By Madeline Anderson
WSAW
WAUSAU — One of the corrections officers involved in the attack at the Marathon Co. Jail says the memory will forever be sketched in his mind. Denney Woodward says he was punched in the mouth by an inmate while trying to help another officer.
Tuesday afternoon, Woodward received an award for his bravery and spoke about the ordeal. He credits extensive training for his quick action when things got out of control at the jail--action that prevented things from getting even worse.
“We’re trained to go after the person, focus on the person, to secure him from causing any other harm to any other officers or any other inmates,” Woodward said.
The 12-year corrections officer was given the Sheriff’s Commendation Award, though the honor is bittersweet.
“In a way I feel good and I’d do it again,” he said. “But I also feel bad because she’s in the hospital.”
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