Gary, I agree that anyone who goes into harms way for the public good should make a good salary.

Gary, Very informative and educational. Thank you very much.

During my time with the state I have faught inmates with shanks, weight bar and one had a 2 1/2 weight in a sock I was lucky always came on top.. taught D.T. many years always told them to train outside our training.

I agree with you and I got to say I’ve been stabbed once in a leg by a 16 year old. Nothing else, not even name calling in over 20 years. I’ll call it very lucky. However I may disagree with you on one aspect - financial accountability. Here’s why - as I understand it, many states (I know for sure Texas is one) do not pay inmates. So they are not paying fines. It is their families who are. I actually believe there should be more work for those incarcerated. This may sound as a joke but bring them to a seniors home (when people are not there) and have it cleaned. Why aren’t there more work for inmates? Those sitting in cells for months that are strong able bodied and can contribute.

Gary, I totally agree. Staff safety is top priority! The inmates must be held accountable.

Its so bad there i mean it's not the inmate's you have to worry about it's the officer's that prison should have been closed down but thanks to the Fed's they are clearly getting paid under the table the officer's that are maintenance are having inmates paint over mold in u dorm as well as the other dorms it's black worms coming out of the sinks where you have to brush your teeth an wash your face its a lot more trust me i know I was just there ... Close this prison

I agree 💯

I did time there from 1993 to 1999 , was there during the escape , i did 15 years straight in florida prison glades was by far the craziest experience the things you had access to there for the right price was just insane

Teamwork and independence. I appreciate you understand there's no contradiction here. If comes to telling lies, everything comes out during probation period.

I hate to say this, but correction officers don't receive the recognition or glamor as cops and other LE professionals. This is a sad reality. It will take lots of work to turn this battleship around if at all. You should feel confidence and satisfaction when looking in the mirror. You know what you've done. You don't have to prove anything to anyone.

We handled a stabbing where the victim's (police officer) nose was virtually cut off his face. It was from a downward swing with a knife. The prisoner had a prior conviction for murder. Correction officers listen to phone calls prisoner's make from jails. An officer overheard the defendant discuss the event on the phone. The CO notified the District Attorney and presented a tape as evidence. The CO's testimony and courtroom conduct were superb. He was articulate and likeable. The CO's testimony countered defense of mental insanity. The defendant was sentenced to 30 years. In a surprise exchange, the ER doctor enjoyed sparring with the defense attorney. Doctors often see the results of serious assaults and are sickened by it. He was a tremendous witness.

"Average" salary isn't a good indicator. That mixes the very lowest with the highest. We had an airliner crash is our jurisdiction. Emergency Services Unit (heavy rescue) worked months straight due to their special equipment and technical skills. Average would lump them in with Mon x Fri-admin personnel. "Median" draws a line straight through the middle and is a better indicator. You can tell I used to work on the department's budget.

I remember an escape from the Portsmouth Naval Prison. An "all hands-on deck" alert went out and an extensive search was conducted. The prison was staffed my Marines who don't like getting embarrassed. The offender was in the wind. Late that night, he called from a bar in Portsmouth (closing time) and said he was ready to give up. We fought ourselves to be the first one to get him. He stated it wasn't planned. He recognized a weak link in security and just walked off. I'm certain he didn't have a comfortable existence upon return.

I like officers who can fix things and make things work. We are only limited by our imagination. I was a new cop and asked to work overtime on Christmas Eve. I tried to avoid this because everyone has plans that day. I said I didn't have a clean uniform. They said I didn't need a uniform because it was a hospital watch (Never heard of that before. They were desperate) The inmate was not an escape risk because he was shot so many times, it was unlikely he would live anyway. The hospital was only six miles away and not in my district of employment. This made the drive convenient. I accepted for 8 hours. When my shift was completed, I was telephoned that there wasn't relief. I was so hungry from not eating, I called my wife. She packed up the two babies and brought me lunch. She didn't seem delighted to observe an inmate with tubes up his nose and mouth. There were CO's from another agency on the floor. They didn't know who I was because I was in soft clothes. They insisted that I should've identified myself, so they would've relieved me anytime for a cafeteria break. I wasn't a CO in their department, but they treated me like one. Good guys and ladies.

So I was there!!!!! 2013-2016 it was a scary ass place... They let u know who was in charge

What do they do to baby killers?

I was always annoyed over the concept of mandatory overtime. The last-minute notification was painful. Unless a real emergency exists (riot, flood, airplane crash) I'm not certain if it's legal. The corrections union should contact the National Relations Labor Board for clarification. When somebody is mandated, the compensation should be double pay compared to the tradition 1 1/2. A carefully worded contract can have guys volunteer for mandates when the circumstances exist. Counselors, case managers, and others should come in as needed and replace uniformed officers. Everybody has to chip in and contribute towards this.

Do you suggest a librarian should work in a prison library? Specifically MDC in Brooklyn.

I'm a travel nurse. I worked at this prison. They asked me on the second day if I was going to stay for a second contract. My answer was "NO". They had done something the previous day that involved dragging an inmate. I told them straight up that they couldn't treat the inmates like that. Guess they didn't listen since this was a year before this mans death.

