Meeting Maximum Security Prison Guard in VR

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I met a maximum security prison guard and prisoner transport officer in VRChat. This is his story.

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can I tell my story?

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man i saw you in the tree and thought you looked like a squirrel

[@EmeraldVA]

Azeal is like VR Anthony Padilla except instead of interviewing celebrities, he interviews the people that have it hard in life. Like this officer right here.

[@GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY4]

dosent anthony padilla also interview people that have it hard in life like the one where he interviewed people with adhd and the bpd one and the did one and the school shooting one and the kidnapping survivor one

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and celebrities can also have it hard in life just ssaaayaying

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@@GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY4 Okay, but who asked?

[@GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY4]

@@R.K_Chalkboard my cerebrum

[@jo3y960]

Nah he's like The VR channel 5. He just lets everyone tell their story. All people. Very little input from him. Sometimes none.

[@rpgghost1689]

Now you need to get the bounty hunter, the SWAT officer, and this guy in the same video.

[@zehc4]

and the other two prison people

[@lionheart1234]

Yes!

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[@mattguy1773]

This is probably one of the only places where we can see the perspective of very unique people

[@intheface1776]

I love the channel but I feel like almost every single video involves death violence or illness. The most lighthearted story I found was the bounty hunter and even then it’s pretty intense. Just wish there was more of a split of light and dark stories but I respect the shit out of this guy and the work he does so he can really do whatever tf he wants. Just hard to watch so many dark ass videos

[@torr3n]

@@intheface1776 i mean, its a matter of perspective, i already listened here through stories, of drug addicts, prison workers who got a better place to work in, mentally struggling people finding output to make it easier, so there is a nice balance of most perspectives on life

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Our boy Azeal looking like the young protagonist listening to his master.

[@Azeal]

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[@beedoubleu]

From one retired corrections officer to another.. get the hell out of that job. It WILL kill your soul man.. don't be afraid to walk away when it's time.

[@CaseYapper]

This went from slightly depressing to incredibly wholesome real fast

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[@Azeal]

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[@tiringsarcasm]

Every story he hears he just shrinks about an inch.

[@NikoJr.]

I'd love for this dude to know that most people don't hate individual officers. Personally speaking, what I hate is the system surrounding them (the police unions, the courts, the corrupt administration, etc.)

[@Aqueox]

Yup. I'm a "thin blue line" guy, but you won't ever catch me denying some police are fucking pricks. That George Floyd shit? That was bullshit. The dumbass overdosed. But there's other shit that doesn't get talked about that cops do and it needs fixed.

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Azeal in a tree and still shorter 💀

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[@FluffyMI6]

This guy is literally a true hero. We all should aspire to have his morals.

[@hydrohomiee]

This guy deserves some appreciation and admiration, hes practically a hero

[@transtrashbag69]

Not even practically, he IS a hero.

[@eg_manifest510]

he sounds exactly what a maximum security prison guard should sound like, the voice that feels like it carries the experience of an old man on the voice of someone much younger of course not all prison guards probably sound like that, but that's what he sounds like

[@nikk-named]

I really wish life treats them well...

[@secretshorty]

Wow, very insightful perspective. You got a correctional officer, SWAT member, and bounty hunter. May I suggest a caseworker next? Or maybe a homeless shelter worker? I work in that field and Im sure there’s alot of people like us that can put our story out there considering the bad rep constantly out there.

[@tharanlanier9614]

That would be interesting, are any of the stereotypes correct?

[@secretshorty]

@@tharanlanier9614 of course , there’s no denying at all. Similar sentiment w/ the other occupations he interviewed - most peoples’ worst fuckups tend to land on front page/headlines. The majority of us are trying to make a living while simultaneously dedicating their livelihood to addressing the the elephant in the room which is homelessness in the U.S. it’s a day-to-day debate whether to keep going or to search for a different career due to energy drainage. Idk, I can always quit fosho but it’s trickled down responsibility. Politicians ain’t the ones out there , maybe 1-2x yearly as a publicity stunt but caseworkers confront constant stress. Only difference is we have to use our only weapon is our voice compared to cops.

