Rikers Island Corrections Officer-Nick

[@pegasuswhite]

What a decent man Nick is, the fact the inmates came to protect him tells the story. Nick deserves nothing but the best outcome.

[@DetVen]

The dude was born in Detroit, raised in The Bronx. Respect!

[@thenickwiszniewski]

well thats it mate. if a screw is decent that goes along way. in my experience 20% are decent, 20 % neutral, 50% bullies,10% absolute tyrants.

[@jessolson-p2w]

Its not hard to get the respect. Just show them respect and treat them how you would want to be treated. Its the cos that talk shit and treat inmates with no respect that get assaulted. There still are some that no matter what hate police and cos and no matter how good the co is they still will do something to them but that's jail and prison

[@WhippetNose]

​@@DetVen why does being born/raised in a particular place afford your respect? Just curious.

[@sydneyperry8703]

Exactly, once he said that he had my respect. Few and far between tho. I hope he wins his case, but to get a job in this industry is only place he went wrong. They owe him.

[@michaelberishaj2664]

This is my cousin, huge baseball fan and this dudes got a good heart, used to take my bowling and to play baseball as a kid. He deserves nothing but the best.

[@Juniper122]

Your cousin is a cutie!

[@almabelhumeur6672]

@@Juniper122 He does give good vibes. You can tell he has integrity.

[@tomford1915]

I’m fighting in Litigation myself is there anyway to contact this person

[@twenty4242]

*hes a huge yankee fan

[@tomford1915]

@@michaelberishaj2664 I’m going through a similar situation myself I’m also in Litigation I would love to speak to your cousin

[@DrJustinoDollars]

Let's get this one viral. Put the pressure on the city of New York

[@DaveVoyles]

We get what we vote for. The city is aware, the people who live in the city don’t care, hence why they keep voting blue.

[@Kingx90]

Yea it sounds like they’re doin him dirty

[@sammymobs3889]

Rikers been corrupt since the 70s nothing is changing it’s terrible

[@tarawalton6778]

​@@Kingx90VERY dirty!

[@123Casio]

Nick represents the best of us! Salt of the American earth. Great interview.

[@michaelfrench3396]

How do you know that? You don't know a damn thing about him except for what he told you in this video. There are plenty of people in history that said they were one way and then it came out later on that they were not what everybody thought they were and what they said they were.

[@adrianaglavan6576]

Where I work there is alot of politics n favoritism . I hope they did not try to set you up. Luckily. the cameras were on n getting a lawyer will help you.

[@joecascade5105]

"Salt of the American earth"? Wat you talking about Willis?

[@joecascade5105]

Aspiring to corrections/corruption

[@michaelfrench3396]

@@joecascade5105 come on. There's no corruption in the state or federal prison systems. I mean if there was corruption there would be drugs in there and inmates would have cell phones and be videotaping fights and posting them on the internet as well as videos of guards having sex with inmates. And oh wait. I guess all that stuff does happen. Maybe we should get rid of a prison for profit and go back to the way it used to be where we locked up criminals for actual crimes and put the ones that were bad away for life and tried our best to rehabilitate the ones that weren't. Look up the recidivism rate in the United States and look how it's climbed since the '50s or '60s

[@carynmartin6053]

Omg, I frigging love this guy! His choice of dialog, specific word choice, he's so bright and honest!🎉😮😊❤

[@onetake721]

Oh you got a crush 😻 lol jk

[@marylougeorge9890]

Nick, you’re a very likable guy. I’m glad you’re following through with your case. Hopefully others in a like situation will gain the insight they need to not let the system take advantage of them. All your injuries and surgeries and they want to fire you? That’s messed up. I hope your case is settled soon. Prayers and best wishes from western Michigan.

[@TL-vp8uh]

I hope his attorney gave his blessing to come on SWU and discuss his case. I pray he wins his case!

[@VoodardTX]

Exactly what I was thinking! Not sure I would come and do an interview while my case is pending.

[@hiphopjewels]

I don't think it was good legal advice to do the interview. I have a law degree and wondered the same thing.

