The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has joined in the national celebration of correctional personnel the week of May 3 – 9. National Correctional Officers and Employees Week is celebrated each year to bring recognition to the dedicated individuals serving in the corrections profession.
Sheriff Rick Staly showed his support for correctional personnel by becoming a Detention Deputy at the Flagler County Inmate Facility yesterday evening. While at the ‘Green Roof Inn’, the Sheriff served on duty to supervise inmates, screen visitors, serve dinner, monitor the control room, and book any offenders who are brought in on his watch.
“Detention Deputies and staff are deserving of praise and respect. Not only are they keeping watch over the offenders in our jail, but they’re also training, teaching, and mentoring those inmates so that they can work to rebuild their lives,” Sheriff Staly said. “I am very thankful to have such a wonderful group of men and women acting in such a vital role in our agency. “
Earlier this week, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners read a proclamation at their board meeting on May 3rd recognizing May 3 -9, 2021 as National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. Chief Daniel Engert and his detention leaders were present for the reading.
National Correctional Officers Week is observed annually during the first full week of May. The week was designated by President Ronald Reagan under Proclamation 5187 enacted on May 5, 1984. It is designed to provide correctional employees the respect and recognition that they deserve.
Media Release:
Date: May 6, 2021
Prepared by: Shannon Martin
Phone and Email: 386-281-9733; martin@flaglersheriff.com Release #: 2021 – 95
