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Originally Posted by khahn79
My dad works for the prison, not as a guard, but as a steamfitter. I have never worried about his safety on the job and he has several inmates working under him. However, if the CO's were walking around with pistols on their hips I think I would worry. He's witnessed first-hand...several times...an inmate QUICKLY take down a CO, even if just temporarily. Some of those inmates spend a lot of time watching the CO's and learning their body language and they know when the CO's can be caught off guard. Even the "best" CO's. Of course I fully support the SWAT and guard tower officers being armed, but for the CO's that are working in close proximity to the inmates, I just don't think it would be a great idea. Just my two cents.  |
staff cannot bring a fire- arm on prison grounds,only authorized CO's who are assigned to certain posts carry weapons these post are in places were inmates have no access or are placed in restraints and being transported.weapons and ammo are issued you don't just bring your favorite shot gun to work.If you fear for your safety and carry enroute to work and home you can secure your weapon at the prison armory before entering the prison and p/u on your way home!