[@gregbrooks2841]

Hopefully this guy wins the city's are corrupt as hell. And he deserves everything he's asking for .

[@stanleymasterson1135]

"cities", NOT "city's".... SMH

[@SMOOVKILL1]

​@stanleymasterson1135 it's both.👍🏾

[@stanleymasterson1135]

@@SMOOVKILL1 Wrong, take an English class

[@SMOOVKILL1]

@@stanleymasterson1135 You know you can just google it yourself and see the answer.🤦🏾‍♂️. Why should I explain it to you. Use your brain.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

@@SMOOVKILL1 You CAN'T explain it because "city's" is NOT correct... #anotherretard

[@annienewyorker1750]

PLEASE! post the follow up outcome

[@DrSoundZero]

Ditto!

[@SHW5010]

wanted to type the same.

[@SuperTruthful]

I retired from the Department of Corrections. There are 11 facilities on Riker's Island. So it's not one jail. There are total of 20 facilities in NYC one jail in each borough. The department tried to fire me after i was seriously injured in a car accident i fought my case and won.

[@Joe-ht4hz]

Its one Jail.

[@SuperTruthful]

@@Joe-ht4hz i worked there for years don't lie. google works

[@Cotillion308]

​@@Joe-ht4hz no its not. It is 10 jails and a bit of everything else. Place is its own city and known as the worlds largest penal colony. It is also known to be extremely corrupt.

[@jamiejones6994]

​@@Joe-ht4hz😂😂😂 What did you do Google a pic & not do your research? That's what's wrong with the country today literally tell-lie-vision & the internet says a certain man is a bad person for 10 years & that really drills it into that person's mind so they think well it has to be true & don't have time to do the research because they are having to work a 9-5 just to pay the bills sometimes even a 2nd & 3rd job & the whole time that man is actually a great guy DJT24

[@0ut1and3r]

I used to work on Rikers as well and unless youre talking about Central Bookings.. there isn't one jail in each borough. the Bronx jail VCBC closed last year..

[@Wells1203]

Hope this guy wins his case.

[@SARoy-nt7rf]

This is a classic example of how screwed up ' Corrections" is in the US..

[@Dez9Nutz]

It's not just Correction Department

[@truskool1971]

Nah , small potatoes You ever see the law enforcement guys 😀

[@shyamlynn243]

Good luck with your case Nick and thanks for promoting integrity!

[@billyb8317]

This interview is exceptional. It's unfortunate that the engagement, in terms of likes, doesn't match the rapidly accumulating views.

[@MsMak03]

It seldom does no?

[@queencydnie9791]

I agree, very great interview, he had me engaged the whole time.

[@addamwoolf4796]

We gotta get the update on this case Nick.

[@ceezy585]

He prolly aint even been back to court yet. Takesn a long while

[@mthomas91088]

I’ll come on and talk about my experience with the Texas department of criminal justice ( correctional officers) at the John m Wynne unit, in Huntsville Texas.

[@nettyballball497]

My aunt worked there I believe or maybe it was the Ramsey unit.. Huntsville ain't no joke tho..

[@mthomas91088]

@@nettyballball497 whose your aunt?

[@Imallergic2meat]

My ex came out of there a complete crazy person…. But then again he already may have been

[@ArtNunez]

Send Mark an email with a short video

[@mthomas91088]

@@nettyballball497 I went to Ellis 1 for the academy. Worked at goree for a brief time also. But they had the nick name for the Wynne “ Walk away Wynne” for the inmates escapes before my time lol.. used to be a rock n roll type of unit from what I heard. My academy was 0903AHV.

[@tomdonahue4224]

This makes my blood boil. I started out my career in a County Jail, where I worked for 3 years and it was grueling. It wasn't Rikers Island, either. Corrections is a thankless job that nobody every aspires to do, and this the thanks the City of New York gives to this man?

[@theog7244]

Yes. They have destroyed their city. Flooded with illegals that have free housing, medical care & legal representation & 10k debit card.

