Corrections Officer Heroes

Michael Tisius was 19 years old when he murdered two Randolph County corrections officers during a botched escape attempt in 2000

When Michael Tisius tried to escape the Randolph County Jail in 2000, he shot and killed corrections officers Jason Acton and Leon Egley

There have been 26 federal correctional officers who have died in the line of duty

The week was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan to acknowledge the courage and heroism it takes to dedicate your life and career to such a role

"The important work of correctional officers often does not receive the recognition from the public it deserves," President Reagan said in 1984

In addition to his corrections work, reserve officer Joseph Johnson volunteered as a firefighter and contributed to his community as a private security officer

Tarrant County Jail Corporal Aron Iseman was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times

"He was just the best. He was just a great police officer who advocated for a safer city that he grew up in," an officer said

Sheriff Shawn Larsen said he was "proud of everyone's collaborative efforts, for their quick response and lifesaving actions"

The CO dresses up as iconic figures from the Marvel and Star Wars universes to deliver gifts to children at hospitals

Scott Riner had arrived about 40 minutes early for work when he was gunned down and left to die beside his parked truck

Lawrence Prather, 43, began his career with the New Hampshire Department of Corrections in 2017

Deputy Robert Rensch had originally trained the inmate on how to use the Heimlich maneuver to assist someone when choking

Governor Kay Ivey made surprise visits to two Department of Corrections facilities

CO Chad Ammerman swam 300 yards to save an elderly man in the water near his sinking boat