Duane Olbinski received the recognition for saving an inmate’s life who attempted suicide.
By Aaron Martin
The Daily Citizen
JUNEAU — Four years ago Duane Olbinski apprehensively took a job at the Dodge County Jail to forge a career in law enforcement.
After saving an inmate’s life in April and being named 2008 corrections officer of the year, it looks like he made the right decision.
Olbinski, who splits his time as a village of Clyman police officer and correctional officer at the jail, was named the state correctional officer of the year at a banquet hosted by the Dodge County Law Enforcement Association on Jan. 16.
Olbinski describes himself as “a regular guy in a uniform,” who talks straight and bluntly to people. Perhaps that’s part of the reason why inmates seek him out to talk.
“You get a feel for how they are normally, and you can tell if they’re going up or down just by basic counseling, just by talking to them,” Olbinski said. Full Story.