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.
Agencies from coast to coast spotlighted the human side of corrections through stories, ceremonies and staff features for National Correctional Officers Week
Proclamations emphasize the vital, often overlooked work of correctional professionals in maintaining security and supporting reentry efforts
K-9 Officer Santonio Catoe, 39, was described as a dedicated officer and devoted father who died doing what he loved
Miami-Dade County officers are teaming up with the Miami Heat Dancers and Walmart to help 15 kids have a merrier holiday season
When three COs found out their colleague’s daughter had cancer, they created a unique way to make a difference
Rhonda Jean Russell had just been disarmed by the inmate when a police officer opened fire to protect her from harm
Grayson Lawlor’s enthusiasm and support for law enforcement made quite the impression at a recent hiring event
When a fellow player collapsed on the field, CO Will Kimball — along with five others on the sidelines — fortunately knew what to do
Toamalama Scanlan had been hospitalized since the September 2016 shooting
“Her quick thinking and response redirected a situation that could have spiraled out of control,” the sheriff said
Glenn, who was 59 years old, was killed by inmates during an escape attempt 21 years ago this month
The sheriff says he most likely contracted the virus while on duty
The judge told Michael Dutcher that she couldn’t imagine a worse crime
Correction Officer Quentin Foster had worked for the department for nine years and leaves behind five children
10 hostages were killed in law enforcement’s attempt to regain control of the facility
After a corrections officer is shot by an estranged spouse, her corrections family steps up as guardian angels
Cpl. Robert Verzal was a 10-year veteran with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; he was 39
Douglas Clark is remembered as being a hard worker who tried to positively influence inmates and others
Officer Whitney Cloud started working for the agency on June 25
Sgt. Mark Baserman died days after he was assaulted by an inmate in 2018
In addition to dealing with inmate infections, the department recently announced the loss of one of their own
The dedication ceremony comes exactly 25 years after Bonita Haynes was brutally murdered by two inmates
Albert Prescott is slated to face firefighter Larkin Collins Sr. in the Guns N Hoses boxing event on Saturday
Lt. Russell Freeman died in December from complications of COVID-19
A cop, an EMT and two corrections officers – one of whom is also a firefighter – were on the right road at the right time
The deputies removed a ligature from the inmate’s neck before providing medical attention Monday night
In the space of 28 minutes, a correctional officer and an inmate are changed forever
Officer Roy Trejo was recognized earlier this month after a fellow officer called in to a local radio show
“We’re trained at the academy to run towards danger, not away,” said union VP Mike Gallagher
Sgt. Veronica Hunter was nominated by a group of inmates at her Nashville facility
The inmate had just returned from work release when he collapsed in the shower
Ryan Miller hopes the feat will bring awareness to the difficult work of corrections staff in his home state
The past year saw more than 250 LODDs among COs and non-custody staff after they contracted COVID-19
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