The N.C. Department of Public Safety recently recognized Division of Prisons ground supervisor Michael Hall as an Employee of the Year.
“Michael went above and beyond the call of duty and I am proud to honor him with this award,’’ said Director of Prisons Kenneth Lassiter. “He is a valuable veteran employee whose career embodies dedication and professionalism.”
The Employee of the Year awards were given near the conclusion of a two-day leadership workshop attended by more than 150 executive-level leaders in the prison system on Feb. 18-19.
Hall is a 25-year veteran at Mountain View Correctional Institution. He was named Support Services Employee of the Year for his assistance to Avery County Sheriff’s deputies in apprehending an offender who attempted to escape while being treated at a local hospital. Hall pursued the offender, called the deputies for assistance and restrained the offender until he could be handcuffed.