Correctional Officer Gregory Dale Mitchell, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia

Correctional Officer Gregory Dale Mitchell

Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, July 7, 2015

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Gregory Dale Mitchell

Correctional Officer Gregory Mitchell died in an industrial accident at the Hays State Prison in Trion, Georgia.

He was performing maintenance functions at the prison when he was knocked out of a mechanical cart by a ladder. He suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident.

Officer Mitchell had served with the Georgia Department of Corrections for 25 years. He is survived by his wife.

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Age 50
Tour 25 years
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Incident Details

Cause Accidental

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Officer Mitchell,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Georgia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 7, 2025