[@thenickwiszniewski]

@@tomdonahue4224 Nicks interview alone squashes the negative comment about nobody ever aspires to become a corrections officer. It clearly wasn’t yours, couple that with the fact it was gruelling for you for 3 years, and you reveal what type of screw you are/were. 98% of the time prison staff have earned what inmates give them. So by the sound of it you became a corrections officer because you seek validation and praise? Bad motivation for any career mate.

[@DSPsWifesBF]

@@thenickwiszniewskieveryone knows Corrections is a thankless job. There are a ton a vile guards because it’s a thankless job. It also attracts a lot of people who want to abuse their power.

[@thenickwiszniewski]

@@DSPsWifesBF what job is not thankless? If you’re joining the prison system for praise you are a danger to your colleagues. This type of employee is gung ho, prone to bullying and will eventually get what they deserve. That job requires decorum, empathy, confidence and teamwork. You have to really be a sad individual to bully people that are at the worst point of their lives. Not everyone in jail or prison is guilty. And a good number of inmates are savvier, more respectful and sturdier than a large portion of guards. One day you might bump into a guy you took advantage of in prison. Doubtful you would recognise him either and this may put you or your loved ones in a very sketchy position.

[@thenickwiszniewski]

@@DSPsWifesBF whats your point? That makes it ok to be a cunt because you are weak but in a position of power? Until you are self employed, every job is thankless ultimately. So pull your big boy pants on, dry your eyes and start improving yourself . Like I said , prison staff earn whatever they get, good or bad, mostly.

[@dg8863]

If he gets his job back they will find a reason to fire him that's bulletproof. I have seen this before they find some rule he broke that everyone breaks they will write him up a few times and fire him.

[@celestialcircledance]

While his fight is a noble one I hate to see him spend his whole nest egg in vain and become embittered in the process .

[@brandimyhren6317]

We pick our fights. He believes wholeheartedly that this is what he wants to do. I agree that there will be a lot of different feelings about him working there again. The city will find a way to remove him after a year or so.

[@jonhutchinson2902]

He won't go back to work at the same facility. They wouldn't allow that even if he is fit to work and I don't think he is. He is looking for a settlement. He wants paid for life

[@5starhaitiangeneral]

That would fall under retaliation, im sure they wouldn't want to cost the city more money for their incompetence.

[@Blackswan5]

There's a provision against Retaliation

[@amandahoagland7214]

Would love to hear an update on him after every is settled and hopefully he gets to go back!

[@bccoregon]

Former C/O here, all 6 custody levels and including Death Row. My training is that, if 2 inmates are determined to fight, then all by myself I will have no hope to break them up. Wait for backup or until you see one of them looking around for escape or help, as an indication he realizes he can't win and he wants to stop, and so at this point I only have 1 to physically restrain. But the vast majority of the time where i worked i was fortunate to have shotgun coverage as a first resort to break up fights, and usually a warning shot sufficed. Corrections is a good career if you work in a state with sensible competent prison management. Avoid states with private prisons run by corporations.

[@marcelinos4473]

Great points sir, I went inside in and out as a youngin, I got a DUI number 2 and was in a new jail, fucking killed me bro, just had my mind so fucked man, and the sheriff's didn't give a fuck, just looking at you like a piece of shit, there were people banging yelling for help could close my eyes man, some weird ass fucking smell dude when I got bailed out I fucking cried like no other thinking this is my potential future. Let me just say man, I'm ten months sober from coke and alcohol, lost all friends, life is crazy, a dude got rolled in, he was like aye homie check my back out I just got stabbed, and shot some shit off just to break up a fight and I was just like yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh dude I'm never going back let me just say

[@rick_4760]

That’s why I think he was fired.

[@bccoregon]

@marcelinos4473 Usually, prison is a higher standard of living than a county jail. I'm just sayin'. I'm glad you got bail, and are determined not to go back. Over all, this country needs to improve its humanity, and especially with incarceration. I wish you the best.

[@strangetribe]

Nick.. I’m Albanian. I was born in Detroit and we moved to New Jersey when I was 5..Loved listening to your story.

[@angela.9290]

Please keep us updated, Mark. This man is going to change some thangz!! He's fiery! Great Man, Thank u.