[@LDHulll]

As someone has done a related job. These stories are true and whenever someone says "I cannot make this up" they aren't. There is a danger to this job, and it takes a lot of heart and courage to keep doing the job.

[@azolaun]

I worked as a correctional officer for three days. All I can say it's definitely not for everyone and I respect those who do that job. It can be stressful and be very dangerous. This guy is amazing

[@jakeking974]

I, as well, would like to thank this man for a different reason. He sounds like he genuinely gives a crap about the inmates' safety and does his best to give them the best chance possible at turning their lives around and not being stuck in prison for life.

[@NorthernKnight]

I greatly appreciate how you show us the hardship others go through. This guy is right, we really do need each other in this kind of world. If you see this comment, correctional officer dude, you have my thanks. Your will to power through the strife associated with your job is admirable.

[@DaunteFalck]

I cannot thank officers like him enough. they put their lives on the line in order to protect us and the prisoners they watch over

[@russianbigbird4161]

I'm currently at 9:00 I'm glad he's had a good experience with his time in corrections, it can be really rough, and there's a definite darker side in alot out counties and facilities, so it's always good to hear about the facilities where rehabilitation is possible and allowed and COs and even the brass actually still have their humanity and haven't let the environment corrupt them

[@ollysockpuppet]

A true hero. Thank you for your services and commitment to them, sir.

[@blitzyeen5779]

Really cool to see this perspective of a prison guard, I can't imagine dealing with the stuff they go through. What an awesome dude- Also if you ever want a delivery-driver for a vid, I'm happy to talk n chat about my experience. Thank you Azeal

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Delivery driver like FedEx or Amazon delivery, or like long haul trucker?

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@@tharanlanier9614 Amazon, so more last-mile delivery then long hauls

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@@blitzyeen5779 yeah, that sounds interesting

[@joshholmes1409]

This is a real man, thank you for all the hard work! You inspired me right now to try harder to help the people around me, thank you!

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[@xblaster926]

I absolutely love how Azeal is literally just the happy, free and absolutely awesome lil psychiatrist. Listening to others and giving them a way to vent when otherwise they probably couldn't. Let those with stories speak and those with or has seen trauma/horrible crap vent and/or tell their story of what happened All in all, everyone has a story and our guy is letting them tell it.

[@williamwray2522]

I wish there were more honest people in this world like him

[@allthings1022]

VR MrBallen over here. Really enjoying your content my guy! Keep up the good work!

[@Azeal]

Thank you!!

[@pikachair21]

My grandfather is a retired prison guard. He wanted to wait till he collected 2000 makeshift weapons. He retired before he could do that, sadly. But now he lives a few miles away.

[@Thecelloandtechnerd]

My old sociology teacher was a UK Category B prison officer, and he’s told stories about him restraining a patient who had ripped off his own testicles in his cell with a plastic knife

[@vaporwingfauxmcloud1190]

I worked corrections for a level 4 max prison and honestly it was nice. Despite the media portrayal of prisons this prison was paid back with people who act like it's a society. But I've never heard of a "Floating" correctional officer because most facilities are short staffed. Tbh the inmates that were acting up were the young 18 to 21 year olds but they're smart. But never trustworthy so this guy is correct 💯

[@tharanlanier9614]

I really want to see this man, the SWAT officer, the hospital guard, the bounty hunter, and the two prison guards meet up

[@Khornecussion]

