Jeremy Waldrop, a retired correctional officer with over 20 years of service, passed away Nov. 16, 2024. He retired in June of this year.
Waldrop began his correctional career as a cadet at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in September 2003.
After graduating the Basic Correctional Officer Academy, he reported for duty to Pleasant Valley State Prison in December 2003. He transferred to Wasco State Prison-Reception Center in January 2005, where he remained until he retired in June 2024.
“Jeremy will be greatly missed by all those who knew and worked with him throughout his career,” according to a statement issued by the institution.
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