Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer

Bob Walsh

Stockton, CA

Male, 60

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.

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Last Answer on February 10, 2022

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Have you ever worked in the alternative lifestyle area of the prison? If so what was it like?

Asked by Tyler over 5 years ago

there were not a lot of overt homosexuals in GP while I was working. remember, i have been out fifteen years. they were a significant management problem then. must be much worse now. they are still trying to figure out who is "male" and who is "female" and what the criteria is and who goes where.

What do you think of the program Beyond Scared Straight?

Asked by 892374 about 6 years ago

I am unfamiliar with that particular program so I am unable to make a reasonable response. Generally speaking I did not find that "Scared Straight" type programs were helpful in the long run. They could have a positive effect on wobblers, but the hard-core wannabe criminals were not impressed. It should be noted that my personal contact with any of these programs was minimal so my opinion may not be worth much.

How did you control people who where defiant and would put up a fight?

Asked by Reed over 5 years ago

If pushes comes to shove you push and shove. Or beat with a club. Or shoot. Use of force is not normally response #1, it causes way too much paperwork to do without good cause. But, if it comes down to it that's what we do.

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL about 5 years ago

Not so as I remember. In this forum my job is to respond to questions, not ask them.

What is the scariest situation you have ever been in?

Asked by Donald about 5 years ago

I have been in the middle of a couple of full-fledged riots. That is very scary. Even if you are not a specific target it is completely possible to get hurt. I was't, but it was still scary.

What do you feel when an innocent person get locked up or even executed?

Asked by Neal Bracken over 5 years ago

I feel bad about it for at least 15-20 seconds. Sometimes longer.

Why do you think so many people on this site want people to give them the answer they wanna hear instead of the truth or your (or whomever their asking) opinion? I mean they already told them selves so whats the point?

Asked by Walker asks people about 5 years ago

I strongly suspect that is part of the basic human condition. You want to believe you are right and you want validation.