“This devastating act is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers that correction officers face each day,” the Department of Correction Our Department wrote in a statement. He remained in intensive care at the hospital as of Wednesday.

“The family can’t thank everyone enough for all the outpouring of support from his brothers and sisters in blue.” The hope is that the good days outweigh the bad and he continues to progress upwards,” wrote Kevin Flanagan, the legislative representative for the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union. “The doctors are happy with his progress but have been forthwith that Matt’s recovery will be long and will require more surgeries in his future.

After fellow corrections officers took control of the situation, according to the DA’s office, Tidman was transported to Lahey Hospital in Burlington, Vt. The indictment alleges that Booth took a metal pole and struck Tidman multiple times while the officer was monitoring inmates in the recreation area of the medium-security state prison.

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