HMP Belmarsh: Life Of An Officer | Real Stories Prison Documentary

Belmarsh: Inside Britain's Toughest Prison (Prison Documentary) | Real Stories
‘Screws’ follows a group of newly recruited prison officers through training at the country’s most controversial jail: HMP Belmarsh in South East London. Known as Britain’s ‘Guantanamo Bay’ or ‘Hellmarsh’, the Prison Service’s flagship institution is notoriously secretive. This is the first time Belmarsh’s governors have allowed cameras to follow their officers in training and at work.
With the highest prison population in Western Europe, Britain’s prisons are reaching bursting point. Nearly a third of all prisoners are from ethnic minorities, but less than 5% of officers are. The Prison Service is desperate to adjust the balance. Having lowered the entry requirements, now they are taking all comers and getting all sorts.
Prior to joining, new recruits are not even interviewed. The only requirement for a job behind bars is a clean criminal record. Today’s recruits are fast tracked into uniform, and hurled headlong through an intense training regime.
The class of 2004 is meant to represent a new generation of screws. A Moroccan bus driver (Mustapha Bouker), a 47 year old Hindu civil servant (Jaya Karir), a young Jamaican single mother (Sharifa Wade) and a 21 year old bachelor embarking on his first job (Jamie Barker) are among the group of 8 starting out. For most of them, prison is a completely alien territory. They soon learn it’s an intimidating world of menace and discipline, rules and political correctness.
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[@iffyorange501]

The fact there's no interview for that job is massively crazy and screams desperation. I can't believe they passed that woman who was almost laughing when being assessed.

[@DaniDiva182]

Frightening, no?

[@rosemariescannell5833]

What do you think the assessments are if not an interview. They go through many assessments, physical trials and medicals before they start Officer training, which is some time before they are sent out to prisons.

[@1nterfr4stic4lly]

It's not like this in 2017. It's a 3 step recruitment process which includes physical tests, role plays, maths tests, and an interview if you get through all of that. Maybe they realised this approach wasn't working too well.

[@leehenry5764]

London for you more assed about diversity.

[@vidarodinson9142]

I cant believe that.No interview? ??? -

[@maureencameron4120]

Um, I'm sorry, if you get highly upset by abusive language, probably being a prison guard is about the LAST career choice you should make. Good Lord.

[@AmySmith-qt6qg]

Maureen Cameron Right?! She’s in Belmarsh, a place where some of the most dangerous men in Britain live, people that have committed crimes we couldn’t even dream of, and she’s shocked that they swear! Swearing is nothing compared to what all of these men have done 😂😂

[@user-sx3pc7yt3k]

Luke E 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@speckledjim_]

She complained about the abusive language, she complained about the uniform and she complained about the multi faith chapel, your in the wrong job love

[@MrKotBonifacy]

The whole... thing looks just like that Monty Python sketch about the accountant who wanted to became a lion tamer. The only differences here are: 1. this one here is way too long, and 2. it is not funny. In fact, it is scary. Long live Britain... maybe. Well, good luck anyway. PS: To end it on somewhat lighter note, let me quote that dialogue from, if my memory serves me, "Blackadder Goes Forth": Capitan Blackadder: Hmm... We have trouble communicating with our German POWs... Private Baldrick: I have a great idea, Sir - we should hire some Germans as guards. Capitan Blackadder: Brilliant, my dear Baldrick, brilliant indeed... Cheers!

[@aldorfc220]

She better of working in a care home lol

[@Tara........]

What's not being clearly stated here is that correctional officers who "can't cut it" are a danger to both themselves and their fellow employees. Diversity should never trump genuine fitness for the job.

[@instantapp3242]

USA here, they should hire according to qualifications!!!

[@JSchaffer214]

@@instantapp3242 Exactly! Unfortunately, 'meritocracy' is considered a dirty word in today's society.

[@fetchstixRHD]

Yeah agreed - being fit/qualified for the position and having potential should come first before anything else. Fair enough if you choose someone who'd improve diversity over someone else with most else being equal, but why not improve performance rather than reducing standards(?)

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

I’d not be cut out for it. I got depression issues and don’t handle stress well. Plus I get bored easily in jobs. I’d end up being a liability

[@briannickson6631]

Served for 34 years in all ranks and appointed to Governor grade for the last 9 years. Applied to join August 1962 and had to pass the Civil Service entrance exam, a full medical and several interviews before training starting at the Prison Service Training School. Had a 6 month and 12 months probation report and interview. Officers could (and regularly were) dismissed at any time during training and probation. I have a family member still in the Service and he is disgusted with both the selection, training and standard of the current recruits. I have been retired for 25 years and am proud to have served but feel sad at the way the Service has gone.

[@rafflesxyz4800]

How to staff it though when inmates are increasing and more and more staff are needed?

[@starofdavid9919]

You sure your not Mr Mckay haha, Joking aside I tip my hat to you Sir, I have only ever spent two weeks in Barlinnie prison in Glasgow for traffic offences and that was more than enough for me.

