Sakin was honored by the Graham Police Department at a ceremony in Graham on March 24, 2021.
Noah Sakin was recognized at a ceremony in Graham, N.C., as the Graham Police Officer of the Year for 2021. Sakin graduated from Elon in 2017 with a major in Human Service Studies.
While at Elon he was very involved with the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, and was a leader in the Safe Rides program. Throughout his studies at Elon, Noah had a goal of becoming a police officer. After graduating, Sakin became a patrol officer with the GPD, and within two years was promoted to detective.
During the awards ceremony, terms used to describe Sakin included “commitment,” “integrity” and “hard working”. Associate Professor Bud Warner, chair of the department, said Sakin exemplifies the core values of human service studies which emphasize respect for individuals, valuing difference and inclusion, and pursuing social justice.
“Noah is a great example of how a major in human service studies can lead someone in many different directions,” Warner said. “Noah was a great student, and it is no surprise to us that he has brought that same commitment to excellence to his career”.