It’s nice to hear a story about a cop being honored by a university, isn’t it?

Centre Daily reports.

Penn State police officer serves university for 50 years

Penn State Lt. Stew Neff had no idea 50 years ago that he would dedicate the majority of his life to public service.

On Jan. 10, 1966, Neff was a recently married graduate, with a baby girl on the way and in need of a job. When a police dispatcher position became available with Penn State police, he happily accepted.

“He started at Penn State the year I was born, his daughter and I went to high school together,” said Bill Moerschbacher, assistant chief of Penn State police. “When I started, he was the records guy.”

Neff was born in Warriors Mark and through the years, he’s watched the university, State College and surrounding areas flourish, growing right along with them.

“I love being close to home and working with a lot of good people,” Neff said.

He’s served various roles through the years, including as a training officer, firearms instructor and on special events for the past 13 years.

Family, friends and university officials filled a room at the Beaver Stadium police station Monday for his recognition ceremony.

“Anytime anyone reaches 50 years of service, that’s a remarkable accomplishment. That is something this day and age, you don’t see it anymore,” said David Gray, vice president of business and finance at Penn State.

“People change jobs at the drop of a hat,” Gray said. “Having someone come on to a job and stay with their employer for over 50 years shows your commitment.”

Neff addressed the crowd, saying, “After hearing all of these nice speeches, I think I’m at the wrong party.”