Shout Out: Officer Spinner

By Sherlinda Wheeler

MCF-SHK hosted several “badge ceremonies" over the past month. The reactions to receiving the badges has been very positive. The administration at MCF-SHK would like to share the following article from Officer Kimberly Spinner, one of the most positive people I have EVER met! Sherlinda Wheeler

“What the Department of Corrections Badge Ceremony meant to me"!

Upon arrival for the Badge Ceremony on January 25, 2024, I had zero expectations of what to expect other than receiving a Badge for my uniform. To my utter amazement what I witnessed was wonderful positivity, magnificent support, and love from the DOC.

This is not something you feel every day in a job like ours. I was humbled, honored and overwhelmed and found myself fighting back tears during the memorable ceremony.

Each day I come to work happy with a smile on my face, whatever happens during my shift, I deal with it, and move forward but always with a smile and a grateful heart. When my shift ends and it is time to go, I leave happy. I love my job, I love the people I work with, the Officers, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Warden, AWA's, Captains and ALL other employees at MCF-SHK, you really know how to make someone feel important and special! To receive this badge with my fellow Officers, was very uplifting and quite a gift to me. It made me feel a sense of pride in being a Corrections Officer.

Prior to the badge ceremony, I didn't have a favorite number, but since the ceremony happened on my birthday, 125 is now my favorite number. There are no truer words to describe the feeling I felt in receiving this act of legitimacy other than; PURPOSFUL, HUMBLED AND HONORED! Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve and be a humble, honored, and valued Corrections Officer.

With Heartfelt Gratitude,

MCF-SHK Officer Kimberly Spinner