By Ron Jones
CBS Local
SACRAMENTO — State correctional officers were honored for their work in one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
Many of the recipients are considered heroes for not only overcoming incredible odds, but also saving others.
Working as a correctional officer or supporting staff in the California state prison system is like sitting on a powder keg. They supervise an unpredictable population, some with strong ties to street gangs.
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