Cpl. James F. Stuller, of the State College Bureau of Police Services, was presented the O. F. Brown memorial award on Friday at the annual memorial award dinner at the Elk Country Club in Boalsburg.

The award was established by the department in memory of Sgt. "Oakey" Brown, a 33-year veteran of the State College police, who died of cancer in 1981. Brown was a sergeant when Stuller joined the force.

"He was certainly one of the cornerstones of the department," Stuller said.

Stuller, who was one of six officers nominated for the award, is in charge of the department's computerized records and data processing division.

"It was nice to be in the running, but I was surprised I was chosen," he said. "I was touched that I was."

"I think it was an excellent choice by the committee which handles the program," said Police Chief Elwood G. Williams.

The award selection committee is made up of former State College police officers.

Stuller was given a plaque, a wristwatch and a pen and pencil set by the awards committee.

Another plaque, given for outstanding citizenship, was presented to Oak Norton Jr., a 16-year resident of State College.

Stuller has been with the department for 23 years. During this time he has worked at improving the record-keeping system.

"In April 1976, a federal grant enabled the the department to purchase a computer system to replace the hodge-podge of paper floating around the office," Williams said.

"When we decided to get a computer, we had the software built around our paperwork," said Lt. Jack Orndorf. "It's become so popular now that other departments are using it," he added.

Through Stuller's efforts the system has been expanded. In September 1979, the computers were set up to share information and records with University Police Services, Williams said.

Systems similar to the one implemented by the State College police are now used in Wisconson, Rhode Island, California and Alaska, Stuller said.