Corrections Officer Heroes
Corrections Officer Heroes highlights the dedication and bravery of those who work within correctional facilities. These stories showcase the exceptional actions and commitment of corrections officers who go above and beyond in their duties. This directory provides articles that honor their service, offering inspiration and recognition for their crucial role in maintaining safety and order. To learn more about the challenges faced by these officers, visit our section on Corrections Officer Safety.
Butler County CO Meghan Holland had just finished her overnight shift when she noticed smoke and rushed to help a woman trapped inside her home
Cummins Unit Sgt. Fredrick Coleman was “known for his strength, kindness, hard work and dedication to the agency and to his fellow officers,” Arkansas DOC said
WWE legend Scotty 2 Hotty joined Long Creek Program Worker Justin “Ace” Romero to inspire incarcerated youth through wrestling, mentorship and redemption
After calling for help CO Hanna Suite defended herself and was helped by other inmates
Riley County Police Department recognized Lt. Travis Freidline, officer Daniel Zoeller, officer José Flores and officer Tanner Bolton for life-saving actions
Correctional Deputy Arturo Romero was a 24-year member of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John Durm, 61, died at a hospital following the attack, which police are investigating as an “intentional act of homicide”
Marion County Deputy John Durm was returning the murder suspect to jail when the inmate attacked Durm
Officer Keith Lynch, an Army veteran and CO for the past 16 years, has expressed interest in an emotional support dog
Michael Tisius, 42, died by lethal injection at 6:10 p.m. for killing two COs during a botched jail escape
Michael Tisius is scheduled to die by injection at the state prison in Bonne Terre for killing Leon Egley and Jason Acton at the Randolph County Jail
The delay comes after Michael Tisius’ lawyers claimed a juror in his 2010 resentencing could not read or write
In his 12 years as a CO, Officer Scott Riner mentored many of the inmates he oversaw and tried to steer them toward productive lives after prison
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
CDCR COs and staff bring Christmas spirit to children with special needs
Family, co-workers and friends remember Riner for his sense of humor, generosity and dedication to mentoring inmates
Georgia DoC collected gifts for the annual #ClarksChristmasKids program
Newly graduated CO, Joshua Kubel, continues a family tradition of service started by his grandfather
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