My dad got shot at so many times as an EMT. He was one of the few people that the ghettos full of black and Hispanic gang members respected, but occasionally a drugged up, or pissed off gang member would see the ambulance saving somebody that they thought they instantly killed in a drive-by and would obviously take pot shots at the ambulance to delay them. Usually that'd result in fire being returned by locals standing near the medics though. He genuinely had a case where a woman's 14 year old daughter got shot in the chest, collapsed her lung. Dad had to set up a tube for that I believe it was, get an IV started while loading her into the ambulance and just as that happens they hear a bunch of pops and the sound of concrete busting, then grass and dirt being displaced. Someone from across the street shot from their backyard into the street, towards the ambulance in an effort to hit one of the child's parents because they had apparently seen some gang activity that could've taken down that local gang. Wasn't Bloods or Crips. Was a tiny gang and like most tiny gangs, they're excessively violent because " Oh, gotta make a name. " - when you can make a name by being there for people considering originally Bloods and Crips formed to try to defend black neighborhoods and very quickly devolved into the same power hungry monsters as the Mexican militias that turned into cartels. I understand what this guy feels, though. I want to fight for the good of others, but Leukemia has kept me from joining the Marines. Obviously they have decently high standards for soldiers. For instance I can function somewhat without my depression medication, but I become furious and... that's a war crime waiting to happen when someone kills a squadmate, then surrenders, or survives and is disarmed - you can't kill them if they can no longer fight. I couldn't do that if they just blew my friend's organs out of his body, or exploded his brains out the back of his head. People call soldiers monsters without thinking of half the horrible shit they go through. Meanwhile, people today have a panic attack if they have to stay in their own damn homes for more than two weeks. It's pathetic. " Well, it's not happening to me so they should do better because I have impossibly high standards no human can achieve. " - if you want somebody to reach those standards, perform them first. Prove it's possible. If not, shut your mouth.

[@clawedmoss9030]

This was a nice one to listen to, despite everything it was very wholesome. :) ALSO THE STEAM PING GOT ME

[@samisaari9313]

I am.an recovering amphetamine user and former criminal, you just fn made me cry and want to make my life even better and fight my inner demons harder. Thank you for your words, courage and loyalty. You have true bearing, with that i mean you got your path straight, but some point you have got to priority your family, you HAVE to, in order to save more save your self as well. If i could if give you a high crying in a belief of the true love for what makes us so called human. Amazing, again thank you for giving me perspective! ❤

[@tristanfarmer9031]

This so inspiring! Thank you for your service and I know some words from a stranger on the Internet might not mean much, but thank you for pushing on solders. And thank you Azeal for helping people share there stories.

[@mjaf761]

The way he teared up near the end... Know you are respected man!

[@BigBeerus]

Goddamn we need way more like this golden boy in the system, I feel like jail would be a much better place and make a real difference for people if he was the standard. Edit: former inmate in Canada. Had more issues with guards then other inmates at times. I like how he addressed that there are some genuinely evil people. That was a wild realization for me years ago as everything I had ever done was self defence or purely motivated by money and usually against others "in the business" or their associates. Coming across what I would consider genuine evil was a hell of an experience.

[@malicemiz]

This is my favorite channel. I immediately watch every video posted. You do an amazing job and I hope they keep coming and coming.

[@Azeal]

Thank you for the support!!

[@malicemiz]

@@Azeal always. Ironically even though it’s all VR, it’s one of the most real and honest channels around.

[@annascat123]

I wish there was more officers like him, he is a hero

[@K0hai]

Your content is so heart warming on how you give all these different stories around the world a voice, keep it up!! Love your content! (PS I'd love to tell my story of living with Achalasia but given the fact I don't have vr chat I'd love if you could find someone who does have the medium to tell you the story of this condition so many of us live with on a day to day basis, thank you)

[@horace7346]

This guy deserves so much respect for being willing to do this every day.

[@rattycheese3561]

I really enjoy your content because you help me see all walks of life which I find interesting and important to me

[@Azeal]

I'm so glad, and thank you for the support!

