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Last Answer on February 10, 2022

When a belly chain is used are the prisoners arms wrapped under the chain?

Asked by jlindner600@gmail over 9 years ago

No. Generally speaking belly chains have 1/2 handcuffs, one on each side, welded to the belly chains. Then the handcuffs are used to secure the prisoners wrists. I have also seen them with a full set of handcuffs attached more or less dead center front, securing both of the prisoners hands in front of him.

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I have an upcoming interview with a female corrections officer for a course I am taking. Can you give me an idea of some good questions to ask her. I am looking at some of the questions you have on here, and some are worth asking her as well.

Asked by Tara over 11 years ago

I am not sure I understand your question. I will work from the idea that you are interviewing her for an article for an english writing assignment or a journalism class. What sort of facility she works at would be of interest, i.e. male or female, adult or juvenile, high security, medium security, medical, etc. How long she has worked for the department, some particular jobs she has had, that sort of thing would be interesting. Maybe some details about her basic training and ongoing, in-service training would be of interest. Possibly some specific incidents she has been involved in (war stories). Also, there is the classic about hwo does it feel to be a woman in what is still largely a men's field.

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How do you write a report writing if you a prison officer

Asked by Paul about 10 years ago

A proper police report is very much like a proper news story. Who, what, where, when why (if known) and how. Most of them have a boilerplate appearance to them because of this, but we are not talking about literature here. We are talking about imparting needed information in a clear, straight-forward fashion. i.e. On Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at approximately 0900 hours, while working Tower 9 over the yard gate during morning yard release, I observed an inmate later identified as Smith `A12345 attack and stab an inmate later identified as Jones B54321. I immediately picked up my weapon (identify weapon specifically) and fired one round striking inmate Smith In the chest, ending the attack on Jones. there would be a lot more information but that is the general idea. Kind of like Joe Friday. Learning how to write a decent report is a huge advantage to an officer. The academy spends a lot of time teaching people how to do it. .

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Can a person on active probation live with a corrections officer.like brother sister living

Asked by Me over 9 years ago

I don't know what the laws and rules are in Georgia and it varies from state to state. If you are actually related, "like brother and sister" I suspect you would be granted permission to do so and I expect you would NEED permission to do so for both the officer and the probationer. If you are not related and claim to be living in a platonic, non-sexual relationship I suspect that permission would not be granted. That is, however, only an educated guess on my part.

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if someone gets caught bringing in contraband to the prison how long does it take them to get charge

Asked by Be over 9 years ago

It varies TREMENDOUSLY from one jurisdiction to another. Could take days, weeks or even MONTHS depending on circumstances.

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How long does it usually take to reach range K? Thank you.

Asked by Patrick over 10 years ago

Sorry, I am unfamiliar with the term.

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What to expect from inmates on your first day??

Asked by acegirl07 over 10 years ago

You can expect a certain amount of "hazing" and resistance. The inmates will normally want to see if they can push or fake you out. Normally on a first day you will be in the company of an experienced officer who will (hopefully) give you a feel for what is going on. You will, however, obviously be a newbie. Your uniform will be new, you will not know the language and you will probably seem a little unsure or hesitant. You will not even know where a lot of things are. Its not a big deal, and it is not generally speaking personal.

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