Corrections Officer Heroes

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

The COs' work got the man semi-conscious, but he was barely breathing and his lips had turned blue