In West Alabama, five members of law enforcement were recognized for their heroic work on the job.
Thursday, the Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa handed out its annual officers of the year awards.
The five honored were:
TUSCALOOSA OFFICER: Drew Clements
NORTHPORT OFFICER: Cody Sullivan
TROOPER: Brett Christian
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S:{}Sgt. Kenny Shipman
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA OFFICER: Ron Kirkland
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