Summer 2026 Winner: Officer Marcella Jewell
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize Officer Marcella Jewell with the Employee Recognition Award for May to August 2026.
This recognition stems from Officer Jewell’s exceptional performance during Commencement 2026 when she was serving as Officer in Charge.
During that weekend, a barricaded subject call required a coordinated, multi-agency response. Officer Jewell acted swiftly. She responded to the scene, helped establish a command post, and remained present for the full duration of the incident. This was no small commitment during an already high-tempo weekend for this department.
Officer Jewell worked seamlessly alongside our law enforcement partners and provided valuable resources to support the Syracuse Police Department. She kept her officers grounded, kept DPS and University leadership informed with regular updates, and took an active leadership role that reflected the professionalism and character we expect of this department.
Officer Jewell’s actions during that incident are a testament to her dedication, her composure under pressure, and her commitment to this community and department.
Congratulations, Officer Jewell.
Past Winners
- Summer 2026 (May – Aug.) – Officer Marcella Jewell
- Spring 2026 (Jan. – April) – Kaitlyn Gibbons
- Fall 2025 (Sept. – Dec.) – Officer Alexandria Payne