University of North Georgia Public Safety Sgt. Charles “Brody” Clements was named Officer of the Year by the Georgia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
The award was given to Sgt. Clements September 28 at a ceremony in Brunswick at Coastal Pines College.
A UNG release said the award is presented to one officer within the state of Georgia each year, recognizing outstanding contributions to campus safety.
Director of Public Safety and UNG Chief of Police Greg Williams said, "Since joining the UNG team 13 years ago, Sgt. Clements has distinguished himself as a leader in our department and the community."
Clements was nominated by UNG Public Safety Capt. Dennis Dorsey. Clements was described as the model staff member by Dorsey.
"Sgt. Clements is by far the most customer-service-oriented police officer I have been around in my 30-year career. He never says no. If a member of our university community is in need, Sgt. Clements will stop at nothing to make sure those needs are met," Dorsey said. "Not a week goes by that I do not receive some type of compliment for the work he does."
Capt. Dorsey said Clements has become one of the most well-known officers among faculty, staff, and students.
"His character is unmatchable, and I have been around many police officers in my lifetime. Everyone who interacts with Sgt. Clements leaves with the same impression," Dorsey said. "Many times, I will receive a call from other departments on campus for assistance, and when I tell them I am sending Sgt. Clements, they seem to be at ease because they know the job will get done and get done right."
Dorsey said he appreciates Clement's commitment to his work.
"Every day he is working, he comes by my office and asks, 'Captain, is there anything that needs to be done?' He has mentioned to me many times that this is the last job he will ever have," Dorsey said. "I think his dedication is admirable. When you talk about police officers, because most hop from job to job, Sgt. Clements is dedicated to making this the best university in the system."
Sgt. Clements and Officer Madison Comer were honored for their life-saving efforts on a runner who collapsed at the Firecracker 5K race route in Dahlonega, Georgia, in July.
