What is productivity, really? It's not just clearing off a desk or completing a movement list. It is about stopping, taking a breath and making sure your 're getting the important stuff done.

Obviously, productivity involves producing. Unfortunately, we don't produce widgets, sales or events. Sot the true definition of a productive officer perhaps takes a little more insight to what we do on a daily basis. We produce a safe working environment, a security conscious operation , and peace of mind for an entire community who knows they are safe when we are watching the wall.

This is a simple concept, but one that is easy to forget in the hustle and bustle of the day. It's easy to be fooled in to thinking you're productive when you transport attorneys here and there, answer request slips and make rounds. The trick s to handle the daily tasks while always focusing on the things that actually keep us safe and secure.

He has continued to demonstrate and understanding of what it takes to be truly productive in a correctional setting. His motivation to stay physically active has never compromised his alertness or awareness of his surroundings and for this he plays a part in producing a safe environment for all of us.