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.
Capt. Michelle Quintero, who ran Madison County jail, died while driving to work when a dam broke and she was caught in the floodwaters
Chainsaw crews consisting of VADOC staff and supervised inmates have cleared hundreds of miles of roads in areas like Independence, Damascus and High Knob
Darell Brown, who was driving home from an overnight shift at the Hillsborough County jail, “left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him,” the sheriff said
Correctional officers often find themselves alone and isolated while performing a very dangerous job
The COs were transporting a prisoner back from a court appearance when they saw a burning SUV on the side of the road
The off-duty corrections officer applied pressure to the victim’s wounds, which potentially saved her life
The officer was able to give the boy CPR while a maintenance crew helped free the boy, who was stuck underwater
This poem details the stresses and dangers correctional officers face every day they serve the public
When deputies opened the cell, they found the man hanging from the rail of a window by a jail-issued bed sheet
Two dozen DOC employees cooked and served a hot meal to about 40 local veterans, in addition to donating clothes, food and toiletries
A correctional officer’s wife details the sacrifices CO families make in this moving poem
“We hope this experience allows children to view correctional officers in a different atmosphere,” MDCR Director Daniel Junior said
Officer Thomas Corcoran was in line at a bank when he noticed a masked man
A correctional officer provides an insight into the life of a correctional officer and the challenges of working in corrections
Joe Parise, 37, died after aiding a fellow officer being attacked by an inmate
CO Anibal Pizarro rendered life-saving aid to a choking newborn at a local Walmart
Donated a kidney to his mother as hers were failing
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