Luster FCI's February Officer of the Month

Franklin Correctional Institution has selected Officer Thomas Luster as its officer of the month for the February 2010. Employed at FCI since Oct. 2006, Luster is assigned to Bay City Work Camp where he heads up the institution’s farming operation. He has overseen the farming program since it was reinstituted this past spring. Under his supervision the operation has produced thousands of pounds of vegetables, such as squash, collards and cucumbers, all of which have been used to supplement the inmate meals at Bay City Work Camp and Franklin CI. This has resulted in a tremendous savings to the State of Florida. Luster was nominated for the award by Lt. Richard Hicks, who cited that Luster is a loyal and dedicated employee who is a true team player. Luster, at right, above with Lt. Shelia Watson, resides in Apalachicola with wife Scarlyn.