Correctional Officer Ronald D. Werner

Correctional Officer Ronald D. Werner | New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
Correctional Officer Ronald D. Werner

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch Monday, September 13, 1971

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Ronald D. Werner

Correctional Officer Ronald Werner died from injuries sustained in a prison riot at the Attica Prison. Six other correctional officers were also killed during the riot.

The leader of the riot was never charged with any crime. After his release from prison, he shot and killed Police Officer Norman R. Cerullo and Police Officer Christie D. Masone of the New York City Police Department on April 2, 1978, on a Brooklyn Street.

Officer Werner was a United States Air Force veteran and served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services for six years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, his mother, his brother, and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Not available
  • Offender Never charged

prisoner custody, Riot

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Officer Werner,
Even though it’s been over 50 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

R.I.P.
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September 17, 2021

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