CATEGORY lll CRITERIA

Category lll competition is open to programs or operations that express or experience innovation, economic results, benefits to the agency or others and new developments that may be of advantage or value to others.  Commercial products or services are excluded and this competition is limited to programs that are designed and created by the operator of the program.  The four (4) criteria identified below are each worth a MAXIMUM OF 25 POINTS.  A narrative not to exceed 2,000 words should be used to cover the four (4) major areas.  Photos and graphics should be used to further detail each of the four (4) criteria.

• Productivity Improved or Problem Solved - Explain how the program has increased efficiency, improved productivity, relieved congestion or solved a problem.
  
• Measured Benefit of Program or Operation - Describe the success of the program and what standard of measurement was used to determine success (efficiency, safety, savings of time or money, etc.)
  
• Innovation/Creativity - Note the various elements that make this program or operation creative.  Explain how this program/operation is original and unique.
  
• Adaptability By Others - Describe how this program can be usable by other agencies.  Explain the ease by which others can adapt the program/operation to their use.
  
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