Pell City Police Department honors Officer of the Year, welcomes new officers

Published 10:47 pm Friday, November 22, 2024

The Pell City Police Department has named Officer Charles Forman its 2024 Officer of the Year. Forman joined the department in 2022.

“Officer Foreman is an outstanding young officer,” Pell City Police Chief Clay Morris said. “His dedication to keep our community safe is unmatched. His professionalism, courtesy, work ethic, and productivity were evident on a daily basis.”

Morris said Foreman was responsible for 48 felony arrests and 142 misdemeanor arrests in 2024, in addition to hundreds of incident reports and traffic citations or warnings.

Officer Forman began his career in law enforcement as a St. Clair County Corrections Officer working at the St. Clair County Jail. There, he interacted regularly with members of PCPD.

“The way Pell City’s officers carried themselves motivated me to join their team,” Forman said. “So, the next time I saw Chief Morris, I walked right up to him and told him I was going to come work for him. Six months later, he brought me in for an interview.”

Forman came to PCPD from a family known for community service. His great-grandfather, also named Charles Forman, served as coroner for St. Clair County for 10 years.

Forman said the Officer of the Year designation was rewarding and humbling, but more importantly it reflected the Pell City Police Department’s focus on its younger officers. He said the support of PCPD staff and supervisors were the key to his growth. He encouraged young people to pursue careers in law enforcement.

“A lot of young men and women, once they get into this field, they see firsthand how much of a difference they can make in their communities through outreach and assisting others,” Foreman said. “It’s worth it.”

Pell City Police Department held a ceremony to honor Forman and recognize several promotions and new hires Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Officer of the Year

Officers receiving promotions include:

— Corporal Travis Hughes
— Corporal Noah Roberts
— Sergeant David Emerson
— Sergeant Noah Tucker

New officers include:

— Officer Benjamin Abel
— Officer Matthew Dorough
— Officer Terry Fellows
— Officer Silas Kissack
— Officer Byron Moon
— Officer Alexis Moreno
— Officer Breanna Nabors
— Officer James Sargent
— Officer Daryl Thistle
— Officer Patrick Tunnell

“We are incredibly proud of officer Forman and all of our officers who have been recognized today,” Morris said. “Their hard work and dedication make our community a safer place. We also extend a warm welcome to our newest officers and look forward to their contributions to the department.”