Brothers and Sisters:

Every year at this time, we honor the men and women who work in critical public safety roles through a series of events and activities across the country. 

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held in April followed by Correctional Employees Week in the first week of May and National Police Week later this month.

With so many of our members working in these professions, I want to take this opportunity to thank you and your co-workers for the tremendous work you do to serve and protect the public. 

Our Telecommunicators are the first point of contact when the public seeks relief in the event of an emergency. They work behind the scenes to protect our police officers and firefighters by providing them with vital information. 

Our Correctional Employees risk their lives to oversee, nurse, train, counsel and protect convicted felons. They perform their jobs valiantly, armed only with OC, their tactical verbal skills, and their wits.

Like Correctional Employees, our Police Officers put their lives on the line to serve and protect our communities. The dangers they face and the heroic acts they perform often go unrecognized by the community.

I want to let all of you who work in these professions know how much we value your contributions. Your commitment to public service and the risks you take every day to serve and protect our communities are a testament to your character and your sacrifice. 

Thank you again for the amazing work you do on behalf of the public. Please stay safe.

Respectfully, 

Michelle Woodrow
President and Director of Corrections & Law Enforcement