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.
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, was working at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center when he was physically attacked by an inmate
Correctional Officer Gloria Balderas said her father, a sergeant with CDCR, inspired her to have a career in corrections to create a future for her and her daughter
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Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bradley McNew, who had just finished his shift, was shot after witnessing an armed man “violently throwing [a woman against a] vehicle” and trying to intervene
“Officers Barbosa Jr., Stanislaus and McQueen are shining examples of what it means to be a DOC hero,” the NYCDOC commissioner said, adding their training averted a tragedy
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
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Timothy Williams was dropping off his kids when he saw a man try to grab a child; he jumped into action and held the suspect until officers got to the scene
Marbella Martinez had started working as a corrections officer with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office in January
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One Davidson County inmate effectively performed the Heimlich maneuver, which cleared the obstruction and allowed the CO to breathe again
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CO Kharmishia Phillip-Fields and her partner, K-9 Rivan, were named Officers of the Month following an altercation that led to inmates attacking and killing K-9 Rivan
Under Director Michael Myers’ leadership, the Douglas County DOC achieved 100% staffing levels and the incarcerated population was significantly reduced
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Ross Bartlett, who also served as a Ceresco Police Department officer, was seated in his patrol vehicle and conducting a traffic stop when he was hit from behind
Lt. Rodney Osborne was at the academy’s tactical firing range when he was fatally shot, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Samantha Davis, who stopped at the gas station before going to work, held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped cuff the suspect
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 National Medal of Honor is just one way to let staff know they are being recognized, they are being seen and that their efforts and sacrifices are appreciated,” One Voice United said
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The COs were in Minneapolis for a recruiting event when they witnessed the incident, which had also gone over the radio as a call for assistance
“I really wouldn’t here if I wasn’t here in this place, and if it wasn’t for your efforts,” the inmate said. “Don’t worry. I won’t waste this second chance”
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