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 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.

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.

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.

What do you think of this link?
https://youtu.be/YRcmtbOyml0

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?

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..

Have you ever had a encounter with a first amendment auditor

Asked by Question to you and a few others about 5 years ago

Never heard of one, don't know what it is, so probably not.

Do you ever watch Officer 401 on YouTube

Asked by Hot dog eater over 5 years ago

Nope. Never. Never even heard of it until now.