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Commissioners Salute Franklin County Correctional Officers, Jail Employees

Commissioners

May 07, 2025

Pictured (from left): Franklin County Commissioner John Flannery, Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst, Franklin County Jail Warden Heather Franzoni, Captain Gary Arter, administrative assistant Stacey Barber, Deputy Warden Michelle Weller and Commissioner Bob Ziobrowski

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, to be National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County in appreciation of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep Franklin County communities and citizens safe.

Franklin County’s correctional system is designed to protect the public by separating those who have committed offenses from the community, deterring others from committing offenses, and rehabilitating individuals for reentry into the community upon release.

Working in correctional facilities is demanding as personnel must maintain a constant state of heightened vigilance and adhere to strict security protocols. Every day, correctional officers and jail employees work in stressful conditions and face a variety of challenges. Franklin County Jail staff face these extraordinary challenges head on to provide for the safety and security of both the general public and those housed in the facility.

“Corrections isn’t a normal 9-to-5 job; it’s a 24-7, 365-day operation that requires a special kind of individual who is resourceful, committed, patient and professional,” said Franklin County Commissioner John Flannery, chair of the Franklin County Prison Board. “Our county is indebted to the invaluable service these men and women provide on behalf of our residents and those who are navigating the criminal justice system.”

“Corrections Week is a powerful reminder of the pride we carry in the badge, and the strength we build through teamwork,” said Franklin County Jail Warden Heather Franzoni. “Behind every secured door at the Franklin County Jail is a team that stands together with courage and commitment.”

By recognizing National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County, the commissioners are encouraging residents to show their respect and gratitude to these individuals for the role they play in keeping Franklin County communities safe and for rising to meet the challenges of their profession nobly and admirably.