I worked for the California state system, starting as a Correctional Officer and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2005. I now write for the PacoVilla blog which is concerned with what could broadly be called The Correctional System.
No. It ALMOST came up once but by the time I got the rifle up the situation had resolved itself.
For some people it is completely appropriate. Non-violent non-repeat offenders with an actual home and with some sort of support structure are good risks. Especially with some sort of electronic monitoring.
Wear them, and push the button when it seems appropriate.
Don't get many tornados in CA. Fires are not too much of a problem, it is hard to burn reinforced concrete. Contents can make for a very smoky fire, bad for the guys in the cell, but its not like it will burn the building down. I was there for the World Series earthquake. We did a count right after to make sure nobody was injured, checked the fence for damage, then went on about our business. .
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There is always the mission downtown, but I don't think their WiFi is as good as the library.
Never been offered a bribe of any kind for any reason. I guess I just come across as too straight.
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