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POST Excellence in Training Award
Evaluation
This section describes the evaluation criteria used by the panel to select each winner.
Innovation
Nominees will be evaluated on the use of unique and innovative approaches in the design,
development, implementation, and presentation of training programs, leading to improved quality or
delivery of law enforcement practices. Innovation also includes new or creative approaches to program
delivery, or the introduction of new technology or creative uses for existing technology that lead to
improved quality or delivery of law enforcement training.
Impact
The nomination should fully describe the effectiveness of the achievement(s) on law enforcement
training. Are improvement(s) resulting from the accomplishment(s) limited to the immediate organization,
or do they impact or have the potential to impact other law enforcement organizations at the local,
regional, or state levels? The nomination should include any quality, cost effectiveness, operational,
or other related improvement(s) derived or projected as the result of the nominee's
accomplishment(s).
The nomination for Lifetime Achievement should focus on the same points but should be discussed
in terms of accomplishments throughout the nominee's career in law enforcement training. The number
of years (minimum 15) that the nominee has been in law enforcement training must be documented.
Reputation / Recognition
Nominations will be evaluated based on the reputation and recognition of the nominated individual or
organization. The nomination should emphasize how "sought out for advice" the nominee is by his or her peers.
It should also identify the nominee's reputation as a leader and innovator within law enforcement training and
any official recognition made by the individual's organization or peers.