“Corrections officers make daily sacrifices the rest of us couldn’t even imagine; between going toe to toe with dangerous criminals and spending days on end away from family, these folks have earned benefits they can count on when they decide to retire,” said Roth, R-Interlochen. “These would be high-stress jobs if our prisons were fully staffed, but because of these devastating shortages, MDOC is stretching the few officers we have left to the breaking point. This plan requires immediate attention so we can finally start securing the help our corrections officers desperately need.”

“It was an honor to welcome our local sheriffs to attend today’s memorial ceremony,” Roth said. “We can never say enough to thank our public safety officers and first responders who keep us safe every day. September 11 is a fitting time for this ceremony, while we reflect on and solemnly appreciate the many heroes who responded to the attacks 23 years ago today.”