Trent Carr named as Correction Officer of the Year

TRENTON - The New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) recently honored Trent Carr as one of five 2004 Correction Officer of the Year recipients. Officer Carr is employed at the Juvenile Medium Security Facility (JMSF) located on the JJC's Johnston Campus in Bordentown.

This award is bestowed annually upon one officer from each of the five secure juvenile facilities operated by the State of New Jersey. Recipients of this award are selected based on outstanding job performance, exemplary work records, and service to their communities.

Senior Correction Officer Carr was cited for his professionalism and dedication. He was honored for the exemplary manner in which he performs his job and interacts with the juvenile residents and his colleagues. Officer Carr joined the JJC in March 25, 2000 as correction officer at JMSF.

"Through his professionalism on the job and his commitment to his community, Officer Carr has proven to be a role model and mentor for the juvenile residents in JJC facilities as well for young people in his community," said Howard L. Beyer, Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Commission. "The JJC is committed to realizing the potential of the youth in its care and helping them change the direction of their futures. Our dedicated and experienced correction officers play a critical role in fulfilling this mission."

The Juvenile Justice Commission employs approximately 400 highly trained correction officers. Each officer must complete an intensive training course at the JJC's Training Academy which not only includes physical training, CPR and written exercises, but teaches officers to communicate with youth and instructs staff on techniques to diffuse tense situations.

The award is given in conjunction with a proclamation issued by New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey declaring the week of May 3-7 as "Correctional Officer Appreciation Week". The proclamation recognizes the men and women who uphold justice and keep New Jersey's communities safe through their dedication and experience.

For more information on the JJC, please visit www.njjjc.com