Shawn Joseph Lahey, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On January 3, 2006, correctional officer Shawn Lahey rescued a colleague who was being attacked by an inmate, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The victim had been working in the segregation area when a prisoner jumped on him and held a shank to his neck. The victim grabbed onto the prisoner's arm and called out to Mr. Lahey who immediately ran to his colleague's aid. Mr. Lahey fought off the prisoner and quickly gained control of the struggling man. For several minutes, he and the victim then held the man down until other officers arrived to contain the situation.