Correctional Officers Association of Delaware

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001; a day that forever changed our nation.

We honor the nearly 3,000 lives taken, the first responders who ran toward unimaginable danger, and the families who have carried their loss for 25 years.

As correctional professionals, we also remember a part of the 9/11 story that too often goes untold. More than 1,000 uniformed and civilian members of the New York City Department of Correction responded in the aftermath of the attacks, assisting at Ground Zero, operating boats, moving supplies, supporting the temporary morgue, searching debris at Fresh Kills, and continuing to operate the city’s jails.

While no NYC DOC member was killed during the attacks themselves, the sacrifice did not end on September 11. Today, the NYC DOC 9/11 Memorial bears the names of 43 uniformed and civilian members who later died from illnesses connected to their World Trade Center service.

They answered the call knowing only that people needed them. Their service reminds us that correctional officers were there, too—and that their sacrifice deserves to be remembered alongside every member of the public-safety community who served that day and in the difficult months that followed.

On behalf of the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware, we remember the fallen, honor the survivors, and stand with every family forever changed by September 11.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

08/21/2026

Every day, Delaware's correctional officers go to work knowing there are people inside our facilities who want to hurt them and they show up anyway to keep our communities safe. They deserve a legislator who has their back, not just their applause.

That's why I'm honored to have earned the endorsement of the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware (COAD) in my campaign for re-election to the State Senate.

As Vice-Chair of the Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee, I've worked directly with correctional officers and their union to turn their concerns into law including Senate Bill 32, which protects the personal information of correctional and probation officers from public disclosure so they and their families aren't put at risk for doing their jobs.

Correctional officers face threats most of us never have to think about. They need real support, real protections, and a partner in Dover who will keep showing up for them. I'm grateful for COAD's trust, and I'll keep earning it every day.

Thank you to the men and women of COAD for the work you do and for standing with our campaign.

08/15/2026

I’m incredibly honored to have the endorsement of the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware (COAD)!

Our correctional officers and law enforcement professionals put themselves on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Their support means so much to me, and I’m grateful for their confidence in my commitment to public safety and supporting our first responders.

Thank you, COAD, for your trust and your endorsement. I’m proud to have you in our corner! 🇺🇸

07/17/2026

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! Celebrating 250 Years of America 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate 250 years of the ideals that have shaped our nation—freedom, courage, sacrifice, and service.

As correctional officers, we understand that protecting our communities doesn’t always happen where the public can see it. Every day, correctional professionals stand the line inside our institutions, maintaining safety, security, and order while making countless personal sacrifices alongside our families.

This Independence Day, we honor the generations of Americans who fought to secure our freedom, and we recognize those who continue to protect it through service to others.

To every correctional officer across Delaware and throughout the nation—thank you for your professionalism, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Your work often goes unnoticed, but its impact is felt every day.

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, let us remember that freedom has always required ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things.

From all of us at the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware (COAD), we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

Home of the Free Because of the Brave. 💙

06/21/2026

Today, we honor the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who lead with strength, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

For many in the correctional profession, fatherhood means balancing long shifts, missed holidays, mandatory overtime, and the weight of serving others—while still showing up for the people who matter most at home.

To all the dads of the correctional community: thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and the example you set every day.

From all of us at the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware, we wish you a Happy Father’s Day.

05/26/2026

Public safety doesn’t stop at prison walls—it extends into every community we serve. COAD stands alongside Senator Blunt Rochester in supporting efforts to close stablecoin loopholes that can be exploited by bad actors. Strong AML, BSA, and KYC protections help safeguard our communities, strengthen accountability, and support the safety of those we’re sworn to protect.

Protecting our communities means staying ahead of emerging threats.

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Memorial Day is more than a holiday—it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and honor for those who never made it home. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness continue to inspire us every day.

The Correctional Officers Association of Delaware proudly stands with all who remember and honor our fallen heroes. May we never forget the price of freedom and the families who continue to carry that sacrifice.

We remember. We honor. We are forever grateful. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

COAD stands firmly behind the mental health and wellness of the men and women who work behind the walls. Today, we proudly submitted our letter of support for the Blake Schwarz Su***de Prevention Act — legislation aimed at creating meaningful pathways for correctional professionals to access mental health resources, reduce stigma, and strengthen su***de prevention efforts.

Correctional officers face trauma, stress, and emotional burdens that often go unseen. Too many suffer in silence. Too many families have experienced unimaginable loss. This legislation represents more than policy — it represents recognition that correctional professionals deserve support, protection, and access to care without fear or stigma.

The profession teaches us strength, resilience, and service. But strength should never mean suffering alone.

COAD will continue advocating for resources, peer support, and initiatives that protect those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.

Because taking care of our officers means taking care of our communities.

05/16/2026

The Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Su***de Prevention Act would create safe harbor protections for correctional officers seeking mental health treatment