Correctional Employees Week

P R O C L A M A T I O N

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Arlington Correctional Employees Week

WHEREAS, the Arlington County Detention Facility receives over 5,200 persons for commitment annually and manages an average daily population of over 479 inmates; and

WHEREAS, the operations of the facility represent a crucial component of the County’s Criminal Justice System; and

WHEREAS, correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity while being responsible for the safety and dignity of human beings charged to their care; and

WHEREAS, correctional personnel provide a professional and compassionate service to the community at large; and

WHEREAS, correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work lives;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christian Dorsey, Chair of the County Board in Arlington, Virginia, do hereby proclaim May 5 through May 11, 2019, as

Arlington Correctional Employees Week

in Arlington County and urge all citizens to recognize and appreciate the efforts of the men and women who work in the Arlington County Detention Facility and Sheriff’s Office.

Christian Dorsey

Chair, Arlington County Board