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455 Questions

Last Answer on February 10, 2022

Do you think Maxwell will mistersly die or go missing from prison?

Asked by Rob over 5 years ago

I think it is unlikely in the extreme that she will mysteriously disappear.

495 Votes

Do weighted vests really work to help calm someone down? I seen it before on inmates. How effective are they?

Asked by Marty almost 5 years ago

I have heard they are effective, but I have never used one nor even seen one used. Can't help you much. Sorry.

493 Votes

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How did you treat inmates in general?

Asked by Kim over 5 years ago

I was always somewhat formal. It worked for me, that was my personality. Some people were more towards the friendly side, others more hostile. The inmates can handle pretty much anything but vacillation If you are an asshole, be an asshole all the time. If you are officer friendly, be officer friendly all the time. MOST inmates want to do their time with a minimum of drama. They react reasonably well to being treating like human beings in awkward circumstances. That is reality, they can relate to it.

492 Votes

What do you think of this link?
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Asked by Makaya over 5 years ago

Since i didn't click on it, not much. You didn't really expect me to do that, did you?

492 Votes

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What does it mean if a inmate gets written up?!

Asked by Seth over 4 years ago

That is a disciplinary report. It can be very minor (i.e. you were a dick, don't do it again) or very serious (we are throwing you in the hole and prosecuting you for killing your cellie) or somewhere in between. Most of course are somewhere in between. If found guilty they can result in loss of good time credit which can mean an extended stay in prison, loss of privileges and loss of programs depending on the nature and seriousness of the offense..

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