The USP Hazelton is a high security institution located in West Virginia. On February 7, 2007, in an unprovoked attack, an armed inmate viciously assaulted one of Foy's fellow correctional officers. Responding to the distress call, Senior Officer Foy was the first on the scene and found her colleague being stabbed repeatedly. With little regard for her own safety, she quickly took the assailant down and restrained him until help arrived. The victim, who had been stabbed 10 times, was able to escape. Undoubtedly, Senior Officer Foy's instincts and decisive actions saved her colleague's life.
Her superiors at USP Hazelton have praised Officer Foy for her superior work ethic, her deep commitment to the agency, and her devotion to duty. Since its activation in November 2006, Officer Foy developed and now implements policy and procedures at the Secure Female Facility at USP Hazelton.
Officer Foy knows the majority of inmates and her instincts help her recognize when they are involved in suspicious behavior or prohibited acts. She has forwarded raw intelligence to the Special Investigation Staff that has been instrumental in solidifying criminal cases against individual inmates.
With an educational background in substance abuse and dependency, Officer Foy ascertained that inmates were getting a "high" from a medication that was being dispensed daily. She identified the drug and worked with the Health Services Department to ensure that the facility discontinued prescribing this medication. In addition, adjustments were made in how medications were dispensed to the inmates.
As the Bus Operations Officer, Foy escorts numerous inmates on medical appointments outside the facility. As many of these inmates are being treated for female-specific diseases, she is able to provide the facility's medical staff with information about their conditions obtained from the physicians off site. She shows compassion and concern for these women and her warmth is recognized and appreciated.