[@ewastegaming8662]

I used to be a CO at a medium security correctional facility, and the experience I'll never forget is the inmate i found who OD'd. I did my best to keep him responsive and breathing, and I carried him down the stairs once medical got there with a stretcher and Narcan. What really stuck with me is that he was pissed at me for saving him, and it really sunk in how thankless the job is. But saving his life, whether he wanted it or not, is still one of the most meaningful things I've ever done in my life

[@thenathanbyrne7333]

As someone who works in the field of mental health care, respect to this stuff cause my job has traumatized me and it warms my heart seeing people who really care about those who've been scarred by these types of careers. And I salute the good sir who is sharing this story with you and all of us.

[@nick_the_greek]

Thank you for doing this job,I know no one will see this but if you see this,I hope you are right be used you genuinely changed my mind about these jobs and the people who do them,thank you for what you do.

[@JamesM_FL]

I respect his dedication to his job

[@garbador1231]

these are so great, You feel bad for these guy in certain ways. but there nice to listen too

[@BlackReshiram]

I don't really consider myself a fan of the american justice system, but that doesn't mean I hold ill will against the individual people. I hope this guy is going to be okay.

[@tiffanywyatt5137]

What can the justice system do to improve?

[@drpretzel2086]

I hope the job provides health insurance and good one at that

[@C-SD]

In reasonably critical, "reasonably" is the operative word. No system is perfect. We need decent people working in prisons and as officers/military in general. Have a couple uncles that were in and out of prison. One of them credits a CO with really helping him get his shit together, says he saved his life, but at the time he was a dick and didn't realize it. You may also save inmates and never know it.

[@chillcannongames5758]

I will catch up on all your last 3-4 videos later this week. Been busy but im always interested in learning more from people's experiences. Best teachers are those with personal experience.

[@Azeal]

I agree, those with experience always teach best!

[@MisatoBestWoman]

This channel as well as Symor are my favorite VR channels

[@Azeal]

Thank you!! And Syrmor is lovely yes :)

[@MisatoBestWoman]

@@Azeal OMG this reply made my day! Squeal

[@Azeal]

@@MisatoBestWoman :)

[@droofinsmirts]

Look ik the vids serious but that skin is ridiculously cool

[@polasamierwahsh421]

Today I have found a real hero

[@Azeal]

:)

[@bunnylord1064]

Not to shove away from the story, but that steam notification through me off so much

[@ga0937]

I hope u survive and stay healthy and happy

[@justjaguar2314]

Wow damn, it's so fascinating to get such insights to certain jobs! Hats off to this guy, really. What keeps popping up in my head is how do people have such cool looking avatars in VRchat??? They look so unique and awesome!

[@Liam-jp5lt]

I was raised to always respect others equally. But the amount of respect I have for anyone within this line of work, or any line of work where they are actively risking their lives, just so we can live comfortably, I respect those people on an entirely different level. I don't think I can accurately say how much I, and so many other people appreciate what you're doing for us. I salute you and again, thank you so much for everything you do.

[@trenchcoatbandit]

found this channel starting with the bounty hunter, then i listen to the volunteer solder in iraq. and the storys are amazing.

[@rowandoggo]

Thank you for another wonderful video

[@Gorgovoid173]

After all this, I gotta agree on one thing in particular. Dying IS pretty counter-productive...

[@redswift31]

I work as a CO in Iowa and can say I mostly agree with what he says. Its a good job that's 80% chill and 20% crazy. But I will disagree with the notion that this job will probably kill me thing. It does depend on the institution but all in all its a fairly safe job with a low death rate. You can get fucked up from this job physically and emotionally though.

[@tiffanywyatt5137]

Max security sounds like the worse of the worse. So I see it being dangerous

[@redswift31]

@@tiffanywyatt5137 I work at a max facility and honestly while the max dudes are bad they are literally locked up 23 hours a day. When they are out they are cuffed also so they are pretty easy to contain. The real dangerous guys are the young short term medium guys.

