Robbins Resolution Designates June as "Corrections Officers and Employees Month"

Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Senate this week adopted a Resolution sponsored by Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) honoring "the backbone of the State Correctional system," corrections officers and employees.

Senate Resolution 304 designates June 2006 as "Corrections Officers and Employees Month" in Pennsylvania.

"Corrections officers and employees place themselves in danger every day as they patrol the toughest precincts in this Commonwealth," Robbins said. "They are charged with the care, custody and control of our state prisoner population, making them the first element in the rehabilitation of incarcerated persons."

"TV dramas would have you believe that our correctional facilities are places of non-stop violence, where officers are just as dangerous as the most violent inmate. The truth is that they are dedicated public servants -- and they deserve better," said Robbins.

Robbins also pointed out that corrections officers and employees are actively involved in their communities through volunteer service and civic participation.

"These are difficult jobs, and corrections officers and employees should be proud of their contributions to Pennsylvania," said Robbins. "By adopting this resolution, we're saying that these good deeds do not go unnoticed."

Robbins noted that the State Regional Correctional Facility at Mercer and SCI Cambridge Springs are located in the 50th Senatorial District. Meanwhile, many residents of the 50th Senatorial District work at SCI Albion, located in Erie.

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