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Commissioners Court proclaims May 2025 as Correctional Officers Week in Denton County
Summary
Denton County Commissioners Court recognized county detention officers with a proclamation declaring a week in May 2025 as Correctional Officers Week, applauding staff dedication amid staffing challenges.
Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday adopted a proclamation designating a week in May 2025 as Correctional Officers Week, honoring detention officers at the county jail.
The proclamation emphasizes that detention officers work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and invest hundreds of hours in specialized training. It acknowledges the difficult and sometimes dangerous nature of corrections work and commends officers for professionalism, integrity and commitment to public safety.
The sheriff (identified in the meeting as the county sheriff) told the court that detention officers are "the backbone of this agency" and praised those who continued to work long shifts during periods of severe understaffing. "They work these long shifts — and they're locked up with some really bad people," the sheriff said, urging recognition of their service.
The court approved the proclamation on a motion by Commissioner Williams and a second by Commissioner Edmondson; the motion carried unanimously.
The proclamation is ceremonial and does not change staffing or pay decisions; commissioners used the floor to thank detention officers and encourage community recognition.