[@Papdog429]

Smart guy - keep trucking

[@sourgummiez]

These are the good, moral, humble, fair and decent officers that our jails and prisons desperately need!!!!! They should've held onto him like the asset he is!! Cops and corrections always remove the best guys, they don't want them as part of their corrupt bunch :( Im sure he has ptsd from that 32mins and then them just throwing him away afterwards. I hope they give him his job back!!! I hope he gets the names of some of the inmates who were witnesses

[@DSPsWifesBF]

Jessica Boyle would be an upstanding corrections officer.

[@tito24867]

The reason they wanted to watch you have sex with the other women officer is so they had some dirt on you, and blackmail you to do other things; like bring in drugs, phone, or other contraband. They would have made a lot more money if they got two guards to bring in whatever they want. prisoners pretend to be your best friend to get you to do something against the rules, suck them into a life of crime. Then they turn the table, and even start treating you and your family. Do not make friends with predators, no matter how friendly they seem!

[@meriahsouter4323]

Wow yessss that is absolutely the reason!!!

[@ZachA-si3qz]

No one is a slicker talker than an inmate. My dad was a corrections officer in Palestine , Texas for 9 years and he always told me most inmates have the gift to sell you a dream with their words

[@emmashort7954]

It's so obvious!!! He was a risk to all the officers working there

[@rodoquinn]

There was a guard in my local jail who was burned alive by a biker gang that has taken over the country.

[@adriancleckler]

This is the way the system treats people that actually WANT to work and love their job!

[@terrybrown3036]

Stand up guy! God bless you! 🙏

[@seanfarrell3024]

This guy makes me proud to be a New Yorker! Big up Nick 👍 You got this man!

[@FRANKPastore-gc4rp]

I did 12 months there.. It is a wild place for a normal guy

[@leneo1731]

You did 12 months locked up or with the ability to leave each day?

[@FRANKPastore-gc4rp]

@@leneo1731 Yes I am a felon. Went there in 2017/2018 For a gun Charge.12 straight months there is pretty Bad I was in EMTC.. The building is C76… I also just got home from 30 months in State prison same charge. I have 2 Gun chargers

[@FRANKPastore-gc4rp]

I was there from 2017 to 2018 for a weapons charge. I was in EMTC… C 76. Which is the sentenced building the worst part is that horrible mess hall food my goodness.

[@davidperez5089]

No offense but you gotta have some real bad luck to be a normal guy and do 12 mo., andy dufrain was normal but not guilty...

[@leneo1731]

@@davidperez5089 What is your definition of a normal person? You can be pretty normal but still do crimes. Would you call a person drinking and driving normal? Would you say people who steal money are relatively normal? Normal to me in this situation is the opposite of violence and totally mental craziness. 99,9 of the most criminal people in the world you would never know what they'd done if you just spoke to them outside prison. They're normal. Bundy was normal. Gacey was normal. Kemper, Watts, Wallov, I could go on but you get my point. HA, Bandidos and so on are the nicest guys to talk to ever. They're helpful, charming, nice, normal. We don't see these people when they're not normal so I really don't understand the use of the word normal.

[@Underthang5]

I love the correctional officer stories please keep ‘em coming 🙌🙌

[@AdiBeganovic-f8n]

I was raised on the streets and I BELIEVE this man,to the word!!!

[@tim1960ful]

Nick, I hope you sue them for everything they have. Any officer who stands there and doesn’t assist a fellow officer during an incident like this, should be fired at the very least. Cowards, I hope this ends up well for you, your a good man Nick.

[@zoeferreira1161]

I love this video and Nick seems like a genuine man who wants treats people with compassion. Love love love

[@kjam1709]

Nick- here in #solidarity Best of luck!!! Keep Mark updated.

[@anthonysolis8933]

This guy made a huge mistake coming on and talking about this case while it is still ongoing. They are going to use this against him in court. I’ve been through something similar and the courts will do some very slick shit and before you know it your case is wrapping up and you aren’t getting a penny.

[@KellyM-gv3bo]

I agree. Why didn’t he wait till after?? He will get nothing. I agree with you.

