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National Correctional Officers and Employees Week 2025

Honoring Our Nation’s Finest From heartfelt tributes to spirited celebrations, facilities nationwide honored the dedication and service of the professionals who uphold our correctional system.

NEW CASTLE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, IN New Castle officers show off certificates as part of NCOEW celebrations.

Photo courtesy Bryan VanDervort, BSCJ/New Castle Correctional Facility

EL CENTRO DETENTION FACILITY, EL CENTRO, CA Staff celebrated National Correctional Officers and Employees Week with festive food, themed attire, games, raffles and daily treats — including a Cinco de Mayo elote bar, ice cream social and over 40 prize giveaways — all in appreciation of their dedication and hard work.

Photo courtesy Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DETENTION FACILITIES, MD A particularly significant and symbolic moment during the National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (NCOEW) celebration was the unveiling of the new Department flag. Designed by one of their own staff members, the flag serves as a powerful visual representation of our Department and may be flown at the Department’s discretion — including at half-staff to honor fallen colleagues.

Photo courtesy El Centro Detention Facility

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