ATHENS, Ga., May 8 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Courtney Bonds always knew she wanted to be involved in law enforcement.

"Still to this day, I watch criminal shows - 'FBI,' 'Live PD,' 'Chicago PD' - I love shows like that," she said. "That's what drew me to the field."

Now, as administrative assistant in the University of Georgia Police Department's records unit, she plays an important role in their work.

Bonds joined the department in 2023. Prior to that, she served as the civil clerk for the Oglethorpe County Superior Court. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Georgia Southern and is working on a master's degree in public administration at Columbus State University.

When she wa...