[@WookHarlem]

​@@KellyM-gv3bo it's a litigation were the video was recorded it's gonna speak fornit self. And I'm sure his attorney told him a few things not to mention

[@Justicefu]

I'm assuming his attorney had to review and approve the edit before it was uploaded

[@samantha-eu3cc]

None of the points he made are a secret to the opposing side. His coming forward adds to the pressure to settle the suit for $$$ rather than go on trial. That's the tactic.

[@princedlotti4181]

He could actually go after those officers who didn’t intervene

[@Jenmac2403]

You deserve better. I hope you get every penny!

[@gonehome2]

The system should appreciate this man even considering going back to work there..❤ Speaks to his character. 🎉❤

[@CandiceKreidel]

I really enjoyed your story hopefully I'll find more of your stuff, I hope you win your case and keep fighting the good fight ❤thank you for your service

[@stirgy4312]

STAY WITH THIS GUY!! many follow-ups needed.

[@Sangria]

Get your money, Nick!

[@RebeccaLizEve]

Love this interview! Hanging on every word!

[@marykuehn1495]

May God Bless him abundantly ❤

[@serenityisbest]

Wow - impressive! Nick is a genuinely good man. I’d love to see a follow-up on this story, Mark! Thank you for sharing this with us, Nick 🧚

[@cathywnukoski5843]

Worked for and retired from the Federal bureau of prisons for 20 years. The stories I could tell!

[@sarahG3013]

Do itttttttt !!! The people want to know,!!!!

[@chrystiafreelandscankles548]

Yes, PLEASE!!

[@Nyjetsfan1289]

I’m in corrections myself… I turned 35 this year and I’m thinking about moving from NYC to Jersey to join the BOP… would you recommend the Feds?

[@cathywnukoski5843]

@@Nyjetsfan1289 absolutely. From what I understand the pays a lot better, I'm sure the benefits are a lot better, and you can retire after 20 years. But, you can only work till you're 57 cuz they don't want old folks running the prisons. I retired 10 years ago at the ripe age of 53, and I am now living my best life. I don't think federal institutions are as violent as state institutions are either.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Pray do tell. Moron!

[@julesonfoot9273]

Fascinating interview! I wish him the very best. Greetings from NYC. Cheers!

[@taht5467]

He is being railroaded so I pray he is victorious with his lawsuit.

[@sharke8351]

As a retired Correctional Officer with 36 years of experience in both Corrections (25 years) and Mental Health with the criminally insane (11 years) I can relate to much of what he says and then some … people are clueless that have never done this job! Good luck pardner … May God be with you …

[@TAGMZs63]

32 minutes and his coworkers watched without helping. Horrible, shame on the captain and the officer

[@Rhatid-mon]

My buddy became a NYC CO at 35, served from 1999-2020, he retired a captain, his first tour was rikers, then retired an academy instructors.🇺🇸💙👮🏽‍♂️

[@345mrse]

Pha-Pha-Phoey.

[@Rhatid-mon]

@@345mrse Ta-ta-toothey.

[@AnthonyHermo-j3p]

One year become captain and instructor academy get story straight shut down riker island ☝️👎

[@stephaniemaglietta216]

Nick, I hope you win. Please keep us updated.

[@bski824]

Keep us posted please on nicks journey.

[@jillhogan2611]

This guy was extremely interesting! He's some swagger, for sure😎

[@dandelionkisss]

I support you and hope the best for you!!

[@ivaloowilson3524]

Nick you are one tenacious & intelligent man. I wish more people had your work ethic. You deserve & will get justice.✨️🙏🏾✨️

[@urbanEXurban]

NYC Civil Service - City Owned, Family Run! This guy gets his job back, he gonna end up getting jerked off his whole career, they’ll NEVER let him settle in. Look at the mayor’s BS that they sweeping under the carpet!

[@metfan099]

I hope we get an update for this one!

[@mranonymous1966]

Man this guy is TOTALLY respectable and deserves his job back. The fact that he just wants back pay and his job back is pretty telling on the honesty of his intentions. I'm sending good vibes that the right thing goes down for his case!!!!

