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454 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Why are you pointing a gun at me sir?

Asked by Tim almost 5 years ago

Somebody has to do it. You could be dangerous.

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

Asked by Sel almost 5 years ago

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

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Why are Tasers only black, yellow, or clear?

Asked by Chase about 5 years ago

I have never seen a clear one. They make them black and yellow for the same reason they used to make Taxi Cabs in Black and Yellow. Makes it easy to identify visually. They want to ensure as much as possible a person knows when they have a Taser and when they have something else.

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Bob, if you had to do it all over again what occupation would you have chosen?

Asked by Neal Bracken about 5 years ago

Same one. It was a different time. I might not do it today.

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What do you think about house arrest?

Asked by Karen almost 5 years ago

For some people it is completely appropriate. Non-violent non-repeat offenders with an actual home and with some sort of support structure are good risks. Especially with some sort of electronic monitoring.

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

Asked by Jessie over 4 years ago

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

402 Votes

Did you get to pick what area you did or did they pick for you?

Asked by Carla almost 5 years ago

I am not sure I understand the question. If you mean a particular job assignment, once you get enough seniority you get to bid for a particular job. Not all jobs are open for bid, and you do need a fair bit of seniority to bid for the good ones.

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