LOXLEY, Alabama --- The Loxley Police Department handed out awards for 2011 following the Loxley Town Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 13.

Sgt. Charles Kerry Mitchum was named 2011 Officer of the Year for the Police Department.

"He is the poster child for the all-around good guy in the police department," said Chief Chip Cason.

 Officer of the Quarter award winners were also recognized Monday including Officer Daniel Middleton, first quarter; Officer Kenneth Seagle, second quarter; Sgt. Billy Coley, third quarter; and Officer Dale Maddox, fourth quarter.