Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Greater Hampton Roads Regional Crime Lines Top Cop Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is August 16, 2019.
The 2019 Top Cop Awards Dinner is Saturday, October 12th at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water Street in Portsmouth.
Categories and Criteria
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, salutary performance and dedication, as demonstrated by their leadership skills and personal achievements, from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. 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 sustained supportive efforts from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 contributed 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 must be 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.
Required Information to be Included in Nomination
• Submit nomination by e-mail only in standard 8 ½ x 11 portrait format. A Microsoft Word file is preferred but a PDF file is acceptable. Submit not later than August 16, 2019. Send to TopCop@888lockuup.com
• Nomination must be a minimum of one (1) typed page, and not exceed three (3) typed pages, including the following required header information:
– Award category
– Full name of nominee (person (title/rank if applicable), law enforcement group, corporation or organization)
– If a local community law enforcement group: names of leader and each member, including title & rank
– If corporation or organization: principal(s) & primary point of contact
– Nominee’s occupation or type of business, as applicable
– Each nominee’s full address, phone & fax numbers and e-mail address
– Nominator’s name (title if applicable), organization (if applicable), full address, phone & fax numbers and e-mail address
• In body of nomination, include:
– Detailed description of nominee’s contributions and performance in relation to category and associated criteria. Information must be very specific and detailed.
– Other recognition or awards received by nominee during eligibility period
– Any additional information that strengthens nomination and might assist in evaluating the nomination
Award selectees and respective nominators will be notified by e-mail by September 13, 2019