[@tiffanywyatt5137]

@@redswift31 that's not everywhere

[@redswift31]

@@tiffanywyatt5137 I'm aware

[@unknown20005]

well let’s hope that the job does not kill him

[@rifdifirebolt]

i like how 80/20 rule is everywhere

[@rhetoricjester934]

I work with dudes like this and I honestly couldn't bare to listen to this guy. I have a similar line of work and this is who we call "a motivator" if you are in a service like this or military, humble pie is a meal to be consumed daily and you should do your job thanklessly. Edit: for anyone who wants to shit on me for this comment I promise you that if the guys he worked with heard him say any of this stuff they would make fun of him relentlessly.

[@tomsmith205]

Yup I agree brother. He is just young he’ll grow into it

[@finnigankhjurich8150]

Amen hope he ups the therapy in the future.

[@guarddown2349]

"private facilities" *SCP intensifies*

[@milo-qp1rw]

This legend keeps people who drop the sope save

[@Doodoooa]

I can’t stop watching it’s gives me a lot of information for my ….business….

[@kingpopaul]

I hope your guess takes good care of themselves to not burnout and to mentally handle what they experience at work. Everything takes a toll, and sometimes to do well, you must take care of yourself first.

[@maxwhite8616]

It is crazy to hear him breaking wislt saying he will keep going.

[@ApokalyptikNM]

I have a interesting story about me and a police officer.. it all started when I was in high-school and one day I got very thirsty.. so instead of just going back in my school and using the bubbler.. I went to our football area went under the fence.. and the concession stand that sliding doors weren't locked and I just opened it.. I grabbed 2 bottles of water and a big of chips.. and I left shut the sliding door and went under the fence.. and sat down not to far away and ate and drank the water.. about 3mins later I saw a officer pulled up and I put 2 in 2 together pretty quickly.. and I just sat there.. and well at first gonna say back then I was stupid.. so I tried to lie my way out.. yeah he didn't buy it.. (which at the time I couldn't see it) so I actually got put in a police car.. and he called my parents they weren't happy obviously.. and I got the ticket and a court date.. well I did my community service and paid my parents back eventually for the ticket which was like 900$.. and looking back now.. I wish I could meet that officer today and just say thank you.. even though he was very harsh but could you blame him.. I was giving him BS stories.. and as time went by I just kept thinking of him and the words he said to turn myself into a better person.. and now even though currently still looking for a job but everything I did back then.. I stopped.. because stealing doesn't just hurt the company it also hurts the buyer (yes I stole from places like shopko only reason I'm saying this now is because they are gone so technically they can't do anything Also that was like 9 or 10 years ago..) but I now still am ashamed of that.. and wishing I could go back in time and prevent my self from doing it.. but knowing I cant.. I just try to put that behind me and move forward and to make myself a better person.. so as my first job was at goodwill.. people were friendly for the most part.. but one day I'm clearing certain items that were marked to be thrown out that day.. and I saw a person put something in her bag they got from a shelf... now yeah obviously told my manager but I didn't say the cops should be involved I mean it's goodwill... but stealing is stealing.. so infold I went up to her with said manager and told the person my story of stealing what I went through with my actions.. and in the end she put the item back (forgot what it was) and left.. and the manager just looked at me because I don't tell a lot of people this.. I just said to her. hey we all did stuff we regret and intern I may have just helped this person and commit the same stuff I did and changed her life around.. like I have.. now I ain't looking for sympathy... I know what I did was wrong.. the moral of this story is that 1 person I probably helped change her life around with my story (but I ain't certain of that) would I steal again though.. only if i was in a scenario of life or death yeah I would..

[@ArthurMorgan-uz1px]

thank you for your service

[@ryanprc8807]

"I've got tons of stories." Okay... is there a part two or something where we get to hear one?

