Welcome
Welcome to the official CUSA (Corrections USA) website. CUSA is a not-for-profit corporation formed by correctional officers in 1998 to provide national representation to correctional officers employed by federal, state and local governments. We proudly represent over 80,000 publicly employed correctional officers from across this nation.
Top Stories:
Corrections USA Demands Justice for Fallen Officers Family
Highland Hills, Ohio: William Hesson, a 39 year old hero-Correctional Officer, military personnel, and dedicated family man was murdered in the line of duty at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility in Highland Hills, Ohio. He is the first officer to be killed during an assault in the 28 year history of the juvenile detention facility. His murder was the result of a severe beating at the hands of inmates. Read More
The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, Inc., representing New York's boldest
The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, Inc., representing New York's boldest, the 9000 men and women who patrol the toughest precincts in New York... the City jails joined Corrections USA. CUSA Chairman Jim Baiardi stated: " having COBA part of CUSA is like having the icing on the cake. It makes CUSA again the big dogs when it comes to representing Correctional Officers on a National level. I am happy that they have joined our team at CUSA!"
Corrections USA Recognizes Two of It’s Own for Their Heroic Actions in Saving the Life of a Fellow Officer
Corrections USA, the National Voice of Corrections Professionals, is recognizing Correctional Officers Anthony Valasa and Anthony Sanchez of Monmouth County, New Jersey, Sheriff’s Office and has awarded them their Valor Award on this date. This award is given out yearly to the Correctional Officer/Officers who have acted bravely in the line of duty across the nation.
In November of 2008, Correctional Officers Valasa and Sanchez responded to an incident at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution, where a violent career criminal was attempting to murder a Correctional Officer Poplawski, who foiled his plot to escape. Read More
Upcoming Events & Conferences
Our Annual CUSA Conference will be taking place at the Harrah's Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on February 8-10, 2010. Please fill out the registration form online or if you prefer please download the form and send it by fax 386-292-8133 or email to lynnwitt@bellsouth.net. For additional information regarding this conference, please contact Lynn Witt by email lynnwitt@bellsouth.net.
Honoring the men and women who patrol the toughest beat in law enforcement, our nation's professional Correctional Officers! Everyday day in our nation, Correctional Officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect the safety of the public. It's time we recognize these courageous men and women.
The medal of Valor Awards ceremony for 2009 winners will take place at this 2010 CUSA Conference. Please submit your nominees to the CUSA Valor Award committee. Call 1-877-702-1022 or click here to view the flyer.
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This year’s Attica Annual Memorial Service for the Forgotten Victims (Correctional Officers and Correctional Civilian Employees) will be held on Sunday September 13, 2009 in front of the Attica Correctional Facility at 4:30 p.m.
There will be dinner served following the ceremony. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend, however we do ask that you RSVP by September 1, 2009 by calling 716-604-5829 with the number of people that will be attending the ceremony.
