
“I am convinced that your quick response and decisive action saved a human life,” RIDOC Director A.T. When staff and inmates observed an inmate sitting above the outside hand railing and leaning off the tier, Robinson quickly responded by seizing the inmate from behind and pulling him off the railing. Robinson, who has served with the RIDOC since 1988, is letter of commendation recipient for rescuing an inmate who appeared to be ready to jump from the third tier at the maximum security facility. “Not only are we extremely proud of Officer Shimkus for his outstanding service as one of our most dedicated correctional officers, but also for his brave and selfless service to our country,” says RIDOC Director A.T. Shimkus, who works the day shift at RIDOC’s Intake Service Center, led more than 40 long-range surveillance missions between January and November of 2005.

Shimkus has been a CO with the RIDOC since 1991, and is one of five members of the Rhode Island Army National Guard’s 173rd Infantry Detachment to be awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service in Iraq. This is not Resele’s first award: in October of 2004, she earned a commendation for discovering contraband drugs in the jail. People would love to have her as an employee.”

“She does what she’s expected to do and never complains. “She’s an absolutely superb officer,” says Deputy Warden Erna Craig. Resele was chosen by Warden Jeffrey Gill and the prison board and was awarded a plaque. Resele, 28, has been a Mercer County Jail CO since 2003, and is Mercer County Prison Board’s Corrections Officer of the Year. Congratulations to all of you who have been honored for your hard work and dedication.ĭetailed below are corrections employees nationwide who have been honored for their fine performance and hard work. These men and women serve as strong role models and are the epitome of what an employee, regardless of profession, should strive to be. COs, parole officers and other employees were honored for preventing escapes, saving lives, pitching in when needed and for many other brave and diligent actions.

This May DOCs across the country celebrated their employees, recognized the highest achievers and also held ceremonies honoring those who have given their lives in the line of duty.
