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| Corrections employees honored for valor |
| By fdlreporter.com - The Reporter staff |
| Published: 05/14/2012 |
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MADISON — Workers at Dodge, Waupun and Taycheedah Correctional Institutions are among Department of Corrections employees honored with Lifesaving and Valor Awards during a ceremony held May 10 at the state capitol. The Secretary's SALUTE and Lifesaving and Valor Awards ceremony paid tribute to employees who have exhibited extraordinary service, dedication or acts of heroism during the past year, according to an event press release. "These awards recognize exemplary performance and additional honorable qualities and abilities from our staff members who collectively help make the Wisconsin Department of Corrections one of the finest corrections agencies in the nation," said department Secretary Gary Hamblin. The Valor Awards honor DOC employees who take action under extremely difficult situations, during which injury or death to the employee is possible. Lifesaving Awards recognize employees who render assistance to another person in extreme jeopardy, to the extent an individual likely would not have survived without the employee's assistance. Valor Awards A group of correctional officers at Waupun Correctional Institution prevented widespread damage when they reacted to the report of a fire in the prison's laundry room on Feb. 19, 2012. "There is no doubt their quick action and response under pressure made the difference in preventing an incident that could have led to severe injury of staff and substantial damage to the facility," Hamblin said. Read More. |
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