Working in law enforcement can be an incredibly dangerous job. However, those who work in correctional facilities are faced with tough conditions each day.
A Denver deputy sheriff was able to defuse an incident where she was allegedly attacked at the jail. For her bravery, she was given the Medal of Valor.
Violent Incident
According to a sheriff's department news release, Deputy Ida McComb was working in the housing unit of Denver's downtown jail when she was allegedly attacked. Nearby inmates separated McComb and the attacking inmate, then attacked the alleged assailant in her defense.
"Deputy McComb quickly gained her composure and began to give commands, ordering individuals away from the inmate she believed attacked her and reestablished control of the housing unit while calling for assistance," the release said.
"Her quick thinking and response redirected a situation that could have spiraled out of control."McComb joined the department in March. For the last 11 years, she has been an Army reservist serving in countries like. Kuwait, Qatar, Panama, and more.
"Deputy McComb displayed the valor it takes to be a Denver Deputy Sheriff and led with her humanity. She was faced with a very challenging circumstance and with her swift and selfless actions, diffused a volatile situation."
Sheriff Diggins
Responsiveness Recognized
McCombs was presented with the award during a department ceremony. The Medal of Valor is given to duties who "have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others."
Deputy Ida McComb did just that. If she did not act quickly, the situation could have taken a terrible turn. Even the slightest could have caused others great injury.
However, McComb employed her training that she likely learned in the Army reserves and during her sheriff's department training to make sure everyone involved made it out of the incident alive.
Need more like her in Corrections But I still say Automate prison jail security overall
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What a great idea. The present Government would never go for that! It is too EASY! Catch and release is much more effective!! Ha! We are really in a mess.
I Salute you for your bravery, courageousness and honor for facing one of the most dangerous episodes faced in law enforcement today! You handled the situation with restraint and control! May God Bless you and keep you safe always!
Respectfully,
Ret.Detective Sergeant A Niloff, City of Sunrise Police Department
Amen.
I do very much as well. God Bless her, and keep her safe.
If he resigns who replaces him? Yep, the appropriate cliche would be "It's like jumping from the frying pan into the fire." Harris is dangerously incompetent. I hear she's still trying to find the Texas border.
A great person to have around / thank God another inmate helped her
She was very fortunate to have help from the other inmates. They at least deserve being mentioned and a thank you.
I totally agree. She was one lucky lady! I am thrilled that she escaped unscathed.
Thank God that other inmates came to help 1st of all. 2nd happy she was able to regain control and avoid an all out riot.I hope that the inmates that defended her were thanked and noted in their files. Anyone who steps up for another in this type situation should be commended.
absolutely!
God bless this brave woman.Not everyone can do a job like her's.She deserves all honors .I hope the inmates who helped her will be considered as well.
Interesting that several inmates came to her aid.
It is the gang mentality in jails. There is a hierarchy, just like gangs. He was probably there on a small pot charge, and had already formed his click. I worked, as a nurse, at a juvenile correction facility. The stories were unreal. I had a 10 year old murderer, who killed his father, by driving a tractor over him, for beating his mother. I didn't last, because I wanted to take them all home.
How lucky they are to have her on the force. I am not a strong proponent of females in jails for this very reason. Though this situation ended favorably; had it not been for the inmate, I fear we would be reading a different story. Thank God she is alright.
OK, I'll finally agree that there are places in society that seem to be custom-made for transgendered former males, but prisons don't often have a women's sports competition "won" platform for the guards.