Cadet dies in line of duty during corrections officer training in Abilene

A cadet with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice died in the line of duty Monday.

Cadet Michelle Strube, 45, died during routine pre-service training at the Robertson Unit Training Center in Abilene, according to a statement posted on the TDCJ Facebook Tuesday morning.

Strube joined the agency in August 2024 and was in the process of completing the required six-week pre-service training course prior to starting as a correctional officer.

“Cadet Strube committed to protecting and serving the state of Texas. There is no higher calling than that,” Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Eric Nichols said. “Our prayers are with her family, friends and academy cohort during this difficult time."

TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier said the department mourns, with her family, Strube who was just beginning her career as a correctional officer.

“Her dedication will be remembered with profound respect and gratitude," Collier said.

The cause of Strube's death had not been released as of Wednesday afternoon.

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