[@lefroy1]

For all he's gone through, Nick looks great for his age. I wouldn't put him beyond mid 30s!

[@liadraghici5785]

the Balkan genetic pool is very potent, males look rather massive and are pretty healthy. with a little care for oneself and a lack of self-abusive behaviors (overeating, smoking, heavy drinking, substance abuse), and regular exercise, your typical balkan male would look like a pro athlete from his 20s all the way up to his 50s.

[@life_withl]

I hope he wins this case 🙏🏼

[@prestonhurley2169]

This dude is a good guy! Wish him all the best. Keep fighting brother

[@jamiejones6994]

Don't tell him that because obviously fighting for him is not well nevermind

[@EZGreen88HD]

My boyfriends sister is a Sergeant at a local women's prison. She's been there 20 years & got hurt on the job resulting in multiple surgeries. The idoc withheld her workman's comp. for over a year trying to bankrupt her so she couldn't afford a lawyer. She's fighting the same battle as you are. Stay strong. I'm going to show her this video.

[@notdeadyet717]

Corrections Officer here... Everything Nick stated that he did is exactly what we're told not to do as CO's. You don't attempt to break up a fight between two inmates when you are by yourself. You give commands and call for additional resources. If they fight to the death right in front of you and back up has not arrived, then so be it. Your safety is paramount. If one inmate is fighting and the other is trying to escape the attack then it is your responsibility to attempt to apprehend the attacker. We have tools (taser, OC spray) to help accomplish this, in addition to defensive tactics we are trained on. Nick went against what we're trained to do. However, on the other hand, the two officers who stood by and watched may be held accountable to some extent but I'm sure there is more to that side of the story and those officers had their reasons on why they didn't immediately enter the housing unit to assist him. It appears to me that Nick has let the "cool CO" image from the inmates manipulate him to care a little too much for them and forget his training. I also gathered this opinion from his statements regarding the inmates requests of him engaging in sex with another coworker. That was cut and dry manipulation for blackmail purposes.. once you break the rules for an inmate, they own you. They are not your friends.

[@HeavyNeck-oq4nt]

Dude sounds like the worst coworker/ employee ever.

[@notdeadyet717]

@@HeavyNeck-oq4nt that's what I'm sayin man... this guys sucks lol.

[@ZenZoneVoyager]

Good job Nick. Fight for yourself. I hope others can find your strength.

[@nicolelee3235]

I work for one of the three agencies brought up in this video. Keep fighting this, Nick! Dont let them bully you into backing down. I find it interesting that their grounds for termination was that you "failed probation." I'm not sure how they think you getting injured while performing your assigned duties counts as failing. I'm sure your attorneys have already requested all of your employee evaluations- which I'm sure will help with your case. Good luck!

[@rickyli5455]

A solid understatement on soft underbelly

[@cashouttbready6529]

Nick is definitely one of the good fellas

[@josephmauer8084]

Nick. I was forced to retire as a correction officer from Nassau County ny. It was the greatest job. I loved my job. When I got hurt. I had to make a decision get fixed or retire because I was unable to do the job anymore. I don’t know who your attorney is but, he sounds like my attorney. Good luck. I hope you go out 3/4 and get a great settlement.

[@Digitalhunny]

Fight the good fight Nick and WIN! ❤❤

[@Britt-o6j]

I've watched your videos here n there over the years and i figured i would comment and tell you I've had this urge to share my story from teen pregnancy, addiction, prostitution/escort ,extreme trauma from childhood -adulthood from murders, kidnappings, shootings, etc. let's see DV I've been through it all. I do want to write a book but im still struggling in life, lost my boyfriend of 6 years to an overdose a year ago in Feb. 2024. I've thought about contacting you many years ago when i first came across your channel. I admire your work and enjoy hearing your guests stories for inspiration, strength and hope. Be blessed❤

[@SecretSquirrelDunDun]

That's how they do worker's comp at my job, too. They'll do anything to not pay. Ridiculous.

[@sandravanduinwyk3594]

Nick please keep us updated.

