Correction Week commences this Sunday, in celebration of the contributions made by the men and women of the Department of Corrections.

Special events include a church service on Sunday at Better Covenant Christian Fellowship, and a seniors tea at the First Church of God on North Shore on Monday.

Senator Jeff Baron, the Minister of National Security, said he was pleased at the opportunity to join some of the events planned,

“The men and women in the Department of Corrections are called on to provide a unique service,” he said.

“And this week affords us the opportunity to highlight the invaluable work that they do in helping to safeguard our community. So, as minister, I am pleased to extend my support and appreciation for all that they do in service of Bermuda.”

Edward Lamb, the Commissioner of Corrections, said it marked the fourth annual celebration of Corrections Week.

“All of our events will involve celebrating our staff for the service they render the wider community, while also showcasing all that we do,” he said.

“Some events also involve our community, such as the hugely popular Senior Citizen’s Tea and Children’s Party. These activities allow us the opportunity to take time out from our hectic and demanding profession to recognise the value of our staff as well as to forge stronger bonds, in and outside our facilities.”

Corrections Week is in keeping with other jurisdictions’ recognition of the contributions of Corrections Officers and support personnel who work in our prison facilities.