[@gannonfrank]

I can understand them trying to be more diverse there's no harm in it but they need to be just as trained its pretty bad when I a guy who never worked in a prison sees this and thinks half the people there especially the indian woman were not qualified to be there

[@Onemoreround500]

Do you remember a prison officer called Stanley jex

[@Onemoreround500]

Stanley jex was a prison officer for 30 years was at Wandsworth in 1965 when ronnie biggs jumped the wall

[@agrafes6]

I was a Prison Officer for nearly 30 years. I've seen a lot of changes, and a lot of things, people would only see in nightmares. The average life expectancy of a Prison Officer following retirement, is 18 months to 2 years. If that is the case, I have about 3 weeks to live. 😂 If anyone has watched this, and still think they could do this job, don't. If you have a family, are an easy going, laid back person, don't. The Prison Service will, change you as a person. I have, in 30 years, been involved in some horrific incidents, seen many dead bodies, of which, some have used the most horrendous ways imaginable, in which to kill themselves. I now suffer with severe PTSD, and find it difficult to trust, even my closest friends. Contrary to popular misconceptions, Prison Officers do have compassion and heart, and are not all bullies, who think the uniform is a Superman suit. There are many documentaries out there, but nothing, nothing will ever prepare you, for this job. If you value your sanity, stay well away.

[@dukes8359]

agrafes6 yes guv. Spent a lot of time inside and the change's that are going on throughout the whole system are catastrophic. The only bad time i've personally ever had on a wing is the induction wings. The rest of my time was spent going to the gym,working and getting stoned. Only thing missing was a woman. Had all kinds of technology. The screws in Northumberland (once off the induction wing) mostly just let us do what we want as long as we went to work they let us be. There were blades and shanks stashed all over the wings phones, pads,computers,shops and poker. Never had any real bother with staff bar induction they show you respect and they get the same back

[@agrafes6]

Mary Mary Just about.

[@mikej4193]

agrafes6 , well said i was locked up in Belmarsh in 2012 on Houseblock 1 , the officers do a good job there in a strict regime , i found only a couple of arrogant cocky screws there . And many so serious murderers and true wrong uns there . I have a lot of respect for the screws there as they did not put any of us there . It opened my eyes as to what a difficult job they do . Its a highly dangerous place and if your ok to them they will treat you properly . Every high profile terrorist is there and every high profile killer is there. Also Mustafa the new screw i know from there , a very decent man i felt . Always good to me he was .

[@agrafes6]

Mary Mary Yes, just about. 👍🏻

[@liamsmith9184]

The most powerful thought provoking comment i've ever read on YT. My heart goes out to you mate and God only knows what you went through and with the PTSD still are. I hope with time and help your mind may be settled & you can have a quality of life.

[@WesternkindArt]

The older woman, who is not fit to be a prison officer, is of course the one that files charges of bullying against another trainee.

[@leelaturanga5461]

Facepalm. Unbelievable; the inmates will make mincemeat out of her and she could be a liability to her colleagues!

[@rabbitskinner]

She's a claims tribunal waiting to happen

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

But shes ethnic so she HAS to get employed. Her abilities or even SUITability is irrelevant. Her skin tone is the only reason for employment. Thank labour.

[@EGT-kf2hu]

Just think what would have been said 50 years ago.. She'd be laughed at and told to get out. Well she wouldn't even have been considered to be hired. Just shows how far we've dropped and weak we've become

[@cheekychap8047]

@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse its not a white mans world anymore. Its a 👦🏿👨🏿‍🦱👴🏿🧕🏿🧕🏻👳🏿‍♂️

[@macswanton9622]

"Prison is not a fashion show" No one could ever portray it better

[@andymiller2259]

A prison officer once told me that the biggest problem he faced in the service is the small minority of staff that shouldn’t be in the job. After watching this I now understand what he means.

[@jimgroves3020]

The biggest problem in Prisons is the management (Governor grades), the officers working by Home Office rules tell the inmates no and the Governors then OK it

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

PISS TAKE !

[@blakehunter8944]

Profit Muhammad is a pedifile that slept with a 9 year old so Im sure nothing the prisoners have done are worse....

[@twoleftfeet9626]

The same is true in nursing (not to mention the management)

[@DaniDiva182]

If I were doing this job, and the short woman was supposed to have my back, I'd quit.

[@alecstahl2387]

Well I am sorry Sir but the ethnic/gender quota must be fulfilled regardless of qualifications or skills.

[@stevechristie2569]

@@alecstahl2387 like there are no physically strong, no nonsense, straight-talking, honourable, middle-aged Asian ladies!!!! There are plenty.

[@alecstahl2387]

@@stevechristie2569 "Plenty", "a lot", "large amount", and "many", are not units of measure. They do not even compare with "majority" or "most of". 1000 balls are plenty but almost nothing on a bag with one million of them. Basic math.

[@philgreen6084]

Pure insanity. That older lady would be far better suited to being a school dinner lady. The kid's would get on well with her.

