Post by RDC on Apr 2, 2009 15:34:14 GMT -5
Reception-Diagnostic Center Employees Display Heroism
Department of Correction Officers first officials on scene in serious accident.
Plainfield, IN – March 31, 2009 – Two Correctional Officers from the Department of
Correction’s Reception-Diagnostic Center went above and beyond their duties Monday afternoon
in an attempt to save the lives of others.
Transportation Officers Mark Wappes and Dennis Krackenberger were driving through northern
Sullivan County after transporting offenders, when they came upon a serious accident involving
a truck pulling a camper, which had rolled over. Without knowing the extent of the victims’
injuries, the Transportation Officers stopped at the scene, assisted the elderly couple trapped
inside the vehicle, and assisted with traffic control until law enforcement officers arrived. The
officers also eliminated a potentially dangerous situation by shutting off leaking propane tanks
located on the trailer. They remained at the accident until rescue personnel arrived and cleared
the scene. One victim was airlifted to an Indianapolis area hospital, and the other was taken to a
local hospital.
Superintendent Beckie Bennett commended these officers on their dedication and service during
this accident. “It’s great that the Department of Correction, and our facility in particular, has such
great employees who are willing to assist in whatever situation that arises. My sincere
appreciation goes out to these officers.”
Department of Correction Officers first officials on scene in serious accident.
Plainfield, IN – March 31, 2009 – Two Correctional Officers from the Department of
Correction’s Reception-Diagnostic Center went above and beyond their duties Monday afternoon
in an attempt to save the lives of others.
Transportation Officers Mark Wappes and Dennis Krackenberger were driving through northern
Sullivan County after transporting offenders, when they came upon a serious accident involving
a truck pulling a camper, which had rolled over. Without knowing the extent of the victims’
injuries, the Transportation Officers stopped at the scene, assisted the elderly couple trapped
inside the vehicle, and assisted with traffic control until law enforcement officers arrived. The
officers also eliminated a potentially dangerous situation by shutting off leaking propane tanks
located on the trailer. They remained at the accident until rescue personnel arrived and cleared
the scene. One victim was airlifted to an Indianapolis area hospital, and the other was taken to a
local hospital.
Superintendent Beckie Bennett commended these officers on their dedication and service during
this accident. “It’s great that the Department of Correction, and our facility in particular, has such
great employees who are willing to assist in whatever situation that arises. My sincere
appreciation goes out to these officers.”