EVERY PRISON COP


 
They go to prison everyday
 
But they're not doing time,
 
Just correcting those in Canada
 
Convicted of a crime
 
 
 
They keep the peace beyond all costs
 
Knowing what they do
 
Serves the public they protect
 
and every prisoner too.
 
 
 
So next time you get on your knees
 
And pray for crime to stop
 
Don't forget to say a prayer
 
For Every Prison Cop.
 
© 2002 William Heffner P.O. Box 677 Coldwater, Michigan 49036
Email address : thankful@cbpu.com

William Heffner is a former full-time police officer and presently a full-time Michigan Corrections Officer assigned to Lakeland Correctional Facility.  He is also a part-time police officer with Bronson Police Department.
 
William is a poet having authored one book along with having several poems published in newspapers, newsletters, magazines and websites around the world.
 
“I am writing in reference the below poem I just wrote.  Having been both a street cop in a small town and the
suburbs of Detroit and a prison cop I can tell you it takes a pretty special cop to work in a prison.  As one of the
top 5 finalist for Michigan Corrections Officer of the Year and Officer of the Year for my facility, I can also tell you
that every prison cop needs some recognition as they are the inspiration for the below poem.”