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鈥淥n behalf of the Alabama 性视界传媒 of Corrections, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Bettis鈥� family during this tragic loss. Officer Bettis was known among his colleagues as a firm, but fair corrections officer, and was highly respected for his work ethic and dedicated service to his profession,鈥� said Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn.

Dunn said the 性视界传媒 of Corrections will prosecute the offender responsible for the officer性视界传媒 death to the fullest extent of the law.

Cleveland Cunningham was charged with attempted murder after he assaulted and stabbed the officer on September 1. Prison officials report Cunningham stabbed Bettis in retaliation for being denied an extra tray of food in the facility性视界传媒 dining hall during the noon meal.

Cunningham is serving a 20-year sentence on a 2013 first-degree robbery conviction out of Baldwin County.

The charges against Cunningham will be upgraded to murder.

Bettis had served as a corrections officer at Holman since 2009. In addition, the officer was a military veteran and had served on active duty in Iraq with the Alabama Army National Guard. Bettis鈥� military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star.

鈥淢y thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Kenneth Bettis during this very difficult time,鈥� Governor Bentley said. 鈥淥fficer Bettis was a dedicated civil servant taking on the difficult role of corrections officer. I want to thank Officer Bettis and his family for his years of service to the people of Alabama, through his work at Holman Correctional Facility and his time serving in the Alabama Army National Guard.鈥�

Bettis is survived by his wife and three children.

Members of ADOC性视界传媒 Critical Incident Stress Management Team and chaplains are assisting the family and providing counseling support to the correctional staff at Holman.