Acworth Cadet Awards
As a Public Safety Cadet, you will have the opportunity to earn proficiency awards, achievement awards, and advance through ranks. Cadets are recognized for their dedication and hard work each year at the annual awards banquet.
Presented to Law Enforcement Sector Public Safety Cadets selected competitively by the JEB Scholarship Foundation Board who have demonstrated
The recognition is a red and white ribbon bar with lamp of knowledge attachment.
Presented to a Law Enforcement Sector Public Safety Cadet attending the National Leadership Academy who best demonstrates outstanding leadership skills, initiative, creativity, dedication and future potential to become a visionary and dynamic leader.
The recognition is a green, white and red commendation ribbon bar with DEA badge attachment.
Presented to a Law Enforcement Sector Public Safety Cadet attending the National Leadership Academy who has distinguished themselves through demonstrated superlative leadership skills during the week-long event.
The recognition is a yellow and green ribbon bar with crossed flintlocks attachment.
Presented to Cadets upon recommendation of the partnering head of agency as recognition for making an outstanding contribution to the Public Safety Cadets program and/or their community.
The recognition is a gold ribbon bar.
Each Unit is encouraged to recognize one Cadet each year. This Cadet should be selected based on dependability, attitude, attendance, and contributions to the unit, department, and community. Outstanding Cadets are recognized for their exceptional performance and personal attributes.
The recognition is a blue ribbon bar.
Recognizes attendance at each scheduled Unit meeting or activity during the preceding year.
The recognition is a yellow and white ribbon bar.
Presented to Cadets who have been competitively selected for and completed a National Leadership Academy program certified by the PSC National Committee – Law Enforcement Sector.
The recognition is a black ribbon bar with torch attachment.
Presented to Cadets who successfully complete the Public Safety Cadets National Competitive Training Conference.
The recognition is a dark green ribbon bar.
Gold PSC Crest attachment placed on the NCTC ribbon bar of Cadets who attend more than one National Competitive Training Conference.
Presented to Cadets who attend a Unit, State, or Regional Training Academy consisting of at least thirty-six or forty-hours of consecutive training activities sanctioned by Public Safety Cadets.
The recognition is a multi-color: blue, yellow, gray, red ribbon bar.
May be awarded upon the accumulation of 100 hours of community service, including crowd or traffic control, parking service, community events support, etc. Service must be preapproved and logged by the Unit Mentor.
The recognition is a blue and yellow ribbon bar.
May be awarded upon completion of the basic 8 hours of crime prevention instruction as well as an additional 8 hours of training in areas such as neighborhood watch, home security survey, and bicycle registration. The award is presented to Cadets who participate in at least three departmental crime prevention projects with a total of 25 hours of activity.
The recognition is a green and gold ribbon bar.
Acknowledges proficiency in drug abuse prevention training and service.
Requires 6 hours of advanced training outlined in Drug Abuse Prevention for Teens (50 hours of service for Law Enforcement.
30 hours of service for Fire/Emergency Services) in at least two different drug abuse prevention projects.
The recognition is a blue and silver ribbon bar.
May be awarded upon successful completion of training in advanced first aid and CPR; how the Unit would assist in a disaster, such as flood, tornado, hurricane, etc.; and has participated in at least one civil defense or community-wide disaster training exercise.
This recognition is a red and white ribbon bar.
May be awarded upon the accumulation of 100 hours of service. Includes assistance to the partnering agency in areas such as records management, communications support, property control/inventory, facility tours, etc.
May be awarded upon the accumulation of 60 hours of training as specified in the PSC Standard Operating Procedures, Section 2.2 Career Orientation Training.
This recognition is a red and blue ribbon bar.
The award consists of two (2) phases: Physical assessment and Cognitive assessment. The physical assessment was created to include a health screening format to assist the Cadet in determining if they should proceed with the physical assessment. A standardized assessment format ensures that the assessments are universal in nature and easy to administer by Unit Mentors. The cognitive assessment was developed utilizing universally accepted knowledge, skills and abilities.
The recognition is a blue, gold, white, green, and red ribbon bar.
Awarded to those Cadets who complete one year of satisfactory service in the Unit.
A silver star device may be awarded for each additional year of satisfactory service.
A gold star device may be awarded for a total of five years of satisfactory service.
The recognition is a red ribbon bar.
Recognizes completion of 8 hours of firearms safety training and
demonstration of safe and proper handling of firearms in accordance with the guidelines stated in the PSC/SOP for Law Enforcement Sector Firearms Certification Program.
This recognition is the PSC Marksmanship bar. Available for Bronze Marksman, Silver-Sharpshooter and Gold-Expert levels of achievement.
Awarded for demonstrating safe and proper handling of firearms during a competitive marksmanship event. Award comes in Gold, Silver and Bronze for achieving First, Second or Third Place in Individual or Team events.
This recognition is the PSC Competitive Marksmanship Distinction Badge.
May be worn by a Cadet who has achieved (TBD).
The recognition is a red, white, and blue ribbon bar.
A silver star device may be awarded for each additional award in each category.
A gold star device may be awarded to reflect five awards in the same category.
Presented to a Cadet in recognition of their performance, going above and beyond while working a detail, event, or any notable action in a non-cadet capacity.
The recognition is a blue and green ribbon bar.
Presented to a Cadet who holds a 3.0 GPA or higher. A Silver Lamp will be attached to this ribbon for a Cadet who has a 3.5 GPA or higher, and a Gold Lamp will be attached for a Cadet who has a 4.0 GPA.
The recognition is a light blue with a dark blue center strip ribbon bar.
Presented to a Cadet who has demonstrated excellent leadership abilities, follows all Cadet Core values, maintains a positive attitude, always encouraging other cadets, and being a positive role model.
The recognition is a gray ribbon bar.
Presented to a Cadet who competes in a competition in the event of Honor Guard, Color Guard, Drill, or Uniform Inspection. In addition, the Cadet must also present the flag at three public events.
Presented to a Cadet who has recruited 2 or more cadets during the year. Cadets must become members of the program to be credited for the recruiting award.
The recognition is a purple and gray ribbon bar.
Presented to a Cadet who has been selected as a member of the Drill/Honor Guard Team.
☐ Approved New Cadet for the Program
☐Must complete six months of probation without any disciplinary issues
☐Must complete 50 community service hours
☐Maintain 80% attendance
☐ Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
☐ Must be a member in good standing, no disciplinary within the last 12 months (at least 1 year as a Cadet)
☐Maintain 80% attendance
☐Must complete 100 community service hours
☐Have earned a total of three Proficiency Awards
☐Attended at least one competition
☐Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
☐ Must be a member in good standing, no disciplinary within the last 12 months (at least 2 years as a Cadet)
☐Maintain 80% attendance
☐Must complete 150 community service hours
☐Attended at least two competitions
☐Have earned a total of at least five proficiency awards
☐Served one term on the Unit Leadership Team
☐ Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
☐Must be a member in good standing, no disciplinary within the last 12 months (at least 3 years as a Cadet)
☐Maintain 80% attendance
☐Achieved at least 250 hours of community service
☐Earned the Law Enforcement Proficiency Award
☐Have earned a total of at least six proficiency awards
☐Senior Public Safety Cadet for at least 12 months
☐Served two terms on the Unit Leadership Team
☐Attended at least three local competitions & one National Training Conference / Competition
☐Graduated from the Law Enforcement Experience Academy or the National Leadership Academy
☐ Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
2023 Cadet Award Recipients
2022 Cadet Award Recipients
