Inmates Growing Bolder

[Jimd]

Yesterday, inmates on D-Block posted messaged underneath the bridge on the block - they indicated that unless the routine on the block is relaxed, they will riot.

It appears they're getting bolder. Naturally, the administration made no response and did not secure the cell block. Of course, we can't safeguard the safety of the staff or anything. Heavens, no!

So now the inmates have established that they can advertise threats without repercussions and that the administration will not take said threats seriously. What a marvelous situation.

[The Mastiff]

Jim, whenever we had riots it was always on 2nd, or mostly 3rd shift. If it happens when you're not there don't be so quick to respond. If it happens when you're there, don't be so quick to respond. I truly hate saying that, but you have to look out for yourself.

Take that from someone that should have been less quick to respond on a few occasions. Joe

[Jimd]

Jim, whenever we had riots it was always on 2nd, or mostly 3rd shift. If it happens when you're not there don't be so quick to respond. If it happens when you're there, don't be so quick to respond. I truly hate saying that, but you have to look out for yourself.

Take that from someone that should have been less quick to respond on a few occasions. Joe

Joe, I appreciate the advice. I've been unfortunate to have been involved in two riots thus far (not trying to make it three!). Thankfully, I wasn't injured in either one, although quite a few staff that were close by were seriously injured.

I'm usually very cautious when I respond to incidents, while at the same time responding pretty vigorously.

[butch]

tried 2x to post but then PC in me stopped it


and dam i hate PC

what i think has no matter so it will not go said here


work the hard work and let it be know that i have nothing but well wishes for you

[The Mastiff]

Butch, we probably feel the same way deep down but have learned to keep it to ourselves when in public.

There is a specific reason I said what I said. I can't really get into it because it gets into response plans and stuff that can't be put up online. When Jim says he is looking out for himself but responding "vigorously" I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing and capable of looking out for himself as best as he or anybody can.

One of the things I disliked the most about incidents of just about any kind was not knowing when we could go home. Sometimes it was days.

[Jimd]

Butch, we probably feel the same way deep down but have learned to keep it to ourselves when in public.

There is a specific reason I said what I said. I can't really get into it because it gets into response plans and stuff that can't be put up online. When Jim says he is looking out for himself but responding "vigorously" I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing and capable of looking out for himself as best as he or anybody can.

One of the things I disliked the most about incidents of just about any kind was not knowing when we could go home. Sometimes it was days.

I hear ya on that!

When responding, it's kind of wierd; you run as fast as you possibly can to the problem. Sometimes, it's following the crowd because you may not know where it is. Other times, you might hear a radio transmission tell you where the problem is. So you're running full-tilt while trying to be cautious, ie., scoping the area out that you're running into. Experience helps here because you learn what to expect when entering a hostile zone, which allows a better reaction on your part.

One of the last times I was responding, an inmate was in my way and I dropped down without slowing. If he hadn't moved, I'd have run into him at full speed and kept going. He'd have been launched several feet had I hit him.

I'm not a very good runner under normal circumstances. But when an Officer Down call goes out, I literally could set records. No matter how far back I am, I usually overtake 90% of the crowd.

And then when you find yourself all the way out in front, you say to yourself, "Holy crap, what did I do here? I'm in the lead, so I'll be first on the scene. Is this a good thing?"

I've never experienced adrenaline dumps like the ones that I've felt in those situations, especially situations where lethal force was used. It just cannot be explained, it has to be experienced.

That's what makes us a Band of Brothers; we help each other, no matter what, no matter the circumstances, whether we like the person we're helping or not. We risk it all for each other every day. It doesn't get any tighter than that.

Thanks, guys, for reminding me once again what it's all about.