[@1punch_man]

Agreed. It is insanity

[@pivottech8881]

I get that actually. She's got a really nice attitude Infact too nice to work in a cat A prison.

[@michaeljay3846]

@@pivottech8881 She worked on houseblock the lifers block when I was on there , a soft woman but it was not too bad for her as most were on huge sentences and the worst houseblock was 2 with all the plastic gangsters

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

@@michaeljay3846 do you know if she still works there? I'm glad she got in and didn't have many issues

[@michaeljay3846]

@@ptrekboxbreaks5198 No idea as left in 2012 , but she was well ok on the lifers block , houseblock 1 . She was ok like most of the other screws on that block back then . A very tough job to do . Many cons were in the papers and on national TV when I was there .

[@superbad3591]

The woman filing charges for bullying is on a personal crusade for attention, she came across completely snobby and there's no way I would like to have someone so deluded working beside me in a dangerous job

[@craighealy4069]

Can’t have idiots on the job

[@GR-hy3tf]

Its good training because we all need to get along within this job with all types of people. Actually it’s very good. It takes all types to make a world.

[@SuzyQ334]

She is a nightmare. She's so "precious" and self-centred I'd lay odds on she only last a few weeks. I wouldn't want to work with her.

[@PottersVideos2]

What is her problem? She hurt the male officer, not the other way around. If the roles had been reversed, the male officer would have got it in the neck.

[@doms6741]

Tbh, people with a criminal record would make good officers. They know what's going on, and given a chance to change their life. They would work damn hard!

[@elastronaute1198]

I agree. They'd also be hardened to the bad things they'd have to inevitably see and experience that gives a lot of officers PTSD when they retire.

[@Craig-xr1bw]

Spot on mate

[@arochester5310]

Agree, and probation officers

[@bearcubd3900]

Yeah that entry criteria should be changed , they no the how prison works and wont be put off by Abusive Language !!

[@edwardrose120]

Could work. Could also end up a riot. The ex cons would need to prove themself and have a strong mindset to change and help the prisoner's as they need direction.

[@olivialoveworthy]

That female trainee is far too sensitive for this job! Offended by cursing, crying over a remark made by her teammate... She needs to go work at a kindergarten.

[@securoserv1405]

Olivia Love Worthy agreed

[@emilytoole1524]

she will be a nightmare for that prison and her colleagues. will compromise the security in the prison no doubt.

[@KoimaLechoN]

I'd smash though. :)

[@kaiser290]

john rackley..you nonce,you'll end up on the nonce wing mate if you carry on like this.

[@kaiser290]

john rackley...why delete the message hahahaa,,ya wrong un

[@zayddepaor5182]

This is insanity, if someone can't take some feedback from other staff on their shortcomings in training, then how are they going to cope dealing with prisoners who will be taunting, insulting and all sorts of other scams and intimidation tactics?

[@jimfixer9589]

they will give them an xbox and free wifi to play with.

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

@@jimfixer9589 yea? In the UK?

[@jimfixer9589]

@@ptrekboxbreaks5198 - Yes the police officer Wayne Couzens who was convicted of raping and murdering Sarah Everard in March 2021 has been given an XBox in his cell, apparently he complained that they are not allowed to play shooter games though.

[@PlanetNinetyTwo]

Jaya couldn't handle a little swearing? Imagine her shock when she first saw prisoners wanking 😂

[@sheilaboothroyd4293]

Jim fixer your an idiot, you must think jail is easy but it's people like you who are the first to ask for an xbox and name one prison where an inmate gets free wifi, and people like you who probably has never seen inside a jail seem to think it's some kind of holiday camp, I'd love to see how you would cope in prison.

[@DaI-rx3xg]

The title deceived me I was under the illusion this was gonna look into the prison

[@andybolton4130]

You do

[@Siren-Alpha-Beta-Gamma]

ya same, this should be called, 'a look at how guards train for the job'.

[@anndeboeck179]

Same here.🙄

[@eriks8382]

They don’t want the human atrocities to come to light

[@Alanhock75]

I also served 30 years in this job working at various jails.I learnt not to over analyse incidents and left my work behind at the gate.Mostly I enjoyed my job,good colleges and job security,had about 30 days sick in the whole of my service,never assaulted and don’t regret joining,no ptsd and happy memories.

[@thomasneedham1224]

Because you haven't got a ego problem and joined the job for the right reasons. Some people can't handle a tiny bit of power, which they let go to their heads in turn turning into right d heads. Well done you mate.

[@iljaoblomov]

you are a sociopath

[@Alanhock75]

@@iljaoblomov are you a doctor?

[@S.Hitchcock]

Fair play mate. I was like you in my work. I was never on the sick for 20 years. Up until 3 year ago at our team brief 2 lads were retiring. One was like us ,never on the sick. The other had at least 6-8 weeks a year sick. They both got the same handshake & well wishes off the manager and sent on their way with a bottle of wine or whiskey I cant remember. This made me think you are just a number. One lad has 2 month extra holiday a year for 40 year and is treated the same and gets the same wages as someone who is barely or never off. Who has been the fool? Me, for 20 year. I now have a few weeks a year sick myself different weeks and months of course. Nothing has been said and I still bet paid. Happy days.

