Download or read book What Really Happens in Prison One Officer s Journey written by Tommy Giovani and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Washington State Department of Corrections and one officer's journey to navigate his way through the system while trying to balance his personal life. There are many different colorful people from upper administrators all the way down to offenders. In the following pages you will find danger, humor, and at times stupidity. This book will paint a picture of what it is like to walk the tiers filled with some of the worst human beings that the state of Washington has to offer. It wi

Download or read book The Changing Career of the Correctional Officer written by Don A. Josi and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1998-03-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introductory text on the changing nature of correctional officer careers, focusing on personnel, management, and organizational issues.

Download or read book Memories of a Swing Maker written by Rhadames De Leon and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the many books I have read, none has impressed me so much as this one. Its chapters are impressing; the graphic and objective stories about the experience of the author as a correction officer for the state of NY, make him worthy of the most demanding reader, especially, those agents in the service of law and order. The author describes amazing, as well as interesting anecdotes of inmates. They are anecdotes worthy of historical value for their realism and accuracy. These stories will be an excellent material for the scholars of sociology and human behavior. Dorian Polanco I recommend this work to any agent of the law; likewise, to any other reader who will enjoy its descriptive content. Ray Deleon extracts from his prodigious mind, reminiscent events that have been treasured in his memories for decades which he relates unreservedly. They are wonderful descriptions of his life experience in the prisons he has worked as a correctional officer, that will leave the avid reader thirsty for the spectacular narrative. Dr. Alvin Bridgewater Without proposing it, by the excellence and realism of its content Memories of a Swing Maker is an inexhaustible source for radio and television series. One does not have to be so genial to peruse chapters and scenes of this work in dozens of exciting episodes, for this in one of the most faithful portraits of our daily life, worthy of being noted as a route letter and procedural manual for those who emigrate to USA, hopeful in reaching the great American Dream. Jos Oscar Fernndez Journalist and Writer Some had to leave. Others wanted to leave. Rhadams had an anxiety to leave. He believed that in the USA he could make his dreams come true. He benefited from the opportunities; he was worthy of them, responding as an exemplary citizen. This is the story of the realization of his dream: The American Dream. Kim Sanchez

Download or read book Life As a Jailer Through the Officers Eyes written by Capt. Joe DeFranco and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life as a Jailer" is a book that is long overdue, and is NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. Have you ever wonder what REALLY goes on behind the walls of a Prison or Jail. If so, you just found the right book. We (Ret.) Capt. Joe DeFranco & (Ret.) K-9 Off. Tom Duncan hold NOTHING BACK in this mind blowing account of both our careers as Correctional Officers... We've both seen things & dealt with things that you're not going to believe and WE TELL IT ALL... "Life as a Jailer" is a TRUE factual account of the daily on goings inside the walls like: Murders, Escapes, Fights (assaults where Officers have had fingers bitten off and Inmates have been stabbed/shanked, ) Cell Fires, Rapes & so many other mind blowing stories... But it's not all bad, there are many funny stories too and (if you can believe) GREAT times. Looking back we are thankful for those days because it's the good times that got us through the bad days...

Download or read book The Correctional Officer Inside Prisons written by Steven Herberts and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six-five is a general warning to all inmates that an officer has just entered the area, so beware. Concealed behind tons of concrete, bricks and steel lies a truly bizarre world. A world neither known or understood by most people. This world is called prison. Unlike the police, whose duties and responsibilities are widely understood by the community which they protect, the correction officer is seldom thought of. Both professions share many of the same problems, though the police are forever in the public eye keeping their community well-informed of the services they provide. However, the same is not true in regards to the duties performed by a correction officer, who, for many years has dealt with poor public relations, unfair media coverage and the 'out of sight, out of mind' feeling from the public. But enclosed within the thick walls of the prison the job is no less dangerous, as the same risks to personal safety are taken. This insightful book traces prison life through the eyes of the correction officers -- the unsung heroes of the criminal justice system.

