{"id":24978,"date":"2021-05-03T16:59:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T20:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=24978"},"modified":"2021-05-03T17:01:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T21:01:49","slug":"national-correctional-officers-week-honoring-those-in-genesee-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/03\/national-correctional-officers-week-honoring-those-in-genesee-county\/","title":{"rendered":"NATIONAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS\u2019 WEEK\/Honoring those in Genesee County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAY 2 \u2013 MAY 8, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 5, 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first full week of May would be observed as National Correctional Officers\u2019 Week in recognition of the important role these officers play in our criminal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The position of Correctional Officer, once considered merely that of a \u201cguard,\u201d has become increasingly more complex and demanding, involving simultaneously custodial, supervisory, rehabilitation, and counseling roles, and that complexity continues to grow. In the year 2021, Correctional Officers continue to play that vital role, but in an ever more stressful environment due to the continuing pandemic sweeping our nation and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lights on the Old County Courthouse cupola will be changed to red, white and blue to acknowledge this week. Also, the Genesee County Legislature issued a proclamation at last week\u2019s April 28 meeting recognizing May 2 \u2013 8, 2021, as National Correctional Officers\u2019 Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe important and difficult role Correctional Officers fulfill is not always recognized or realized by the general public,\u201d stated William A. Sheron, Jr. \u201cIf you know a Correctional Officer, please join me in thanking these men and women for the exceptional service they provide every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press release MAY 2 \u2013 MAY 8, 2021 On May 5, 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first full week of May would be observed as National Correctional Officers\u2019 Week in recognition of the important role these officers play in our criminal justice system. The position of Correctional Officer, once \u2026<\/p>\n

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