[@Alanhock75]

@@S.Hitchcock yep, saw the same, staff would have up to a couple of years on the sick because of “assaults” paid their wages average overtime and most had insurance for work related sickness so were actually better off not being at work.A lot of staff took advantage of this situation as they were never challenged or investigated.

[@LadyWhoEver0]

2 sizes: it fits or it doesnt 😂

[@dukes8359]

Asking for riots with a motto like that

[@willingcube5713]

youre amazing

[@wheremylifego3790]

🤣😂🤣

[@KarmasAbutch]

I’d like my trousers in size “special snowflake” please 🥳

[@flatearthersmakemelaugh1361]

I bet you say that alot lady 😂

[@samdasilva1914]

Love the comment "this is not a fashion show, it comes in two sizes"

[@macswanton9622]

"It fits, or it doesn't" Life, for most people on Earth, in a nutshell.

[@sandeepmgr14]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@PerpetualBass]

Jeez at least quote it right if all you have to comment is repeating something said in the video

[@vsvpzeus76]

I don’t she needs some manners bout herself cus if I was female and her colleague I’d clap her

[@bodhisattva2348]

The guy at 0.50 who says "we gotta make prison officers outta this lot, thats whats scary" I laughed so hard & reminded multiple times.

[@luxx1346]

Prison officer: So what kind of skills do you need to join the prison service? Guy: Well i'am an... ethnic minority. Prison officer: When can you start?

[@ironeyz6926]

FACT.

[@timbyles4124]

Ha ha ha.

[@nerilen1862]

Exactly 😂👏🏻👏🏻

[@blackpuppy5645]

For centuries the qualification was being white so what is the issue. In Germany prison officers have a two year training course trained in psychology the Germans aim to rehabilitate prisoners

[@billrankin]

Very true not the best for the job, just there to be politically correct totally racist towards white people

[@mattthecat9576]

Can't stand ''abusive language ''?? What are you doing working in a prison ?? It's not a fucking church !!

[@olivialoveworthy]

Well, they do get on their knees, sometimes... XD

[@TheSiddy74]

Olivia, are you worthy of Love? XD

[@olivialoveworthy]

Only for those who get on their knees XD

[@mattthecat9576]

Olivia - LOL !!!!

[@themorningstar3353]

Fricking*

[@kaykay2031]

That lady was not cut out for this job. Nothing against her character, she seems sweet and nice but some people aren't just cut out for it. Some people just don't have a thick skin.

[@metafis2490]

did you watch the whole video?

[@AA-wv1pr]

She was going to cry because of a comment she’s going to get way worse

[@thedrinkinggamemaker9749]

Her Majesty's Prisons *Welcome to the big leagues*

[@EveHyland-in8jb9ti9y]

Fucks sake, they'll have to employ someone just to guard her, no wonder they're short of funds.

[@OGMistaBaaz]

Unfortunately all new staff from 2019 r young, majority look like they have just left school, even the young 20yr old females, so innocent and sweet.. Prison need the old school screws that are alot elder and game.. Experienced staff left after pay cuts wer introduced, wasn't worth the risk thats a part of this job..

[@PadstarPadstar]

Anyone in government should listen to everything the male trainer has to say. He speaks from experience and comes across as an articulate and reasonable man.

[@robijuli236]

I love the short haired blonde co.. she was gr8 acting as a prisoner lol “Ur holding every1 up..” “I’m doing 20 yrs u think igaf” 😂😂

[@bumblebeejimmy]

This country & it's criminal justice system is a joke. Absolute embarrasment.

[@sonnyebanks9958]

shut up

[@gailhandschuh1138]

Hiring by ethnicity is not a good idea. The inmates will take advantage of this in a heartbeat.

[@iStayawake247]

Go to America then you muppet!

[@MarineAqua45]

schomberg 1690 Thats right it is. Id bring back brutality & the red hot pokers & branding irons for these scumbags inside-like in Victorian jails.

[@corneliakobilke4638]

@@gailhandschuh1138 plus it doesnt matter what your ethnicity is if you suck at your job..

[@xPirus26]

And thank you very much for the documentary Real Stories! Great One!

[@colinsmith1412]

I did ten years as a Prison officer and I just caught the end of the old school method. The standard of people they’re recruiting now is an utter embarrassment. The turnover of staff is astronomical, proof in itself that the recruitment focus on ethnics and women is a disaster.

[@baboonman846]

But..but..muh diversity

[@AlexanderJoneshttps]

Boohoo get over we're not in 1900s anymore lol

[@Alanhock75]

Absolutely, people being given job’s because of ethnicity and standards being dropped to drag them in- glad I’m out and saw the best years

[@Alanhock75]

@St Hurley lived in oz for many years and worked for corrections up in Townsville

[@VlogPhotography]

This was a really interesting watch. Not sure I could do that. I would be constantly paranoid surrounded by that many dangerous criminals. Kudos to the staff that carrry out this job keeping everyone safe!

