The purpose of the award is to recognize an officer employed by an institutional member of GACLEA for their outstanding contributions to campus safety.

The Officer of the Year Award should be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated:

• A strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism in law enforcement.
• A significant contribution resulting in increased safety and/or customer service for the campus community.
• Creative suggestions or initiatives resulting in a new successful program or service for a department or for the academic institution.
• Innovation resulting in increased efficiency or decreased costs in a department or for the academic institution.
• Commitment to improving cross-cultural understanding and/or philanthropic activities.
• Great courage in the course of their duties.

For information on the contributions that Alex Gutierrez has provided the community, and a video of the awards ceremony, Click Here.