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 inmates celebrate Christmas?

Asked by Andy over 4 years ago

The Christian ones do. The Muslims and Jews, not so much. Pagans celebrate the Winter Solstice which happens near Christmas, but not right on Christmas.

Have you ever been offered a bribe? What did you do? How often this this happen and did anyone actually take it. I hear it happens all the time inmates will pay them enough and their like “I don’t get paid enough for this” and take it and get caught

Asked by Kale over 4 years ago

I was never offered a bribe. Not once. Various staff members have been caught for dealing with prisoners. Mostly smuggling cigarettes or cell phones. It is very dangerous because too many people find out about it and eventually you will get caught. Then you get fired and probably prosecuted. .

When you worked in prison was there musaux with the PA system?

Asked by Katie over 4 years ago

No.

Hi, I know this is a sensitive question for you but I am curious have you ever for any reason killed someone on the job either accidentally or on purpose and why

Asked by Tina over 4 years ago

No. It ALMOST came up once but by the time I got the rifle up the situation had resolved itself.

Are felonies and misdemeanor people share the same prison cell in Maryland

Asked by Sel over 4 years ago

NO idea. Never been there. In most states there are legal problems with housing misdemeanants and felons together.

What do you think of Folsom prison Blues by Johnny Cash?

Asked by Jessie about 4 years ago

I am not a huge fan of C&W but I do like his voice. Kind of like smooth whiskey.

How do you make prison chips?

Asked by Miya about 4 years ago

since i have no idea what that is, i have no idea. (sounds like the beginning line of a joke in all honesty)