[@angiehogan8904]

Swearing in prison .... NO WAY

[@silentking5559]

"Oh no they're bullying me" Just pathetic, people like that are not fit to be prison guards

[@maureenkidd6629]

This was made in 2004 - 16 years ago. I'd like to see what the officers are doing now.

[@NotSure109]

Black girl turned out to be a plant from the gang world.

[@s2daworld184]

Wow 2004. Belmarsh from what I’ve heard has gone worse.

[@NotSure109]

@@s2daworld184 Yeah. More N's and M's.

[@cheeky1733]

It’s worse now, the prison system in this country is in a real mess.

[@generichuman2044]

I spent a few months in prison 6 years ago. The place I did my time was full of short stay prisoners and remand which meant a lot of new officers started in that prison and on my wing. Many of them looked completely out of place and were constantly bothered by the older guys who knew how to rile them up. There was one PO who kept mentioning he was new so people should be patient. Of course people bothered him about everything and he was off the wing in 2 weeks

[@Bette_Fontenot]

As dangerous as these men are, hearing the man speak at his hearing about the broken TV and watching the guards handle the men on the yard, it reminds me of dealing with small kids. It seems almost like a high security, extremely dangerous preschool.

[@kellibradley]

Lots of them have never learned proper coping skills. It's sad!

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

That’s exactly what it is. These prisoners are mentally underdeveloped children.

[@fastair8546]

That's basically what prison is in the UK, Your punishment is losing your freedom, the prison is meant to rehabilitate you, reeducate you.

[@nikrapkyn]

A prisoner DID escape about 20 years ago---he just walked out of the visitors room with the other visitors and solicitors and went home,thats where he was arrested the next day watching Coronation st !!! FACT !

[@four-twenty4205]

Haha madness... Where can I find the story on this man? It sounds really interesting

[@UltimatelyEverything]

How dare they interrupt his Corrie binge that's a crime on it's own

[@amygray3854]

@@four-twenty4205 I’m not sure that’s true from what I’ve read about it was a very long time ago someone escaped from bel marsh. I may be wrong tho.

[@juliesprik9479]

Funny

[@aaronholmes8568]

Adding FACT! doesn't make something true 😂😂😂

[@44jackbw]

Diversity? Is this a prison or just a new type of council housing?

[@samanthacevert7174]

Lol jackbw i was just thinking the same thing!!

[@kayj6755]

🤣🤣 honestly...

[@jokimaguire5045]

Brilliant,it certainly seems to be

[@1punch_man]

No interview is absolutely insane.

[@barbaragray5883]

6:31 " Ian Huntley, Ronnie Biggs, Jeffrey Archer & Abu Hamza"..😅. Bet Archer loved being in that sentence..

[@PNETriffid]

It's the others I feel sorry for.

[@noeldarby1635]

I thought poor Ronnie, an old 'villain ' being lumped in the same sentence as them 3 😂

[@crazyScottishferretlady]

I worked in prisons as a nurse, we had to go through extensive training too - including C&R, I still remember my first class of my first day "what to do in a hostage situation", so yeah, we got chucked in at the deep end!

[@DinoPimp]

I'm surprised the nurses are trained in C&R. Here they are only used to monitor the prisoner during restraint.

[@jenellebadinfluence5523]

I worked in HMP Brixton with that young black female officer, she did not last long, was under investigation as she knew quite a few inmates, turns out she was recruited by some kind of gang to infiltrate the prison system, from the first day I met her in Induction and she was talking to a fellow officer in earshot of prisoners that she was about to have breast augmentation and that her father was paying for it I knew she would not last long, the African officer is a lovely guy still working at HMP Brixton, so glad to have got out of the prison service after 11 years in 2015!

[@bennym5244]

Was she charged?

[@heidigood6267]

No interviews for applicants. Dare I say, giving jobs to people based solely on their ethnicity & not on their skills, aptitude, & attitude, is disastrous

[@johngayfer6873]

As Boeing is finding out.

[@sagarsharma3048]

By watching this documentary I felt that it isn't them guarding prisoners, it's the few prisoners guarding them from violent prisoners

[@PaulSmith-wz2yw]

a prison officer should be really well trained. 9 week training is an outrage. Give them a chance. Inmates can be some of the most challenging people in society today.

[@thomasneedham1224]

Anybody that gets locked up behind bars for 23 hours a day will 'challenging'.

[@nicolasrose3064]

Where'd you read that, in the "Woman's Weekly"....

[@davidbarnett3594]

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn’t always fair, and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned, but overbearing, regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, teenagers suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they had themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer paracetamol, sun lotion or plaster to a pupil, but could not inform the parents when a pupil became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home, but the burglar could sue you for assault because you protected yourself and your own. Common Sense finally passed away after a 7-year-old child was suspended from school for chewing a Pop Tart into the shape of a gun. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife, Discretion, his daughter, Responsibility and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I’m A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized that he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

[@catrinesjaardema4626]

👍👍

[@paulastarkey9973]

True and very entertaining.

