Correctional Officer Week Proclamation

Gov. Napolitano invited 10 of Arizona’s exemplary Correctional Officers to join her in signing a proclamation declaring the week of May 7th - 13th as "Correctional Officers Week" in Arizona. The Governor signed the proclamation earlier today at 11 a.m. at the Executive Tower at 1700 W. Washington in Phoenix. Ten Arizona Dept. of Corrections canine officers, representing their respective prison complex, attended the signing. This year’s Correctional Officers are: Iran Miller, ASPC-Eyman, Kenneth Vance, ASPC-Florence, Elizabeth Payne, ASPC-Phoenix, Jonathan Fertig, ASPC-Safford, Alvin McPherson, ASPC-Winslow, Abraham Sandoval, ASPC-Yuma, Ruben Gomez, ASPC-Tucson, Stephen Bowie, ASPC-Douglas, Suzette Whitaker, ASPC-Lewis & Theresa Burns, ASPC Perryville. Every year since 1985, correctional officers have been honored during the 1st full week of May. In Arizona, 4,857 work in prison facilities throughout Arizona helping ensure the safety of millions of Arizona citizens by putting their lives on the line every day.