Ask a Correctional Officer anything

454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Have prisoners ever taught you anything?

Asked by Dan almost 5 years ago

Not that I specifically recall, no. I am sure it happened, but just wasn't very noteworthy.

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.

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You should check him out

Asked by Hot Dog Eater over 4 years ago

Pass. Thanks anyway.

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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.

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Bob, if you had to do it all over again what occupation would you have chosen?

Asked by Neal Bracken almost 5 years ago

Same one. It was a different time. I might not do it today.

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Did you get to pick what area you did or did they pick for you?

Asked by Carla over 4 years ago

I am not sure I understand the question. If you mean a particular job assignment, once you get enough seniority you get to bid for a particular job. Not all jobs are open for bid, and you do need a fair bit of seniority to bid for the good ones.

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What do you think about house arrest?

Asked by Karen almost 5 years ago

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.

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