NSU Police Captain Bell receives award for work

(Tahlequah, Oklahoma)--Northeastern State University Police Captain James Bell recently received an award for his dedication, perseverance and compassion in responding to domestic violence victims. On Oct. 13, Bell traveled to the Governors Blue Room at the Oklahoma State Capitol to attend a press conference where he was awarded the ninth annual Award for Excellence in Action Against Domestic Violence.

The award was presented in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on behalf of the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the Office of the Attorney General, the Native Alliance Against Violence and the District Attorneys Council.

Bell said he was shocked and proud when he received word that he had been nominated for this award. His wife, Pamela, and his daughter, Meagan, traveled with him to visit the State Capitol and attend the Press Conference were they met Attorney General Scott Pruitt and accepted the award.

Bell said he takes pride in his victim-centered training and strives to take care of the victims he comes in contact with. He also teaches trainees to protect the victims during victim-centered trainings.

These victims have already been through horrible trauma. To support them, I even go with them to their court proceedings to help them not be traumatized further by the process, Bell said.

This is a wonderful recognition for Captain Bell and a testament to our universitys commitment to helping those in these dire situations, Patti Buhl, director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, said.