Corrections Officer Heroes
When it became clear the woman’s heart rate was dangerously unstable, the jail staff used a defibrillator to restore her heartbeat to a normal rhythm
After helping his family member get to safety in a nearby town, Officer Guy Pigg loaded up a tractor and helped create a fire barrier around 10 homes “without regard to his own safety,” TDCJ said
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office correctional sergeant held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped her cuff the suspect
The week was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan to acknowledge the courage and heroism it takes to dedicate your life and career to such a role
“The important work of correctional officers often does not receive the recognition from the public it deserves,” President Reagan said in 1984
In addition to his corrections work, reserve officer Joseph Johnson volunteered as a firefighter and contributed to his community as a private security officer
Tarrant County Jail Corporal Aron Iseman was driving when his vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times
“He was just the best. He was just a great police officer who advocated for a safer city that he grew up in,” an officer said
Sheriff Shawn Larsen said he was “proud of everyone’s collaborative efforts, for their quick response and lifesaving actions”
The CO dresses up as iconic figures from the Marvel and Star Wars universes to deliver gifts to children at hospitals
Scott Riner had arrived about 40 minutes early for work when he was gunned down and left to die beside his parked truck
Lawrence Prather, 43, began his career with the New Hampshire Department of Corrections in 2017
Deputy Robert Rensch had originally trained the inmate on how to use the Heimlich maneuver to assist someone when choking
Governor Kay Ivey made surprise visits to two Department of Corrections facilities
CO Chad Ammerman swam 300 yards to save an elderly man in the water near his sinking boat
CDCR COs and staff bring Christmas spirit to children with special needs
Family, co-workers and friends remember Riner for his sense of humor, generosity and dedication to mentoring inmates
Georgia DoC collected gifts for the annual #ClarksChristmasKids program
Newly graduated CO, Joshua Kubel, continues a family tradition of service started by his grandfather
The COs’ work got the man semi-conscious, but he was barely breathing and his lips had turned blue
Kaitlyn Ritnour had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Correctional Institutions Division for five months
Matthew Tidman remains on life support and investigators are pursuing criminal charges
Officer Rickey Cooper had served the Easterling Correctional Facility for nearly 15 years
Organizers want campers to learn how “living the right path” can put them in a position of leadership
NYC mayor calls the officer a ‘hero’ for taking action off-duty to protect others from harm
Jose Rivera lost his life in the line of duty at the age of 22, when he was murdered by two inmates in 2008
Daniel Sincavage was traveling from one area of the correctional facility to another section of the facility when the crash occurred
The death of Willy Joseph Cancel, 22, marks the first known death of an American citizen in the ongoing war
Umpire Jeff Brunner fell to the ground during the first inning of the game
Despite significant injury, Sgt. Dustin Willbanks helped his partner subdue the inmate before others could be hurt
Sgt. Arthur Basher died last month while on post at the county jail
“I went to go load my weapon, called 911 and ran outside,” said Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Officer Maranda Grayson
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