Ask a Correctional Officer anything

454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Do you ever watch Officer 401 on YouTube

Asked by Hot dog eater over 4 years ago

Nope. Never. Never even heard of it until now.

355 Votes

Have you ever worked as a street cop?

Asked by Carolis almost 5 years ago

Nope. Never.

354 Votes

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I mean it would not surprise me that they would be hated but I hear it all the time. I would think that CO’s would intervene in instances but sometimes I would think things would happen to quickly. Are they ever in separate hosing or protective custody?

Asked by Kyle over 4 years ago

Sometimes sex offenders are placed in specialized housing where pretty much everybody there is a sex offender. I think they call it "special needs" now rather than "protective custody." The department tries real hard not to load up on special needs housing because the administration of such housing is a pain in the ass.

354 Votes

Why are Tasers only black, yellow, or clear?

Asked by Chase almost 5 years ago

I have never seen a clear one. They make them black and yellow for the same reason they used to make Taxi Cabs in Black and Yellow. Makes it easy to identify visually. They want to ensure as much as possible a person knows when they have a Taser and when they have something else.

354 Votes

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What do you think of Folsom prison Blues by Johnny Cash?

Asked by Jessie over 4 years ago

I am not a huge fan of C&W but I do like his voice. Kind of like smooth whiskey.

353 Votes

When you worked in prison was there musaux with the PA system?

Asked by Katie almost 5 years ago

No.

352 Votes

Do inmates celebrate Christmas?

Asked by Andy almost 5 years ago

The Christian ones do. The Muslims and Jews, not so much. Pagans celebrate the Winter Solstice which happens near Christmas, but not right on Christmas.

351 Votes