[@mrsoccergod5001]

From my understanding if you are in probation at your job you can get let go for any reason. Hope this guy wins

[@jacobcastillo2388]

Usually probation is the time you have to prove your right for the job. Not making any mistakes, showing up on time, etc. after the probation period you get more leeway and have to mess up a few times to get warnings and write ups. Probation is the time they feel you and see how right you are for the job. Getting fired for no reason is illegal hence probation period and written warnings and write ups to document infractions.

[@gldflcn]

I’m very anxious for the update on this one!

[@hiiiimymelody]

24:51 Attorney needs to sound clip this and play it as an ad 😂

[@ArroyoStrong]

Nick and I started the academy together. Real solid guy. His story hit home for me because I too have been a victim in several situations and it fell on deaths ears. That department is disgusting and I really hope Nick gets everything he’s asking for SOON! Sad how the inmates have more rights and are far more protected than the officers who keep the operation flowing. By far the worst thankless job/career to have.

[@luxlifewithmeg2552]

WOW the gov did nick dirty, nick is a good guy ❤ he will win

[@theresenydahl9531]

Nice man, I hope and pray he wins over the city.

[@CherylAWehnert]

The entrance to Rikers was at the end of my street & I lived in Queens!!!

[@busterbiloxi3833]

I feel sorry for you. 300 aircraft landing and taking off in your front yard.

[@katherinebohrer6828]

I'm surprised you found an attorney that was willing to take a case against the city. I'm glad you did and I wish you well. I'd love to see a follow-up on this situation.

[@antonleimbach648]

Those two officers who just watched the fight and did nothing to help Nick should be in jail. The state has an obligation to protect all inmates while in their custody and also to protect the correctional officers while they are working.

[@cpf383]

Recovering County/City Corrections Officer here. My time as a corrections officer made me who I am today. It’s prepared me for shit days, let downs and getting screwed by staff that were supposed to be looking out for me. The only good thing I got out of it was time with the dept that carried over into another city job. This guy just wants his job back??? Most guys working in the can were waiting for their “lottery ticket” inmate altercation and go off on an industrial accident. Make this guy the head C/O.

[@faitdebeauxreve]

The city of New York treats its employees like absolute trash. The things they do to teachers is INSANE. I totally understand where this guy is coming from.

[@joecascade5105]

Y would you choose working in that cess pool?

[@TheJumpRopeAddict]

I did just under 10 years in NYS prisons Greene, 5 points, Attica and Wende. Have some crazy stories from those places, I’d love to interview!

[@AlBusillo-g1u]

Three years with corrections was enough for me. Inmates never bothered me. Fellow staff slept with inmates, did drugs with them, and were rats and snitches. Cops hated our guts because so many of us have been arrested.

[@joecascade5105]

Cops are arrested every day, sometimes multiples a day. Wimps

[@shawnieshawnie9142]

You could tell he has a good heart. He was around monsters

[@josealvelo3172]

I'm watching this with 16 years in... Florida sheriff.

[@marcbernicker206]

Follow Sheriff Grady! He's great

[@sheilahskinner5688]

I grew up in South Jersey. Now live in KY. His accent is comforting. 😊

[@dimviesel]

Real tough guys don’t always look it, and are very soft spoken. Be careful when you size up strangers. You never know their life story or what type of training they’ve had👍🏾

[@tommyj1346]

Former NYS Corrections officer here... It was terrible and I don't recommend it to anyone. I went in at 22 years old (43 now) and there was a lot of people who were in their 40's that went to the academy. A officer I worked with in the state max was a former Rikers island officer 15 years. He was one of the toughest SOB I knew and nobody including inmates would fuck with him. He said he burned some brain cells working there and glad he came over to the state. There is so much that goes on in these prisons that the public will never know.. I get asked all the time and the shit I've seen and been through will blow your mind. People can't believe it but it's true. Seen a lot crap happen to a lot of officers trying to to do their job.. at end of the day.. you can't anymore.. just a free for all. It's not like it was back in the day say the 80's, 90's per the guys I have worked with. I understand what he is saying and it hope it works out.

[@PURDY_POISON]

I love my prison genre channels. This is weird. But I joined them to hear the violence and bs that goes on.

