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Officer Brinkley retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections with 30 years , eight months , and 21 days of service , having worked at Georgia State Prison ( SP ) and Smith SP . She then came back as a part-time correctional officer at Smith SP .
In April 2021 , Officer Brinkley was performing her job duties at the front entrance of Smith SP . As she searched a staff member ’ s bag , she discovered a large amount of currency in the bag . This contraband would have entered the institution if not for Officer Brinkley ’ s vigilance in following established security protocol . As a result of this contraband discovery , an investigation revealed several offenders had large amounts of contraband in their cells .
Officer Brinkley has an outstanding work ethic and puts all other business aside to assist the facility in whatever way possible . With her years of service , she is a mentor to newer staff , and we appreciate the valuable member of Smith SP who consistently meets and exceeds all expectations .
Brenda Brinkley , Part-time Retired , Correctional Officer Smith State Prison
Officer Mason retired in July 2019 and quickly came back to join the department as a parttime Correctional Officer at Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison ( GDCP ).
Officer Mason is the type of correctional officer that takes on the most difficult tasks and completes them with honor . He routinely volunteers at the facility to support daily operations and is one of the most dedicated and hardworking staff members assigned to GDCP . He displays true professionalism in all that he does and is always looks for the best in others while supporting the facility in countless ways .
Officer Mason may only work 20 hours a week , but his impact reflects a full-time commitment to the organization . Officer Mason constantly trains new officers on the duties and responsibilities of manning a tower and operating a perimeter vehicle .
GDCP and the Georgia Department of Corrections ( GDC ) are proud and honored to have Officer Mason serve as a part-time correctional officer . Officer Mason is a pillar in the community and honorably helps to make GDCP and the local community a better place to
live and work . We appreciate his commitment to GDCP and the GDC .
Robert Mason , Correctional Officer II Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
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