Download or read book Guards Imprisoned written by Lucien X. Lombardo and published by Elsevier Publishing Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Correctional Officer written by Gary F. Cornelius and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents relevant information that officers can use to provide security for the correctional institution and to safely deal with inmates. It is designed as a training aid for entry level and in-service training.

Download or read book Doing Time Eight Hours a Day written by James R. Palmer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correctional officers face danger every time they go to work, and the public rarely appreciates the job that they do. Author James R. Palmer worked many years at the Kentucky Department of Corrections, spending seven of them with the solitary confinement unit. In this memoir, he looks back at his career and shares what its really like working in prison. For example, inmates arent afraid to use sharp objects to hurt officers, whojust like the inmatesoften find themselves behind locked doors. Correctional officers also face constant exposure to diseases and infections, as well as constant stress that can upset family life and make sleep nearly impossible. While some people might say, If its that bad, then quit, correctional officers stay on the job for a variety of reasons, including a desire to serve and protect the public. Doing Time Eight Hours a Day shares one mans firsthand experiences of what its like to be a correctional officer and rub elbows with some of the most dangerous men and women alive.

Download or read book From The Inside Looking Out written by Glen Reed and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One might wonder what it is really like behind all the miles of razor wire and the tall fences in the penitentiary today. Due to many extreme controversies in today’s society concerning the true meaning of the rule of law, protection of the public, fair sentencing, justifiable treatment of the incarcerated, and the brave men and women who, as correctional officers, put their lives on the line every day, it is essential to shed some much-needed light on this subject. Things have changed dramatically due to extreme political views, the increase in crime, immigration, and the idea of locking them up and throwing away the key. As a correctional officer, we see both sides of the fence. We see from “the inside looking out.’ It is important for society to fully understand what goes on inside a prison, and then they can make a reasonable conclusion for themselves. Change is always painful, but there is always room for much-needed change. This is a must read.

Download or read book Correctional Officer Resource Guide written by Don L. Bales and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and revised by experts in the field, this ACA bestseller is an essential reference manual on all aspects of a correctional officer's job. This excellent training tool covers important areas that affect correctional officers in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Some of the topics covered include officers' legal liabilities, inmate programming, security, AIDS and other health issues, use of firearms, segregation, methods of restraining inmates, emergency procedures, officer support programs, and contraband.

Download or read book Correction Officer s Guide to Understanding Inmates written by Larone Koonce and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From back cover : " Larone Koonce is a retired New York City Correction Officer with nearly twenty years of experience supervising New York's most notorious inmates. Drug king-pins, mass murderers, rapists, arsonist, Mafia Dons etc. In this guidebook he shares the techniques used by the best correction officers and prison guards"

Download or read book Hey C o written by Kimberly Sosa and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-07-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book depicts exaggerated, exciting, and interesting stories of some of the significant points in one female correctional officer's life and career as she worked in this field. She shares thoughts and opinions on her experiences working with offenders including high profile, high security murderers, terrorists, and other criminals and doing so in a male dominated world; dealing with the emotional and mental pressures of this different world. It is interesting, funny, moving, and a must read for anyone who loves the mysterious world of crime. The book contains a little reality mixed with fiction. Can you tell the difference???"

