1-31-23 waupun prison riot anniversary

This week marks the 40th anniversary of a riot at the Waupun state prison.  Inmates took 15 hostages,  set desks on fire,  broke windows in the prison school,  and ransacked the dormitory building.     About six hours after the takeover began an assault team of 200 riot-clad officers stormed one of the buildings, bringing the disturbance to an end without any injuries.  Mayor Rohn Bishop says while being a corrections officer can be challenging and dangerous it can also be a very rewarding job.   Bishop says the anniversary is an occasion to reflect on the difficult work correctional officers have and to thank them for their service of keeping the community safe.