Awards and Recognition
The University of Georgia Police Department experienced a great deal of success in its core mission of protecting and providing professional and dedicated public service to the University community during 2011. The courage and integrity that has become the standard for UGA Police Officers was exemplified during 2010 by several officers whose actions drew praise from both their fellow officers and the University community alike. The University of Georgia Police Department recognizes these substantial achievements and congratulates these officers for their excellent work.
Uniformed Officer of the Year
The Uniformed Officer of the Year Award is presented to the Patrol Officer who best represents the work ethic and attitude that our uniformed officers exhibit, based on the opinion of his or her peers and supervisors. This year’s recipient is SPO Bobby Humphries.
Communications Officer of the Year
The Communications Officer of the Year Award recipient is also chosen by peers and supervisors within the department and recognizes the Communications employee who best represents the standards of the Communications Division. This year’s recipient is Communications Officer Macie Fouche.
Admin / Support Employee of the Year
The Admin / Support employee of the Year Award is presented to the non-sworn support staff member selected by his or her peers for excellence in providing a number of functions that aren’t always apparent on a daily basis. Melissa Byrd was selected as the 2011 recipient.
Plain Clothes Officer of the Year
The Plain Clothes Officer of the Year Award is given to the officer assigned to a non-patrol function such as the Criminal Investigations Division, the Western Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, or the Crime Prevention Unit. The 2011 recipient is Corporal Matthew Slayton.
Public Safety Employee of the Year
The Police Department Employee of the Year Award is given to the Police employee who, based on the opinions of his or her peers and supervisors, best demonstrates the overall honor, integrity and professionalism that each and every University of Georgia Police Department employee strives to exhibit. Corporal Daniel Martin was selected as the 2011 recipient.
Other Recognition
The University of Georgia Police Department would also like to recognize several individuals who have excelled in the area of firearms proficiency over the course of 2011. The University of Georgia Police Department is proud of the hard work and training put in by these Officers in this crucial area of performance. The officers listed below achieved a combined average for all firearms qualifications of 90% or higher for the year:
| Cpl. Lashawn Blake | Ofc. Matt Browning | Cpl. Brandon Cain |
| Ofc. Glenn Cowan | Ofc. Ronald Francis | Sgt. Will Graham |
| Sgt. Derrick Gregory | Ofc. Kenneth Harris | Cpl. Joseph Mahoney |
| Cpl. Andrew Mahaney | Ofc. Tony Mattox | Ofc. Corey Moon |
| Cpl. Matt Mortensen | Ofc. Jay Park | Sgt. Britt Peacock |
| Cpl. Matt Rice | Cpl. Gene Rankin | Cpl. Seth Robinson |
| Ofc. Scott Rowell | SPO Daniel Saunders | Sgt. Johnny Seawright |
| Cpl. Matt Slayton | Ofc. Ashley Spillers | Ofc. Chris Storey |
| Sgt. Lance Tipton | Ofc. Greg Williams | Sgt. Rusty Williams |
| Mr. Brian Nelson | ||
Each year, the officer who has the highest combined average during annual firearms qualifications is awarded the Top Gun Award. The 2011 Top Gun goes to Corporal Lashawn Blake and Officer Glenn Cowan, who tied with an impressive 99.65% average for the year. Officer Cowan is shown here accepting his award from Captain Gregory.
The University of Georgia Police Department Command Staff Award Recipients
The command staff of the University of Georgia Police Department wishes to recognize these individuals with the inaugural Command Staff Award. The recipients for this award were nominated by shift commanders from all divisions of the department. These individuals have displayed the effort and attitude that all personnel are encouraged to strive for. The Command Staff Award recipients who were able to attend the awards ceremony are pictured receiving their respective awards below.
Sgt. Trent Taylor
Cpl. John Gagliano
SPO Bobby Humphries
Sgt. Derrick Gregory
Cpl. Charles Worn
Lt. Adam Fouche
Additional 2011 recipients not pictured include CO Kay Hassler, Ofc. Jason Vogt, Sgt. Johnny Seawright, Sgt. Jeff Hammock, Ofc. Ed Berry, Lt. Wes Huff and Sgt. Alan Hatcher.