Britney Green actively supports her community both while on duty and during her off hours.

“I truly appreciate the UGA community, and I find joy in Athens,” she remarked.

Green became a member of the University of Georgia Police Department in 2014, starting as a patrol officer. After 18 months, she transitioned to the Criminal Investigation Division, ultimately rising to the rank of lieutenant and supervisor of that division. Currently, she functions as the department’s professional standards coordinator.

“I have always aspired to pursue a profession where I could assist others,” she shared. “That’s how I was raised. My family has a passion for helping those in need.”

Her position falls under the administrative wing of the department. She oversees community engagement, directs the recruitment and hiring processes, and is a member of the peer support team. Furthermore, she acts as the internal affairs investigator for the department.

Before becoming part of the police force, Green was already well-acquainted with the university. Although she is the first in her family to join law enforcement, many relatives, including her mother, have been affiliated with UGA.

“Applying here felt like returning home,” she expressed.

Green nurtured an interest in investigations from an early age.

“I spent my childhood watching detective shows and thought, ‘Perhaps I can experience that in reality one day,’” she recounted.

Green takes satisfaction in the expansion of the police department’s community initiatives. For instance, a few years back, the police department initiated collaboration with the Athens Housing Authority to support families during the holiday season by gathering donations and necessary items.

“I eagerly anticipate that each year,” she stated. “Being able to assist people — our local community — in that manner has been rewarding.”

Policing at a university can differ from policing in a city or county, yet they frequently collaborate with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office. This partnership includes cases and community outreach activities such as addressing local schools, engaging with university groups, and taking part in events like the Fall Festival, Trunk-or-Treat, and Shop with a Cop.

“Many individuals assume we exclusively serve the UGA community, but we care for everyone,” she noted.

As Green recruits new officers, she has the opportunity to clarify the distinctive aspects of university policing while guiding them throughout the hiring process.

“From reviewing applications to bringing candidates in for physical agility assessments, performing background checks, and extending offer letters, I am involved in every step,” she explained. “At times, making those selections can be challenging due to the pool of qualified candidates we have.”

Green has not dismissed the idea of continuing in the law enforcement realm as a sworn officer. Presently, she is preparing to assist with the state certification process and is contemplating training to become an assessor for overseeing those certifications.

Outside her professional commitments, Green dedicates time to community service, particularly through her church. Following the loss of her brother, who served as an associate pastor at Thankful Baptist Church last year, her family established a foundation to honor his memory.

Green aims to give back as much as possible.

“We focus on supporting the youth within the community,” she stated.

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