[@westcoast747]

Worked as a Prisoner Custody Officer (15 years )for a private company, awful pay, awful conditions, awful job. It definitely changes your outlook on life. I would advise to avoid any job involving prisoners. Just a lot of aggro, it makes you tougher, but it’s a very negative and toxic atmosphere to work in. Just avoid at all costs.

[@jasonherd86]

You say all that but you stook with it for 15 years ??? Can't be as bad as you make out

[@allarian8726]

Anyone wanting to apply to have at least 2 years worth of online xbox experience. Not even joking.

[@kelly6801]

You should of took a bribe lol

[@martinandreev2722]

15 yeras you are working this job and you are talking like this?!Insane?

[@Goady1000]

​@@allarian8726yh that's to do with screen play on locking cells etc lol

[@jimgroves3020]

I worked in Belmarsh between 1990 and 1995 as a Senior Officer, I was there when it was a building site and when we got our first prisoners from Brixton, eventually it had 840 inmates and a staffing of 650 Prison Officers, however when you put in shift systems, and take out leave , training, and sick leave staffing levels are always tight, now it appearss they have reduced staffing to 450 and upped the inmates to 1000 , very sensible especially as most of the staff haven`t a clue.

[@mooseygoosey6774]

My dad used to work in belmarsh near the same time

[@gingerbreadfork_]

Yeah that older lady is just not suited she gets all giggly whenever she gets nervous and if she does that to the wrong person it won't go well especially if they have nothing to lose already. She's just far too timid, I haven't finished watching yet but if she makes it through training I would be surprised if she stayed long at all.

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

Until I scrolled down on your comment, I honestly thought it was gonna read on "I havent finished... My sentence so if she rolls onto my wing, I'll keep an eye out for her."

[@stevenwhite3693]

Norman Stanley fletcher would be laughing doing porridge here

[@sirplantain]

@Paul Preddy Porridge has served its time, eh. All because prisoners were using it to 'jam' up the door locks, as well as eating it. Chicken curry in the morning sounds fun.

[@Chris-nf3sg]

Fulton McKay wouldn't be too happy either, unless he was ethnically diverse. 😀😀😀

[@chlomyster8526]

Well done. Wish the new recruits a safe and rewarding career.

[@Darcie6]

Not her tho

[@SeekingI]

Diversity is great. But when it's prioritized over qualification and suitability, we have a problem. The older lady who started by saying she wasn't happy with non-elasticated waistbands and is hugely offended by abusive language for, she for instance is NOT qualified nor suitable. How she got so far through the process is frightening.

[@stopcrueltyagainstanimals2578]

that female trainer, has missed her vocation in life, she should be in Eastenders!!

[@izzyroots3080]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JackLondon12]

LOL

[@tomkarlen3776]

She is part of the benny hill show

[@michaelsimpson3574]

She is a natural. For about a minute I thought she was a prisoner when they did the role play with the phone

[@cstew8355]

@@michaelsimpson3574 same here

[@MsAnthropicGeek]

Who the hell is still robbing trains in the millennium???

[@rippawallet]

Blunt tools

[@topopops]

Modern day train robbers

[@mjkrbjcw]

Train robbers

[@topopops]

PROUD_BRIT train Roberts

[@jacksonirving4594]

Just rig up a red light cover the green light wiv a glove stop the train near a farm too hide in n share the loot.. Peice of cake. Just remember don't leave any clues.

[@BennKay]

>Prisons short on staff >Sack people for offensive jokes Hmmmmm

[@BigAlCapwn]

"There used to be a height restriction in the prison service but that was heightest really" No, it was sensible. There's a reason there are wight categories in boxing

[@MrNobbyify]

Isle of Wight?

[@JamiePiller]

Many seem to fail to realise that going to prison is meant to be the punishment. One is *NOT* meant to actually be punished whilst inside, unless they have done something wrong whilst inside.

[@CA-ee1et]

What? They deserve to be given a kicking twice a day. Otherwise you seem to be suggesting being sent to some holiday camp is a punishment in itself. They are sent there to be punished.

[@FunkeymonkeyTTR]

@@CA-ee1et most probably do deserve it but not everyone, don't forget this disgrace of a country sends people to prison for ignoring the tv licence

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

@@FunkeymonkeyTTR what is a TV license

[@wertrocks123]

@@ptrekboxbreaks5198 you have to pay a tax to the state TV network in order to be able to watch the television.

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

@@wertrocks123 I assume that is added into the cable bill...I never looked at what the taxes are specifically for or do you mean inmates pay tax

[@clarebelzart]

would be nice to see a follow up! Great doc thanks

[@sufimuslimlion4114]

“The Quran says “the employer comes first” “. LMFAO wtf did this guy just make up?

