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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Has someone ever tried to pay you off or to do something or anything similar?

Asked by Carly almost 4 years ago

Never been offered a bribe of any kind for any reason. I guess I just come across as too straight.

Why is there so much racism in prison

Asked by Gorge over 4 years ago

Because prisoners, as a group, are racists.

Do you have to be 21’or can you be 18? Also is there a old age limit?

Asked by Mike about 4 years ago

In Ca you can be HIRED to be a peace officer at 20 1/2 but can not actually start work until age 21. When I started there was a maximum age limit of 35 to begin training. There was no mandatory retirement age. The max age limit to start went away while I was working but MAY have since been reinstated. There is still no max age that I am aware of, but few stay beyond 55 or 60 as there is little or no financial benefit from doing so and the job is somewhat physical.

Why are so many child killers getting off. Like Casey Anthony and that cheerleader BITCH.

Asked by Carla over 4 years ago

Stupid juries I suppose. Not exactly my field of expertise. Plus a lot of jurors really think it is supposed to be like Law & Order or Perry Mason and if the bad guy does not confess it doesn't count.

What is the worst thing about working in a prison?

Asked by Mason over 4 years ago

That is very hard to say as it is quite subjective. Some people just hated the feeling of being locked in. The noise could be bad. The constant undercurrent of hostility was bad for some people. Dealing with idiot staff, some of who were your boss, or dealing with really irritating inmates who didn't give a shit could also be bad. Its kind of all in how you look at it.

What do you think of the Roger Stone case?

Asked by Alan over 4 years ago

I don't think about it at all. I have many other things to think about to keep my brain occupied.

Whats up yo so do you consider yourself a hero?

Asked by Mr. Cook over 4 years ago

No. I consider myself an honorably retired cop. Nice, but hardly heroic.