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IN MEMORIAM

T he American Correctional Association (ACA), together with the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of fallen correctional officers. These brave men and women, whose End of Watch marked a profound loss to our community, served with unwavering dedication and courage, often under difficult and dangerous conditions. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten as we honor their memory and stand united, remembering the ultimate price they paid in the line of duty. CT

Joel A. Legaspi Corrections Officer

Michelle Quintero Major EOW: 9/27/2024 Madison County Sheriff’s Office, NC

Isaiah Bias Detention Officer EOW: 12/16/2024 Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, TX

Andrew Lansing Corrections Officer EOW: 12/25/2024 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, OH

Marc Fischer Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist EOW: 8/9/2024 Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Atwater, CA

EOW: January 21, 2018 Indian Creek Correctional Center

Department of Corrections, VA

The list of fallen correctional staff is curated, maintained by, and is the property of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. It is printed with the written consent of CPOF. The titles in this list depict the title of the correctional staff member at their time of death. Please send any corrections to mail@cpof.org.

MEMBERS SPOKE AND ACA LISTENED: “Celebrating our ‘Best in the Business’ Correctional Officers”

Hitting the pages of Corrections Today magazine in the Winter 2025-2026 issue!

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When our members voiced the need for special recognition of the outstanding work correctional officers do every day, we took it to heart. We’re proud to re-introduce an honor for those who go above and beyond — ACA’s “Best in the Business” . This recognition shines a spotlight on the professionalism, dedication and resilience of our frontline heroes. Your voice matters, and together, we’re building a culture of appreciation. See the ad on the back cover for more details!

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