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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You should check him out

Asked by Hot Dog Eater over 4 years ago

Pass. Thanks anyway.

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.

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.

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

Asked by Neal Bracken almost 5 years ago

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

Have prisoners ever taught you anything?

Asked by Dan almost 5 years ago

Not that I specifically recall, no. I am sure it happened, but just wasn't very noteworthy.

Do inmates celebrate Christmas?

Asked by Andy about 5 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.

Do you think not wearing a mask should be a crime or do you think people who create these laws, ordinances, policies, etc should be the ones arrested

Asked by Jamie over 4 years ago

Assuming it can be proven, or at least convincingly demonstrated, that the current level of medical science says mask DO substantially inhibit the spread of Covid-19 I have no problem with it being a law. Of course as far as I know in most locations it is NOT a law, it is an administrative order enacted by a governor, mayor etc. We have been dealing with this for a year now. There is enough time for legislative bodies to have made up their minds and taken action. I have no problem with using administrative or executive action for a relatively short period of time to deal with something new or unexpected. Doing it long-term is not a great idea, for what my opinion may be worth. I also have no problem with property owners saying that YOU MUST WEAR A MASK TO COME INTO MY STORE-RESTAURANT-WHATEVER. If you don't like it, take your business elsewhere.