Can you do a video of when a oic deals with their coworkers refusing to do their patrols or trying to manipulate the supervisor out of doing their job. How to deal with people who like you when your not in charge but when you are charge try to take advantage of you. I guess it all goes back to sticking by the no but I was told in the past to compromise

Hugo was let out and put in a Aryan nations majority prison , yep kaput

I enjoyed the video, just subscribed 😊 I hope you are having a wonderful week!

that cell has no windows ..is that even allowed

Gary, good luck to you and for the ones you care for during this hurricane, God's strength to you and your neighbors. Good luck.

What about the falsly convicted pedo in prison, like the 5,000 falsly convicted for all crimes in the US?

A lot of times correctional officers guards tell the whole prison about your criminal history to inmates that’s the number one thang they cruel

Institutions should create a Paperwork Reduction Task Force. Vertical conferences exist when line officers sit with senior management to identify problems and seek solutions. They ordinarily don't work because an officer may be reluctant to disagree with a warden. However, all hands should review paperwork to see what can be eliminated or consolidated. The meetings can take place every other month and all personnel are encouraged to contribute.

They're no reasons for officers to be working 8-hour shifts. Even private industry has adopted 10 and 12-hour tours. Hospitals, courts, and most municipalities have determined them successful. The employee likes the reduced number of appearances, and longer tours have reduced sick time. We always talk on manpower shortages. By scheduling these tours effectively, we can have additional manpower when needed

It boils down to these confounded liberals running our system! They're all liberals!

I recommended my agency begin an officer PT program similar to the military. A sliding score for age will ensure a 50-yr old isn't expected to do the same as someone 25. Those qualifying may get one-additional point of a promotional exam, or a distinctive breast bar. This idea was shot down because pregnant officers or those with disabilities would be excluded. I countered saying someone fluent in a second language or earning EMT status could get this reward. Seemed like this was too much work to enact. It seems like inertia is more welcome than new ideas.

We must reconsider the mandatory retirement age. This will encourage senior officers to stay. Senior members are also less likely to get complaints and lawsuits too. Piloting went from 60 to 65. Soon it will be 67. Social Secuity eligibility went from 65 to 67. Corrections must increase this age to stabilize manpower. The maximum age to work for the BOP is 57. That's when a man is in his prime. I was running 10 miles daily at that age. A doctor's examination can be required to verify if somebody's fit for duty. Permitting someone to work until 65-70 is more effective than mandating overtime.

Nidal Hasan didn't shoot himself. Responding police shot him.

I trained Sharpe when she first started and was good friends with her. This shit literally broke my heart when it all came out. I couldn’t believe it.

This lady's face is painful to look at. "Cruel and unusual punishment".

Couldn’t care less*

I have a 70-yr old friend who's in jail for his first arrest. The charges are serious, and he may never get out. He's a navy vet who lived with his mother and brother until they passed. He's not a sophisticated guy and was dependent upon them for the most ordinary decisions. He's also very sickly. I never thought I would be one of those jail visitors, but I've seen him twice. I doubt anyone else will ever go see him, so I don't want him feeling alone in his final years. I'll be there and with commissary money. I'm going to write an appreciation letter to the sheriff and warden on how personal and professional the staff are. You can tell whose heart is really into their work. They don't know I'm an ex-CO and cop. They're kind and helpful to everyone.

Staff must exercise maximum contacts with politicians through support and campaign assistance. Every election we hand out flyers and drop off information door-to-door to support those who appreciate us. We also work telephone banks and make our support known. I work for a large agency. We have 5000 employees and that many retired. Plus, family members voting...that's a huge incentive for them to appreciate our needs. With our union's endorsements, contributions from funds raised from payroll deductions through Political Actions Committee, and the public who get swayed by who we endorse, a high number of those we recommend get elected. If an officer gets assaulted, rally all possible staff to attend court hearings. Meet with the District Attorney for accountability. This sends a message we need. Contribute to PAC and financially support candidates who show us support. Unions have to get more active. With unions support, even the politicians we don't endorse feel threatened. I know one phony bastid who's done a 180* turn and now loves us. He's still a phony, but we got his tone changed.

If fat bob goes AWOL will he go to fort levenworth

Children and animals? I guess women took a back seat to you

Early 2000s who's to call it the wild wild West

I was at that camp i when that happened it's one of the worst prisons I ever been to and I did 20 years inside

Guards are worse than the inmates.

Gary, Very informative and educational. Thank you very much

I was lucky at our prison we were very strict with people coming in. But always staff shortage which made it very dangerous for the Officer's and inmates. Great video hope the people in charge sees this video

I didn’t want to name names but now it’s been a few months and legally I can. I was in Oregon. There are inmates that openly talked about which staff supply things. I don’t believe in gossip however I spoke with the specific staff to say there are rumors going around about them. I thought we would laugh it off till they weren’t laughing. I won’t say who they are but I put it together why they don’t do searches. Why any staff in that facility walk through and they don’t go through metal detectors. However, what I didn’t realize is nepotism goes a long way. Higher ups are related to those persons. Next thing I know, those COs are not “available” when us, mental health, have to give medication. I am in the worst of the worst segregation units. It’s either meds are missed or it’s walking into the cells without the usual CO being there. After a bit, my husband has been concerned there is a safety risk. As well as the feeling of retaliation. I have moved to a different state now. So while it’s all over their news that contraband is on the rise - they know who is bringing it in.

The reason why cell phones are not allowed in prison is because they don't want prisoners communicating with the outside world.

The current political and intellectual tiers are very much in effect, against the responsible handling of crime and criminals. This in spite of the daily examples of cause an effect (in both directions bad and good) here and abroad. Its pretty maddening