Download or read book Prison Guard Talk written by Dusty B. Beach and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I don't think the general public has the slightest clue as to what goes on in these prisons. This book is a terrific starting point for anyone hoping to understand corrections. I love the humor and stories in the book. Over 25 years in law enforcement and this is the most realistic book about prison I have ever read.” Paul G., retired Correctional Officer.Prison Guard Talk is the fictionalized memoir of Dusty Beach, a former correctional officer, sergeant, and lieutenant in the Department of Corrections. The book follows the fictional character Josiah Wilson, a correctional officer at a fictionalized prison. All instances herein is inspired from real life, and while dramatized, still contain information necessary to those interested in the Department of Corrections.If you are seriously considering taking the exam to become a correctional officer or are otherwise interested in joining the Department of Corrections, this book is a must. The chapters are geared to educate and inform you while simultaneously preparing you for the examination and oral interview. It is a powerful combination punch of learning and reinforcement. You will not find this type of material and information in this format anywhere else. The book includes a question and answer oral interview section. This is what one Department of Corrections cadet said, "I interviewed for the correctional officer position—most of the questions were out of your book and spot on, but it was your insight or should I say the fictional character and insight of Josiah Wilson that saved the day…thanks!” Don't step foot into a prison until you read this book—this is insight you won't find anywhere else. Through a fictionalized memoir of life as a corrections officer, understand the thinking of the Department of Corrections and prison politics. The joint can make you laugh and cry—experience the unique humor and flavor found at some of the toughest prisons in America. Peppered with insights and knowledge of the duties of a correctional officer, Prison Guard Talk includes the tips and tricks you need to know to pass the correctional officer exam—including interview questions right from the playbook.Dusty Beach takes you on a journey down the rabbit hole into the soul of prison life, through a matrix of a world seldom seen, much less understood by people.

Download or read book Correctional Officer Resource Guide written by American Correctional Association and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Inside the Inner Circle written by Gary York and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a series of factual, real-life incidents that occurred in prisons throughout the state of Florida, the author, Gary York, will take you inside the prisons inner circle of crime and corruption, revealing true accounts of prison drug trade, extortion, embezzlement, and even death at the hands of inmates and corrupt staff members. Corruption that runs so deep the honest staff members do not know who to trust. You will also read about the experiences of retired correctional officer staff members who tracked down and recaptured escapees and come away with firsthand knowledge of the dangers encountered by our brave public servants during prison riots. After reading these stories, you will probably ask yourself this question: Has corruption in our entire United States prison system spun completely out of control?

Download or read book Discipline at the West Virginia Penitentiary written by C J Plogger and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-21 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1984, Vic Butler began a new career. Unbeknownst to him, it would become more than a vocation but a calling with diverse facets. Vic entered into the field of corrections. He started as a Correctional Officer I on the front lines, walking up and down the metal tiers, and dealing with some of the most violent offenders at the West Virginia Penitentiary. The West Virginia Penitentiary was an isolated bastion of brutality nestled within the small town of Moundsville. For over a century, it was the only maximum-security prison in the Mountain state. The viciousness and horrific events that took place there are still subjects of nightmares.Vic rose up the ranks and promoted to the rank of sergeant where he supervised and managed multiple correctional officers as well as several tiers of inmates.He then was promoted to be the first correctional magistrate of the penitentiary and the State of West Virginia. He conducted disciplinary hearings and doled out appropriate consequences and punishment. His knowledge of the procedures of policy allowed him to excel in this endeavor.The West Virginia Penitentiary closed down in 1995 because it violated the 8th amendment of the Constitution - "cruel and unusual punishment." But that was not the end of Vic's career. He continued his duties as the magistrate in the newly built Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Moundsville.At Northern, Vic was promoted as the Unit Manager and at one point, oversaw all the units in the facility. The Unit Manager was an administrative and supervisory role. He was responsible for leading a team that maintained safety and humane conditions for the inmates.After a short time, Vic was promoted again to be the Associate Warden of Programs with a multitude of duties. Under his management was education, volunteers, religious programming, and much, much more. After 26 years of incredibly valuable service, Vic retired. This book describes in vivid detail countless and amazing stories of Vic's interaction with inmates. The reader will be privileged to have a glimpse into what actually occurred within the "walls" of the penitentiary. After reading this book, you will possess a greater understanding of corrections and a man who gave his life in its service.

Download or read book Absolutely Amazing Correctional Officer written by Motu Journals and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funny notebook to write in for correctional officers. Awesome gift idea too. Notebook Features: Lined notebook diary with 150 cream coloured pages to write in. Journaling and recording notebook. 6" x 9" inch in size. This notebook is versatile for your tote bag, desk, backpack, school, home etc. Blank journals are a perfect gift for teens and adults especially co-workers and friends. Books make for the best of gifts, because they last.