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How Corrections Officers Can Make a Difference

The first week of May is designated Correctional Officer Week, a time when we should honor and recognize those professionals who have made a difference in our correctional facilities and our communities. Correctional officers, like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, …

A Day in the Life of a Correctional Officer

Correctional officers must, at all times, maintain control and order within a correctional facility. However, their specific responsibilities are often much more far-reaching than basic law enforcement duties. Specific job duties of a correctional officer will, of course, vary depending …