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454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

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.

305 Votes

Why do almost all non uniformed cops wear khakis or a suit? I know most offices have cops wear them but its almost always 5.11 khaki like pants

Asked by asdf over 4 years ago

Because most of them would be funny looking or unattractive if they walked around in their underwear.

304 Votes

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What do you do with the body alarms?

Asked by Whats up cuz over 4 years ago

Wear them, and push the button when it seems appropriate.

295 Votes

What are some types of questions you wished people would stop asking

Asked by question to all over 4 years ago

I have been asked probably 20 times about the legality of sexual relations between staff and former prisoners. I am getting a tad tired of that one.

293 Votes

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Relative in prison >10 yrs w/o probs. Just moved to diff CI. Cellmate is drug dealer gang mbr, accused relative of theft, now fears for life. Wants me to call CI and ask for move to diff area. Will I make matters worse? He says no luck w/Warden.

Asked by Concerned Cali over 4 years ago

I am not sure who or what Cl is. I am guessing you won't make anything worse, but can't figure it will make anything better. It is strange that they would put persons with some documentation of being potential enemies in the same cell together. You might try bucking it up to the state level and point out politely that if he gets hurt by a known, documented enemy who they put him in the same cell with there could be some unpleasant fallout, i.e. civil suit. That MIGHT get some action.

293 Votes

How do most people enter this career?

Asked by Beanie over 4 years ago

By taking a civil service exam. For some people it is the family business, some people are just looking for a steady job that isn't likely to go away. The structure appeals to some. Some people get off on thumping prisoners.

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Why are you rude to people who ask you questions sometimes?

Asked by Cjdnd over 4 years ago

I wouldn't say rude. I would say snarky. Some of the questions I get are really lame, and some of them are presented so poorly it is very hard to NOT say something snarky. I guess I am just a slave to my emotions. (Kind of like just now.)

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