Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Add to My HeroesVicky James
Corrections Officer IV Vicky James died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among employees and inmates at the Choice Moore Unit in Bonham, Texas.
Officer James had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for four years.
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Thursday, January 14, 2021
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View all 48 ReflectionsThank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer James. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division.
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