Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, August 26, 2012
Add to My HeroesTimothy A. Betts
Correctional Officer Tim Betts suffered a fatal heart attack while escorting an unruly inmate to the segregation unit at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.
He suddenly collapsed as he and other officers moved the inmate. The other officers immediately began CPR and used an automated external defibrillator until an ambulance arrived. Officer Betts was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital where he passed away a short time later.
Officer Betts had served with the Indiana Department of Correction for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 187 ReflectionsNot a day goes by where I don't have a moment or two during my day that I don't think of you. I know you are always with me, especially while I am at work! Love and miss you so much! I can't believe we are approaching 11 years without you here with us.
Amy Barton
Daughter of Fallen Correctional Officer, Timothy Betts
June 24, 2023
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