Kankakee County Sheriff issued the following announcement on May 3.
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced the first week in May as National Correctional Officers Week.
President Reagan, in his announcement that the first week in May should be observed in this fashion, notes, “Historically, correctional officers have been viewed as ‘guards,’ occupying isolated and misunderstood positions in prisons and jails,” adding that in the years leading up to the proclamation that the job grows more complicated and demanding.
“The important work of correctional Officers often does not receive the recognition from the public it deserves”, Reagan said, and he isn’t alone in feeling that way–the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), and the National Center for Jail Operations (NCJO) have gone on record affirming Reagan’s statements, noting that as the observance is celebrated, “we take the opportunity this week to acknowledge and thank the men and women who work in jails all across this country, most of which are administered by Sheriffs’ Offices.”
Likewise, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office recognizes this important week and thanks the men and women across this great nation that occupies this extremely difficult job. We are grateful for your dedicated service, Thank You!
Original source can be found here.
Source: Kankakee County Sheriff
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