Private Officer International announced on June 24 that two employees of Cumberland University in Lebanon TN. were among the award recipients during the 2013 Private Officer Awards ceremony held in Charlotte NC.

Pictured are Mr. Joe Gray, the Executive Director of Campus Facilities and Safety and Mr. Michael Thornhill, Director of Campus Security

Mr. Joe Gray, the Executive Director of Campus Facilities and Safety received the Directors Award for his outstanding leadership in the development of security protocols and procedures on campus as well as his involvement and continued support of security officer training and the safety of students, staff and visitors to the campus. Mr. Gray was also recognized for his personal involvement with the Nashville regional private security and law enforcement chapter of Private Officer International.

Mr. Michael Thornhill is with Citadel Security Services and serves as Director of Campus Security. He received a Directors Award for being instrumental in the development of professional standards for security on campus and for his key role in being a founding member of the Nashville regional private security and law enforcement chapter of Private Officer International. Mike is an 18 year veteran of private security and was the recipient of the 2012 Private Officer International Founder’s Award.

The Directors Award is awarded annually by the Board of Directors of Private Officer International to those employed in or otherwise advancing the private security and public safety industry through their leadership, support and overall involvement in protecting life and property.

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