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454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Has someone ever tried to pay you off or to do something or anything similar?

Asked by Carly almost 4 years ago

Never been offered a bribe of any kind for any reason. I guess I just come across as too straight.

311 Votes

Why is there so much racism in prison

Asked by Gorge over 4 years ago

Because prisoners, as a group, are racists.

310 Votes

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Do you have to be 21’or can you be 18? Also is there a old age limit?

Asked by Mike about 4 years ago

In Ca you can be HIRED to be a peace officer at 20 1/2 but can not actually start work until age 21. When I started there was a maximum age limit of 35 to begin training. There was no mandatory retirement age. The max age limit to start went away while I was working but MAY have since been reinstated. There is still no max age that I am aware of, but few stay beyond 55 or 60 as there is little or no financial benefit from doing so and the job is somewhat physical.

307 Votes

Whats up yo so do you consider yourself a hero?

Asked by Mr. Cook over 4 years ago

No. I consider myself an honorably retired cop. Nice, but hardly heroic.

305 Votes

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Asked by Carla over 4 years ago

Stupid juries I suppose. Not exactly my field of expertise. Plus a lot of jurors really think it is supposed to be like Law & Order or Perry Mason and if the bad guy does not confess it doesn't count.

305 Votes

What is the worst thing about working in a prison?

Asked by Mason over 4 years ago

That is very hard to say as it is quite subjective. Some people just hated the feeling of being locked in. The noise could be bad. The constant undercurrent of hostility was bad for some people. Dealing with idiot staff, some of who were your boss, or dealing with really irritating inmates who didn't give a shit could also be bad. Its kind of all in how you look at it.

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Did you have the same, less, or more power then a regular police officer? Where you a sworn peace/police/law enforcement officer? Could you arrest someone out side of the system? Thanks!

Asked by Francis over 4 years ago

We are peace officers under a different section of the penal code than "street cops." Our authority is limited to the course of our employment, which is, generally speaking, persons and locations under control of the department. We could arrest a person who interfered with, say for instance, the transport or medical treatment of a prisoner off grounds.

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