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.
Correctional Officer Jeff Reynolds was on his way to work a shift at the Dunn County Jail on Christmas Eve when he was killed in a crash
Ross Correctional Institution Officer Andrew Lansing was a “friendly, outgoing officer who treated everyone with respect and was always a professional”
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, was working at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center when he was physically attacked by an inmate
Jason Ellis was stopping at a grocery store on his way home from a night shift on April 21 when he noticed flames coming from a front porch across the street
This is a video by officers from around the country, telling a story very few hear
Agent Kaitlin Cowley, 30, was leaving a work assignment when her car left the roadway and struck a tree
DOC officials said Lamar Robinson-King died of a medical issue unrelated to COVID-19
John Okafor was working at his assigned inmate pod at the Tulsa County jail when the incident occurred
Sonoma County Jail Sgt. Amanda Lee came up with the idea to order group meals from the jail three times a week to support local restaurants
A Bristol County Sheriff’s Office spokesman confirmed that Stacey Merkman, 44, did not die from COVID-19
The correctional officers said many of their deliveries have brought tears to the recipients’ eyes
Officer Richard Jaquez served the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years and was also a combat veteran
At first, Genessee County corrections deputy Rocky Hensley thought the toddler was choking and offered to help
“It’s knowing when to turn on to say ‘OK, I’m the law enforcement officer.’ It’s also to turn that on when you need to be a mentor and say ‘How can I help this individual?’”
In a Facebook post, the department acknowledged the letter and what it meant to receive praise instead of criticism
Kerr County CO Stephen Walters came down with the flu over two weeks ago; he later became extremely ill and was transferred to the ICU
The fourth annual Blue Santa event hosted 30 deserving children; the kids could select anything they wanted adding up to $160
Detention officer Gene Lee was choked and thrown to the ground
One of four inmates involved in the attempt is on trial for first-degree murder
Four of the deputies came into contact with the drug administering CPR to an unresponsive inmate
A new CO uses poetry to explain to her friends and family what it is like to walk a mile in the footsteps of a correctional officer
Tyler Viernes was chosen unanimously by the American Jail Association for the award
The #WeWereThere campaign is shedding a light on corrections’ mostly untold story
The first-of-its-kind memorial recognizes the more than 1,000 COs who responded during and in the aftermath of the attacks
The funeral service was held Friday for 64-year-old Debra Johnson, who worked for the DOC for nearly 40 years
The K-9 fell seriously ill after coming into contact with synthetic marijuana
The CO is currently mending at home
Officer Joseph Gomm was killed by an inmate at Stillwater prison on July 18, 2018
Former CO Bob Ivory is helping kids who are struggling in high school stay out of trouble
Local firefighters surprised CO Geovanie Hernandez with a commendation typically presented to firefighters
The deputy was working in the Santa Barbara County Jail when he saw an inmate holding a piece of bread and pointing towards his throat
The baby was delivered by COs while the inmate was being transported for a medical check
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