Daniel Newell

Background

About Daniel Newell

Hello, My name is Daniel Newell. I am a student at the University of Georgia, majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice. At UGA, I am taking classes with an emphasis on international relations and the politics and legal processes of the criminal justice system. Prior to transferring to UGA, I attended Georgia Military College, where I was the first graduate of its Georgia Public Safety Leadership Institute. This program prepares students for careers in public safety. As a cadet at GMC, I gained experience in leadership, holding various leadership, training, planning, and mentoring positions. I also have experience in customer service and administrative assistance. After my time at Georgia Military College, I began working full-time for the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, where I am a detention officer responsible for the safety and security of inmates, civilian staff, and the facility. In 2024, I enlisted in the Georgia State Defense Force, a component of the Georgia Department of Defense that augments the Georgia Army and Air National Guards. I joined the 1st OPFOR (Opposing Force) Battalion, which focuses on acting as an opposition force to train National Guard units prior to deployment. I am currently a Private in the GSDF.