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.
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, was working at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center when he was physically attacked by an inmate
Correctional Officer Gloria Balderas said her father, a sergeant with CDCR, inspired her to have a career in corrections to create a future for her and her daughter
Tractor Supply is saluting emergency providers – and offering them key savings
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
The deputies provided immediate medical attention before the inmate was transported to a local hospital
The bill has a retroactive application date of Jan. 1, 2010
Leon Odom witnessed a vehicle swerve across a highway, hit two trees and burst into flames
Kedson Julmiste, who’s now paralyzed from the chest down, was driving to work when he was involved in a head-on crash with a driver who made an illegal turn
Mark Elam, 44, an 18-year CO veteran, is survived by his wife and two sons
“This bill will hopefully take one of the small burdens off a family’s plate in its hours of need,” a senator said
Robert McFarland, a 12-year corrections officer veteran, leaves behind his wife and three children
Jason Rawa, a 10-year CO veteran, was on his way home after working a double shift when the incident occurred
Deputy Kyle Davis was remembered for his professionalism and good humor
CO McFarland and Nurse Schulte sounded the alarm during the attack, helping to keep others safe, officials said
Timoteo Cruz drew the gunman’s attention away from shooting bar patrons; he died in the shootout, but not before he shot the gunman and stopped the attack
Faustino Saucedo was on his way to pick up his wife when he noticed several cars were stopped near the side of a bridge
Dale Franquet Jr. credits his lifelong involvement with wrestling for keeping him alive when he was assaulted by a shank-wielding inmate
Randy Villalobos was riding his motorcycle home from work when a pickup truck turned in his path
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