[@GregKing-cl1gc]

This is the kinda thing you never hear about in the majority of media and it really sucks because these people really do deserve so much more. When he started going on about him doing his job no matter what and if someone is trying to off themselves he needs to sit and wait for back up while the inmate is trying their best to end it. The breaking of his voice really shows how fucked this is and why it needs to be covered more. I have nothing but my absolute respect for these people

[@HAMMER-DOWN-NU7]

May I suggest that you try to interview a forensics scientist

[@polasamierwahsh421]

Thank you

[@Maceman486]

It's great to hear from someone who understands the nature of the beast the job can be. It's harder and harder to relate to someone who doesn't know that wet iron smell of blood smeared on polished concrete. Someone who hasn't felt that burnout from the rage and despair and knows no other way but forward. You aren't alone brother.

[@hicknopunk]

So when you get moved, the first thing they ask you if you are okay being transported with a male. You assess the male quickly. If they seem cool you say yes. If they don't seem cool you politely decline.

[@hicknopunk]

Is it methotrexate? I get that to stop my immune system from killing me

[@jacobpugpoirier3350]

I'm sorry, but why he sound like Patrick Maholmes explaining why we, the Chiefs, lost to the frickin buffalos?

[@foxthx1138]

Trust me , the job usually doesn't kill you. It gives you a much greater chance of Divorce, Depression , PTSD , and It may shorten your overall lifespan .In my State you can retired from Law enforcement at 50. Save your money and take retirement as soon as you can .

[@johnathanhill7497]

The man has to watch a young Japanese teen fight a giant black bodybuilder

[@RedTheVariant]

cant be on vr chat for a few days. gotta pick my little brother up from the air port. and most of the people dont even have power and my property took some damage from a tornado. and unfortunately that damage made my internet super slow. im talking killabytes. i did have at least 150mgb. i just think i was really alot more fortunate than alot of others. as thousands of people dont have power at the moment and havent for days

[@Milkshakist]

A interesting path… However admirable?

[@jaceschultz4044]

Do you have a link for the outro song on this vid? It's so chill, need to know how the rest of it plays out lol.

[@quarkedbutt3957]

Was a CO in-between being in the Corps and Army, was a terribly good time. Gotta admit the thanking other CO's hands in public and saying thank you is kinda cringe

[@LegoSwordViedos]

Yeah they try to hire prison guards here for $14 an hour.... screw that.

[@quarkedbutt3957]

Yeah... I was paid 8 and some change when I did it after getting out of the Corps... quickly joined the army soon after

[@endermanranboo2908]

my mom thinks in insane and i wont get into details bc this is the comments section i’m only diagnosed with adhd, depression and severe anxiety i would like to say why but it isn’t a full story since i don’t have a diagnosis so i dont’t beleive i could state it in a video. Plus I dont’t have discord or VRchat

[@Deckhand_J]

bro if i known you were willing to do COs idda put in for it

[@sirdeadlock]

One strong cog.

[@mightythimble4942]

he keeps having to remind himself that it doesn't matter because it actually does matter. nobody should have to constantly remind themselves that it doesn't matter if they die. prisoners want to act a certain way, they should be treated a certain way. let the prisoners inflict their own devices upon themselves in the privacy of their solitary cells.

[@luissantiago5163]

Oh nice

[@alwaysyouramanda]

I often wonder if these guys have heard of “the prison experiment.”

[@yashjoseph3544]

If you are talking about the Stanford experiment, that experiment has been discredited as a fraudulent study.

[@mrvoid2994]

U mean about guys from university being put in prison and some of them had police roles and some of them had prisoners roles?

[@yashjoseph3544]

@@mrvoid2994 Yep, that's the Stanford Prison Experiment. It has been proven to be fraudulent.

[@legionnaire7179]

This is cool

[@nathanmitchell7961]

Azeal

[@hicknopunk]

You have the heart of an AI. Thank you sir, not for your service, but that you will continue to serve in the face of such ugliness. You are the giving tree.

[@donaldlump7793]

grown men in prison should be allowed porn bro no wonder there is so much violence

[@KayKatsumi]

NEED THIS OUTRO SONG