North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina
End of Watch Monday, November 30, 2020
Add to My HeroesChristopher Eugene Sorrenti
Correctional Sergeant III Christopher Sorrenti died as the result of complications from contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while assigned to the Anson Correctional Institution at 552 Prison Camp Road in Polkton.
Sergeant Sorrenti had served with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 15 years, 9 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsSgt. Sorrenti,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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