In 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced the first week in May as National Correctional Officers Week. The Thin Gray Line honors all of the Guardians who serve in correctional institutions, including prison guards, probation officers, parole officers, bailiffs, and jailers. These dedicated heroes safeguard the communities we live in by ensuring justice as well as the safety, integrity and fundamental fairness of our criminal justice system. This week and every day we wish to thank them for their service.