[@vsvpzeus76]

Init g

[@cherryvictoriaciccone9334]

This is like the prison version of 'On the Buses'.... 😂

[@jokimaguire5045]

Your showing your age with this comment but i know what you mean lol

[@helenagackowska8398]

hahaha yes

[@PureAmbition33]

The judge was totally playing up for the cameras.

[@Mr1982bigman]

😂😂😂😩

[@gailhenshall6674]

Who's here after our man Tommy! 👍 ❤️

[@kianjonesbirkin14]

May he get outta prison alive and well ❤❤

[@kianjonesbirkin14]

@Marlo Stanfield ???

[@victoriaallfree9773]

Gail Henshall ......do you no were it's going to be held in London on the 3rd .For our great man Tommy .....cheers ...

[@tracyd693]

Who is Tommy and why do you care so much?

[@kianjonesbirkin14]

@@tracyd693 I mean, if you don't k ow who he is, why are you in these comments

[@kabe1799]

You know what I can say about this whole motley crew? They all, from what I saw, displayed the absolute most important quality as a c/o and in life in general, empathy. Bravo and Cheers!

[@Blkchevy98]

Lady in Tan outfit seams a bit high maintenance and in the wrong field of work. Doesn't like bad language out of all place in a prison... LOL bless her heart. She is out of her element for sure.

[@ianhorsburgh9867]

The prison service is accused of racism, but yet they go out of their way to provide religious books, religious sermons etc. 90 percent of the time, it's the prisoners who because of political correctness, push it as far as they can. Human rights is not about getting everything you want all the time, it's about the right being treated fairly, adequate living conditions and the right to fair representation in a court of law. It's not about having a soft sentence I.e on holiday

[@mrcheese4248]

you try being in jail then! its other prisoners you need to worry about!

[@bryanellis4359]

Must say if you think being in prison is like being on holiday, hate to holiday with you,people like you need to be locked up for a while,, bet you soon change ur offkey opinions

[@AA-wv1pr]

Starr Child sounds like bullshit there’s not a massive Muslim female population and searches show that there are Sunday service so stop talking rubbish and if you actually believe that’s true go learn to do research

[@tonycaribbian]

Your an twaz find out what racism is and means first before talking gash

[@juliecrawford9428]

What happened to graduation based upon merit ? No interviewing. ? This should be first. Massive mistake.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

It's a different flavour of racism called positive discrimination.

[@sydhewitt818]

"This is Mr Savage" first potential officer through the door is the middle age woman beaming a smile to him like he's the local shopkeeper. I'm thinking, omg? Also she's not even tall enough to reach the viewing window???

[@danielthemaniel7934]

lmao "Cannabis has a very distinctive smell. It smells like sweaty socks" if ur weed smells like sweaty socks you got a problem

[@imranrashid8628]

I feel that these prison guards need to have some sort of physical and or test not an academic test but something so you can have staff that are fit and capable to handle the criminals. Most staff in jails are not like that maybe even really extensive training programs like what the army/marines do just not to extensive.

[@jokimaguire5045]

Exactly as most of the cons are super fit and training everyday.these so called gaurds are a joke

[@bogeydope3022]

@@jokimaguire5045 Exactly, you know why they are ok with those jokes? Because you better not have too intelligent personell on hand, or they will for sure get compromised by the inmates for their own benefit or start to ask "questions" concerning the so called "rehabilitation" that is never happening or all the BS with diversity which means nothing else than hire ethnic minority's like this "beauty". The guards are only one class higher than the inmates, at least that is what you want to hammer in their minds.

[@insha7556]

Let's be real, who wants to self sacrifice to be a prison officer? They are short staffed. Anyone can pass the physical test

[@harveyeastmond7471]

They do now

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

I would love to see a "where are they now" done on the people in this video. I'm sure much has changed in the 15 plus years that went by since the filming.

[@leehunter6864]

i know it was at least 13 year ago, i know that as office Skinner had me up against the door in the SO,s office by my throat. long story what brought me to the office to start with, but just shows how quick some of theses officers turn from people to monsters within a few years!!!

[@kimtodd1202]

Yeah, i already commented that i thought the older woman would probably become a right jobs worth. I'm surprised she even made it thru.

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, REAL STORIES

[@YssaRee]

Interesting, and, this is titled: 'Inside Britain's Toughest Prison'.. Except.. It's about officer recruitment+training. Perhaps a new title is due. Thx 4 all the great content!

[@JDP1tube]

il say what everyone's thinking she is not right for that job and this pc culture will probably lead to a granny getting hurt

[@tonykennedy8592]

This documentary is a brilliant example of how political correctness is doing more harm than good when inflicted on institutions.

[@Frank.and.Beanzz]

Definitely

[@sadelsor]

Enjoyed it !!

[@jasongnrfan4522]

Well I enjoyed that as I'm thinking of going into the prison service so an insight into the training was good

[@janetmannis8042]

Two sizes it fits or it doesn’t! Sounds like my wardrobe!

