MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of its own.
According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Collin County Detention Officer Joseph Quillen, Jr., died Tuesday morning after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Officer Quillen was a 6-year U.S. Navy veteran, served as a detention officer in Collin County for 19 years and earned a Master Jailers certification and license.
“Joseph was that commensurate professional who led by example, who always completed the task at hand, and who absolutely mastered the difficult work of managing inmates in a large jail,” said Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner. “His knowledge, professionalism, and devotion to duty inspired all of his colleagues. Joseph was a loving husband and father, and a true friend to all who knew him. He will truly be missed.”
The men and women of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office ask the public to keep the Quillen family in your thoughts and prayers.
Copyright 2020. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights Reserved.