of the project, initiative or strategy is determined?
Describe the strategy employed to implement the project, initiative or strategy?
Provide information on evaluation of the project, initiative or strategy?
Answer why the nominated individual, project, initiative or strategy is most deserving of the award?

OCPA Award Guidelines

Entry Form and award summary (Required) Supporting Materials (Optional)

Award nominations will be disqualified if all rules are not followed.

Entry forms and award summaries must be typed.
Submit a separate entry form for each award nomination submitted.
Submit a total of seven completed award packets for each nomination. This includes six copies and the original.
Award summaries may be up to three double-spaced, single-sided pages in length.
You may submit any supporting materials that you believe support your entry. You need only submit one set of supporting materials. Please note that these materials will not be returned.
There will be one award recipient in the award categories Ohio Crime Prevention Volunteer of the Year, Ohio Crime Prevention Corporate Award and Ohio Crime Prevention Media Award. The award category Ohio Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year will have four award recipients and Ohio Crime Prevention Special Project Award will have three award recipients. Honorable mentions will be awarded at the discretion of the awards judges.
The 2008 Ohio Crime Prevention Association awards panel includes individuals involved in statewide crime prevention and policing activities. The OCPA president and awards judges are ineligible to submit nominations or receive awards.
For publicity purposes, you may include with your award packet the name of the nominee’s state senator and representative.
Award recipients from 2007 are ineligible to receive an award in the same award category in 2008. They may, however, submit or receive nominations for awards in other categories.
Award recipients will receive one full complimentary registration to the 2008 OCPA Conference, and may invite one guest to the Awards Presentation and Luncheon.
Entries must be postmarked by March 14, 2008.
For questions regarding the OCPA Annual Awards or Annual Conference, call Brenda L. Kuba, OCPA Membership Services Director, or Eric Poklar, OCPA Executive Director at (614) 718-3211 or by e-mail at brenda.kuba@ocpa-oh.org or eric.poklar@ocpa-oh.org