[@chelseag4ytube]

OOOhhhhh. Is that where that Little Britain sketch comes from?! 10:46

[@paulthorpe9566]

some one who spent a few years inside i thought jaya was never going to stand a chance but she is soready for jail and u need every sort of personality as u come across all sorts of diffrent people well done love

[@arielsupport2553]

Thankyou great presentation very informative

[@georginacat7667]

the trainers love themselves don't they

[@keithbentley6081]

Yeah, morons.

[@metafis2490]

the murderer..'Mr Savage'.

[@commendatori1]

Great documentary.. would love to see one on Wakefield next..

[@dickslaughter2]

Political correctness in prison. Is this a parody? This country is an absolute joke

[@rbeck3200tb40]

This is unbelievable.

[@TheWreckedGamers]

The moment you finally realize your country is a Zionist garbage can. 👃👀

[@Fireclaws10]

It’s about respect. Give people respect and they’ll respect you back.

[@danlotroth9231]

I suppose it's because of the overriding culture and laws in Britton. It would have to suck big time to have a convinced criminal get off charges or time because they were misgendered or had racism claims.

[@zubairkhalid670]

I see this comment a lot, but i don't really get it. Very few countries have a better correctional system. People seem to want a more American system just because it is harsher even though it has demonstrably worse outcomes.

[@jackbmeere5367]

Great video, really interesting, honest and frank. Very insightful to hear views from both sides, only thing to ruin it was one moment, dealing with a very serious, dramatic situation and then the next, there's a flowery, light-hearted advert, and the problem is the adverts are every four or five minutes.

[@MrNobbyify]

Use an adblocker.

[@tanyamariebarlow9284]

I did training for a mental health hospital and honestly it’s so similar to this.

[@Dannydawson537]

Back in the old days of the 80s and 90s prison officers stuck together and watched each other’s back on shifts to be a good prison officer your best chance if your ex army forces ect , you need to be able to look after yourself in a violent situation, I’ve met some real nice prison officers from my 26 years in prison I’ve heard belmarsh is a tough place ,

[@tobinakatarx]

Some prisons should be run like oldschool boot camps ,especially the young offenders

[@MortimerDuke83]

tobinakatarx put drug addicts going through cold Turkey on a rigorous exercise programme, it will be cheaper and quicker just to hang them.

[@nowandaround312]

Sure if you want to send them back out into the world more likely to reoffend, with worse mental problems (a huge percentage of inmate have untreated mental illnesses) and being even more hateful of authority, go ahead and treat them like soldiers.

[@MRMURK4G3]

Does this channel ever upload any new documentaries?

[@taras6806]

Ask when new prisons are built and, unlike Belmarsh, organised.

[@joefurlong5252]

the fact that those guys might be backing me up has def put me off this job for life lol

[@tanyamariebarlow9284]

2:33 this guy ended up as security at my local job centre! I signed in when I was 18, fresh out of college.. luckily only got a month then I found a job.

[@kevindunham3669]

The Officers do an amazing Job under staffed ive had a few problems in my life the guys are brilliant take care guys

[@simonjackson7269]

I've played Rugby against a prison team.....they play all of their matches at "home"!!...highly sereal experience!!

[@Jimbo-90]

*surreal.

[@crystalball6358]

''Not happy with the unregulated waist and the colour''. The blond ladies' face and comments were absolutely hilarious!

[@pabloeskabar9611]

"We haven't lowered anything, we just look at things with a new perspective"- 😂😂😳 *buwlshyt*

[@g8rchick663]

I don't think bring a prison officer is for you, if you get easily offended. You get so many individuals in prison, who don't are about religion or where your from. You have to have a strong stomach and no be so easily offended. Fantastic insight into prison life

[@rc_xxiii2031]

I CANNOT BELIEVE that they passed that woman and let her become a prison guard! Haha

[@GotMeStumped]

"we have two sizes, it fits or it doesn't" 😂 Also I hope they wear clip on ties

[@TheMarie2000]

What was Jiha Korea expecting. She seems so naive. This is the prison service for goodness sake. Unreal!

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

Off topic but you got a beautiful skintone. Love it!

[@iqraiqra9172]

That morrocan officer gave me a TV wen I was at marsh.he made sure I was OK.mashallah

[@mikej4193]

numero umero yep i was on Houseblock 1 in 2012, he was well ok the Morrocan screw .

[@bigupterencejoseph6978]

Which one morrocan

[@guymorris6420]

Gave you a TV ? It wasn't in a secure metal cage in a dayroom ?

[@cameronmcallister192]

“Cannabis smells like sweaty socks” lmfao!!!!

[@davechapman9544]

hahaha, reckon they're definitely getting scammed by their dealer

[@corknaut]

"I said shut up!" "Shut me up then." i think i just lost five years of my lifespan

[@beck7481]

Great documentary 👍🏻

[@shano3921]

HMP Belmarsh is a Category A jail

[@leehunter6864]

and AA cat

[@Mr1982bigman]

@@leehunter6864 the unit