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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Do you think Jeffery Epstein killed himself?

Asked by Karmen over 5 years ago

i think it is more likely that he killed himself than all of the pieces fell together to allow somebody to kill him. remember, graveyard shift staff do NOT have keys so a LOT more people would have to be involved in a conspiracy to let somebody get into his cell.

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 almost 5 years ago

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

Is that a photo of you pointing the gun?

Asked by Tmore over 5 years ago

Yes. Colt 1917 cut down to round butt and 3" barrel.

If you where not a Correctional Officer what job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all almost 5 years ago

Before that I worked for the DMV giving driving tests. It was OK but working at the prison was safer.

I have always wonderd why people make so many excuses. Oh they grew up with the wrong people, got with the wrong people (how did they get with them in the first place), etc when many people have the same issues and are great people?

Asked by Diane almost 5 years ago

Very few humans are willing to blame their own problems, or the problems of their family, on themselves. Therefore they blame others, or forces beyond their control, to avoid taking responsibility for their own actions. It is human nature. Humans are funny critters.

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.