of Corrections in 2007. He is an active member of the Garden
State Threat Suppression Team and is also a baton and OC in-
structor. Officer Herod is a team player who shows no hesita-
tion in taking orders and can step into the unknown quickly,
assess a situation and take on a leadership role when necessary.
Officer Joseph Wickersham
the Crisis Negotiation Team, where he deals with hostage ne-
gotiation and volatile situations. Officer Giaimo has received
numerous commendations, including: The State of New Jersey
Heroism Award, recognition for managing a clean-up detail in
Liberty State Park after Hurricane Sandy and recognition for his
volunteer work at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Juvenile Medium Security Facility
Officer Joseph Wickersham has been with the NJ Department
of Corrections since 2001, working with the Juvenile Justice
Commission. He has worked in the Camden County Youth De-
tention Center and currently is the school officer at the Juvenile
Medium Security Facility in Bordentown. He is responsible for
overseeing the academic programs as well as the safety and se-
curity of the facility.
Officer Yazmin Casiano
Mid-State Correctional Facility
Officer Yazmin Casiano has been with the NJ Department of
Corrections for 18 years. Officer Yazmin’s family is from Puerto
Rico and lost everything in last year’s hurricane. Officer Casiano
did not know for weeks if her family was alive but despite this
heartache, she came to work with a positive attitude. She is a
former Officer of the Month as a result of the role she played in
the reopening of the Mid-State Correctional Facility.
Officer Joseph Giaimo
Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility
Officer Joseph Giaimo has been with the NJ Department of
Corrections since 1993. He is assigned to the full minimum unit
as the Transportation Officer and is the primary means of trans-
portation of staff for emergency response. He is a member of
Officer Wesley Butts from the New Jersey State Prison.
Officer Wesley Butts
New Jersey State Prison
Officer Wesley Butts has been with the NJ Department of
Corrections for 14 years. He is the Pipe Major of the New Jer-
sey Department of Corrections Band, where he represents the
department as well as New Jersey in coordinating ceremonies
while preforming at functions and memorials. Officer Butts has
received two Commissioner’s Commendations.
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