Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, July 18, 2020
Add to My HeroesHenry Turner
Master Sergeant Henry Turner died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola.
Sergeant Turner had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons. Two of his sons also work for the agency.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
Most Recent Reflection
View all 61 ReflectionsI got to know Mr. Turner while working with him at Angola. He was a tremendous help when I first came into the profession. He was a wonderful man to work with. I learned a lot from him. I pray for his family and God rest his soul eternal in Heaven.
KLC
Former & Veteran CO Sgt - 15 years of service LSP-Angola
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Louisiana State Penitentiary Angola
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