HARRISBURG, PA (Sept. 28, 2010) – The Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA) today announced it has endorsed state Attorney General Tom Corbett for governor.

“Tom Corbett wakes up every day focused on making Pennsylvania a safer place for its 12 million residents,” said PSCOA President Roy Pinto. “His combination of public service and experience fighting crime make him the ideal candidate for governor. On behalf of our more than 12,000 members, the PSCOA is proud to stand with Tom in the daily fight against crime, and we’re proud to stand with him as our candidate for governor.”

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About the PSCOA

PSCOA proudly represents more than 12,000 men and women who patrol cellblocks and serve in our 26 state correctional institutions and forensic units. These corrections professionals stand between those who are incarcerated – including the most violent and dangerous criminals – and our communities.

Contact: David La Torre, La Torre Communications, (717) 608-6337