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.
Officers at the Lyon County Detention Center describe how camaraderie, training and diverse backgrounds fuel their success in a challenging field
Hayden McAdams, an off-duty Potter County CO at the time, applied a tourniquet and helped carry the wounded to safety after a shooting in Amarillo
Capt. John Briel, a 30-year corrections veteran, is helping train a wave of new staff as Cambria County Prison approaches full staffing for the first time in a decade
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
Chief of Department Hazel Jennings was awarded the Frederick O’Reilly Hayes Prize for her leadership of the department’s response to the pandemic
Daniel O’Beirne and Jordan Reed, two strangers with fire and EMS backgrounds, worked together to save a driver whose semi-truck struck a pole and burst into flames
The COs noticed a car veer off the highway and roll about six times while they were returning to Valley State Prison during a medical transport
Luis Castrillon, who was hired by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in February, died from a medical issue
NYSCOPBA said the inmate scaled a fence and almost made it to the top
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