Cloyd’s illness was not specified.
He served for 16 years with UD police, spending that entire time patrolling the student neighborhoods, according to the statement.
UD officials praised Cloyd for his professionalism and kindness, saying that he earned several awards during his career and would pay for meals out of his own pocket for homeless people he encountered on his beat.
Prayers for Officer Cloyd—who passed after a brief illness—his family, and his fellow officers. Tony was deeply committed to @univofdayton and its people, always going out of his way to share a kind act or friendly word. He leaves a great legacy at UD and will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/EA7Xfqp7ID
— Eric F. Spina (@DaytonPrezSpina) December 12, 2021
Flags on the UD campus are flying at half-staff in Cloyd’s honor, the statement said.
Officer Cloyd’s family will hold a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 2565 Princeton Road, in Hamilton.
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