In an effort to recognize those Dallas Police Reserve Officers who volunteer their personal time to assist the Dallas Police Department in the varied functions of law enforcement, the DPA recognizes a Dallas Police Reserve Officer (regardless of reserve rank) who is currently a member of the Dallas Police Association, for their continued, outstanding volunteer service to their community and/or to the Dallas Police Association. The nomination is made by any Dallas Police Officer during October each year. The award is presented during the annual Cops’ Cop Awards Ceremony.