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SA Nick Taylor (I102)
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Betts, Timothy, CO.
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Correctional Officer Tim Betts suffered a fatal heart attack while escorting an unruly inmate to the segregation unit at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.
He suddenly collapsed as he and other officers moved the inmate. The other officers immediately began CPR and used an automated external defibrillator until an ambulance arrived. Officer Betts was transported to Sullivan County Community Hospital where he passed away a short time later.
Officer Betts had served with the Indiana Department of Correction for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Commissioner Bruce Lemmon Indiana Department of Correction 302 West Washington Street Room E-334 Indianapolis, IN 46202
