LYNN HAVEN — The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the importance of correctional officers in protecting public safety this week during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, according to a news release.
“I am so proud of the men and women of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Jail Facility,” said Rick Anglin, warden of the Bay County Jail. “The detention deputies, nurses and employees work each day in a challenging environment where they must demonstrate courage, professionalism, integrity, compassion, and a strong work ethic. Their contributions to public safety often go unrecognized and I believe they are truly unsung heroes.”
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating National Correctional Officers Week. The first full week in May has since been celebrated to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide.
“Correctional officers and staff at the Bay County Jail are responsible for the safety and security, for a population that often exceeds 1,000 inmates. They also handle the booking and releasing process of more than 13,000 individuals each year,” said Sheriff Frank McKeithen. “I appreciate our correctional officers and staff for their dedication to a difficult and often hazardous job.”