News Release - May 13, 2010
Georgia Department of Corrections
Brian Owens, Commissioner
Director of Public Affairs
Joan Heath
Contact: Office of Public Affairs (404) 656-9772
STATE OF GEORGIA
For Immediate Release
GDC Awards Surveillance Officer with Award
Jerome Smith receives Individual Fitness Award
Atlanta – The Department of Corrections awarded Jerome Smith with the Individual Fitness Award at the Sixth Annual GDC Awards program on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the State Offices South at Tift College in Forsyth.
“Mr. Smith is a great role model for the employees of the Americus Probation Office,” said Commissioner Brian Owens. “His drive motivates others who are looking to improve their overall health,” added Owens.
Mr. Smith began his career with the Department of Corrections in 1994 as a Correctional Officer at Macon State Prison. He currently serves as a Surveillance Officer and the Physical Fitness Coordinator for the Southwestern Judicial Circuit. Smith and his wife have three children and lives in Americus, Georgia.
Several key officials were on hand for the ceremony, which was attended by more than 300 guests. Making the award presentation with the Commissioner were Board of Corrections Chairman Larry Wynn, Assistant Corrections Commissioner Derrick Schofield, and special guest speaker, Brigadier General (Ret.) C. Stewart Rodeheaver.
The Department of Corrections is the fifth largest prison system in the United States and is responsible for supervising nearly 60,000 state prisoners and over 150,000 probationers. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 13,000 employees.####
