Ask a Correctional Officer anything

454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Are there other alternatives for wrong doers other than imprisonment?

Asked by sofibour almost 6 years ago

Obviously there are. They could be executed. They could be ignored and allowed to continue to offend. They could be maimed (like taking the hand off a thief or castrating a rapist.) Whether these alternatives are effective, legal or human is a completely different question.

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Asked by Casey A Georgi almost 6 years ago

I have absolutely zero background or training in "the art of negotiation" in this environment. Sorry but I expect I would be remarkably unhelpful to you. Also, my speaking voice is squeaky and does not sound good when broadcast.

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Im a student studying criminal justice, i have a assignment which is interviewing a correctional officer is it okay if i interview you? And if so may i jave your contact information

Asked by Isabel.velazquezloza over 6 years ago

I have been retired for over 13 years and due to some parent care issues am pretty much impossible to contact at any sort of reasonably predictable time. Sorry, but I don't think I can help you much on this project.

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Are most movies about prisons accurate when it comes to reality?

Asked by sofibour almost 6 years ago

Not even remotely close.

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How do you help prisoners come to terms with serving a life senntence?

Asked by sofibour almost 6 years ago

Basically that is not a custody function. Also, virtually NOBODY goes to prison the first time. They have probation, diversion, court ordered therapy, restitution, etc. Many are "state raised." The only people who go to prison the first time are murderers and (now) child molesters. Also, by the time they go thru the court process and jail they have adequate time to come to terms with their situation. But, as I opened with, that is not a custody function.

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What advice would you give someone considering corrections as a career?

Asked by K Roar almost 6 years ago

It isn't as good a gig as it used to be due to politics, but it is still pretty decent, at least in CA.

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Can I request a single cell or solitary confinement and would I be guaranteed a cell? I wouldn’t want to be pissed on or killed in my sleep.

Asked by Yuy over 5 years ago

You can request anything you want. In CA even some death row inmates are double-celled. Your housing situation is determined (in most states) by a check-list type criteria. How long is your sentence. Do you have a history of violence or fire-setting? Are you more likely than others to be the victim of violence? What is your personal preference. (That last one is way down the list.) What is available. Long term or even medium term your personal preferences mean almost nothing. The best way to sleep where you want is to stay out of prison.

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