National Correctional Officers Week 2021: A Commitment to Officer Safety

National Correctional Officers Week 2021 takes place May 2 – May 8, 2021. The week honors and celebrates correctional officers for their dedication and commitment to their profession.

On May 5, 1984, President Reagan proclaimed the first full week of May as National Correctional Officers Week. Agencies around the United States will be recognizing staff with special events commemorating the contributions of correctional officers in our jails, prisons, and community corrections facilities.

This year, Metrasens is proud to provide a daily post from select staff sharing their experiences and personal stories reinforcing our commitment to the men and women taking the risks to safeguard our communities.

We hope you find these posts useful during National Correctional Officers Week 2021, and beyond.

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For National Correctional Officers Week 2021, Mike Hynes, Director of Key Accounts for US Corrections, writes about his tenure serving the corrections industry and the impact it has had on him both professionally and personally.

Playing a Small Part in Keeping Heroes Safe

Jim Viscardi, Vice-President of Security for Metrasens, shares his story on appreciation of the heroes in law enforcement from a career partnering across all levels of federal, state, and local government as part of National Correctional Officers Week 2021.

Sharing and Gaining Knowledge from a Career in Corrections

Steve Shook, US Corrections Trainer for Metrasens, shares his story from his career as a Chief Investigator in a State Department of Corrections agency to his transition in delivering technology to fight the contraband battle.

Leveraging Military Experience to Drive Excellence in Safety

Matt Halsey, Project Manager for Metrasens, shares his story from military career to supporting technology innovation with the aim of continuing to make correctional officers safer.