Award recognition bar's may be awarded at any time by the Board of Directors, otherwise the Constable of the Year and Distinguished Service award bars at least shall be issued upon nominations by the general membership and selection by the Board of Directors annually at the end of each fiscal year by a process determined by the President of the Association.

Special award recognition bar's may be awarded at any time by the Training Director & Deputy Training Director upon nominations and selections by the Training Committee.

Year of Service award bars are issued relating to years of service as "Constable" or "Deputy Constable" and does not relate to other prior Law Enforcement capacities.