A Wichita Police Officer who shall, in the line of duty, perform an act or acts of outstanding bravery, gallantry, or courage in furthering the basic police purposes by: - Protection of life and property, - Enforcement of the law, - Preservation of the public peace, - Prevention of criminal acts, or - Apprehension of criminals; and who shall perform this act or acts    without regard for his/her own safety or at great physical risk,   prompted only by his/her sense of duty to mankind and when such   act or acts are above and beyond the ordinary call of duty and are   performed without thought of reward or gain, shall be eligible to   receive the Gold Wreath of Honor.