Since 2000, the Greater Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines has gathered to honor local law enforcement officers, individuals, corporations and organizations that have helped make our community a safer place to live and work.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 awards. Submissions must be received no later than August 24, 2018.
DOWNLOAD THE 2018 NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS HERE.
Top Cop Awards categories include:
Local Community Law Enforcement Professional (Top Cop)
Nominees from each participating Hampton Roads locale will be considered based on their contributions in making their community safer through consistent, salutaryperformanceanddedication, as demonstrated by their leadership skills and personal achievements, from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. Nominees may be either an individual or a group such as a squad or unit.
Corporation, Organization and Individual (Civilian)
Nominees in these categories will be considered based on how their sustainedsupportiveeffortsfrom January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018contributed to making Hampton Roads a safer community in which to live and work. Civic, community and religious groups are eligible for the organization award. Corporations and organizations mustbe located in the Hampton Roads area.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominees will be considered based on outstanding leadership skills and personal achievement in direct support of crime solving that have, over a period of at least ten years, consistently contributed to making Hampton Roads a safer community. This category is open to individuals, both civilians and sworn law enforcement personnel, who meet the specified criteria.
Award selectees and respective nominators will be notified by e-mail by September 28, 2018.