[@JohnSmithNYC]

How did I know his captain was a woman?! She did not want to get hurt so she stood there and watched a fellow officer risk his life.

[@Cotillion308]

Very common anytime women are in such positions.

[@leneo1731]

Are the two of you twats? Maybe this happens with females in The US, which I highly doubt, but it for sure would never happen in the part of the world I live in!

[@brians7901]

I think having female counselors at men's prisons is a good thing. They have a different energy and some men are easier to get through to if you're a woman. As far as officers no way.

[@tayo17923]

The two people who watched sat back and watched the two crazies fighting were men..

[@johnmchugh8049]

Rikers is brutal - had a friend who worked for me as an engineer but quit to become a bull at rikers - warned him how dangerous it was and he wound up getting knocked out from an inmate while transporting younger inmates - he got a concussion and messed up his back and it pained me to tell him “I warned you”

[@d.brooks3858]

Keep on fighting dude! You seem like a great guy

[@rachelwayne4885]

Excellent interview! Hoping you win BIG 🏆

[@FloydofOz]

With all respect to Mr. Goichai, this is a textbook case of why you should save for retirement in an IRA etc and not take a job for a pension. Pensions provide retirement income but are not wealth that you can control on your own. It’s best to be self reliant. Wishing him the best in resolving his case.

[@mark8337]

Problem though is many people will not voluntarily do that and contribute. Whether not up to speed, lazy, undisciplined, whatever, many people don’t take the initiative or lack the discipline to save and invest out of their own paychecks on a consistent basis. Now, if the IRA or 401(k) was mandatory unless opt out then more would.

[@flaherone6027]

Typically you have a 401k type as well as a pension in civil service.

[@chuysmith9947]

This guy is talking the truth. These systems are so corrupt. So many people have faced the same bad outcome. As they say...don't get me started good luck.

[@debblackwell7425]

If he wins they will make his life miserable. He is a good man keep your chin up.

[@ikelove8775]

We need that update son!!

[@sourgummiez]

As a California girl, I absolutely love East coast accents 😍😍😍

[@mark8337]

What about Midwest? lol.

[@345mrse]

Yo! I frumm New Yawk. Sen ya pictures.

[@jax9224]

I have a very similar story of working for a city and getting fired after coming back from a workman’s comp injury and surgery. I was fired after being off work for 5 months which I hit physically therapy hard and came back 3-5 months earlier than was planned after the shoulder surgery. Wasn’t allowed to come until I was 100%. They said they was no light duty work and I was only back three weeks and gone. It never felt right after returning to work and that’s why. The town was kinda small with 25 thousand population

[@ygflexb1237]

RIKERS IS NOT IN THE BRONX Mark, It is located in East Elmhurst, Which is right outside of Queens

[@antonvonmanheim4653]

It’s in the Bronx. All crimes/incidents go through the Bronx courts because it’s part of Bronx County. (NYPD hates it because it adds to crime statistics in the Bronx - really should have their index on crime statistics). The odd thing is, is that the only way on to the island is through Queens.

[@Dimar672]

​@@antonvonmanheim4653 you can go from all the borough detention centers, VCBC, "the boat" which is basically a boat on the opposite side of Rikers island, on the Bronx side

[@busterbiloxi3833]

It's a friggin' island near La Guardia airport, you dope!

[@robertferriggi247]

Yes. But technically they consider it part of the Bronx. The bridge to Rikers , the entrance is on HazenSt. In East Elmhurst however the island itself is part of Bronx for whatever reason. Its right near LaGuardia Airport ​@busterbiloxi3833

[@StreetsAintNoMyth5]

@@antonvonmanheim4653wrong. All jail cases go to Bronx court. Not every single criminal case.The boat is in bx and rikers is in elmhurst queens.

[@lavellweathersby985]

Mornin' all!

[@kadrinaamos2534]

Morning

[@bouviamusic3566]

Good Morning

[@JMorris86]

Good morning!

[@thatpart]

Good morning, all. ✌️

[@truesavings1988]

Good morning! 🌞