This lieutenant will have a "burn notice" for many years for speaking out the truth. His warden will label him a "disgruntled former employee" and his friends [highly likely former friends] will shun him like a leper. His career in corrections is over even though he may have been one of the "best" out there. I pray he and his family will endure the hardships he has self-imposed because of his moral ethics not to remain inside this "toxic" and unbearable work environment that has changed many good people into a group of silenced lambs. The fact is, if there were more brave officers such as this lieutenant, the problem would be managed and corrected by the majority rather than ignored. Lewis is a tough place to work but no tougher than Florence, Eyman or Tucson.
The hardest part about this job is doing more with less. Fewer resources, less cooperation and less direction from the group they need it the most. mid-level and upper management who stumble their way to work every day on the backs of hard working honest people who are victimized by those not doing their jobs. Interesting point about this article as it illustrates the findings of a security audit that showed policies are not followed. The housing issue was a critical policy and cost someone their life. It also cost a good officer his job whether voluntary or involuntary, he made a moral decision not to work under such horrific conditions any longer. It was stated that the DOC is 93 % in compliance with following policies. Someone should tell the director he can’t pick and choose which policies to follow and which ones can be ignored or revised to keep the place safe. Shortcuts kill people and nothing is being done about the real problem, the administration’s condoning negligence, apathy and shoddy work habits to make it through the day and not paying attention to the details written in those policies.
This is just one example [Hell Hole article] where policies where 7 % cost the state expensive preventable lawsuit and good men and women working in these toxic places. the Nothing will be done until the legislature accepts responsibility for these prison conditions with their lack of oversight and commitment to incarcerate mentally ill persons to prisons leaving them in the incapable hands of an administration that treats all prisoners the same - one mold one way and nothing contributed to providing a safe and secure facility throughout the state. This MONEY PIT will not go away and drain the state's budget quickly under current conditions. There is another story just like this one around the bend as these critical events happen way too often to ignore.
My respect to this officer.... He broke the code of silence and will forever be forgotten by those who endorse the current administration and its broken ways. Those who do stand by him, I thank them for their courage as well. If I can ever be some assistance to you sir, call me. I'm in the book.
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT -SHORT STORIES - NEWS AND OPINIONS - JUST PLAIN OLD STRAIGHT TALK ~~
Wasted Honor -
Carl R. ToersBijns is the author of the Wasted Honor Trilogy [Wasted Honor I,II and Gorilla Justice] and his newest book From the Womb to the Tomb, the Tony Lester Story, which is a reflection of his life and his experiences as a correctional officer and a correctional administrator retiring with the rank of deputy warden in the New Mexico and Arizona correctional systems.
Carl also wrote a book on his combat experience in the Kindle book titled - Combat Medic - Men with destiny - A red cross of Valor -
Carl is considered by many a rogue expert in the field of prison security systems since leaving the profession. Carl has been involved in the design of many pilot programs related to mental health treatment, security threat groups, suicide prevention, and maximum custody operational plans including double bunking max inmates and enhancing security for staff. He invites you to read his books so you can understand and grasp the cultural and political implications and influences of these prisons. He deals with the emotions, the stress and anxiety as well as the realities faced working inside a prison. He deals with the occupational risks while elaborating on the psychological impact of both prison worker and prisoner.
His most recent book, Gorilla Justice, is an un-edited raw fictional version of realistic prison experiences and events through the eyes of an anecdotal translation of the inmate’s plight and suffering while enduring the harsh and toxic prison environment including solitary confinement.
Carl has been interviewed by numerous news stations and newspapers in Phoenix regarding the escape from the Kingman prison and other high profile media cases related to wrongful deaths and suicides inside prisons. His insights have been solicited by the ACLU, Amnesty International, and various other legal firms representing solitary confinement cases in California and Arizona. He is currently working on the STG Step Down program at Pelican Bay and has offered his own experience insights with the Center of Constitutional Rights lawyers and interns to establish a core program at the SHU units. He has personally corresponded and written with SHU prisoners to assess the living conditions and how it impacts their long term placement inside these type of units that are similar to those in Arizona Florence Eyman special management unit where Carl was a unit deputy warden for almost two years before his promotion to Deputy Warden of Operations in Safford and Eyman.
He is a strong advocate for the mentally ill and is a board member of David's Hope Inc. a non-profit advocacy group in Phoenix and also serves as a senior advisor for Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council in Chino, California As a subject matter expert and corrections consultant, Carl has provided interviews and spoken on national and international radio talk shows e.g. BBC CBC Lou Show & TV shows as well as the Associated Press.
I use sarcasm, satire, parodies and other means to make you think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carl also wrote a book on his combat experience in the Kindle book titled - Combat Medic - Men with destiny - A red cross of Valor -
Carl is considered by many a rogue expert in the field of prison security systems since leaving the profession. Carl has been involved in the design of many pilot programs related to mental health treatment, security threat groups, suicide prevention, and maximum custody operational plans including double bunking max inmates and enhancing security for staff. He invites you to read his books so you can understand and grasp the cultural and political implications and influences of these prisons. He deals with the emotions, the stress and anxiety as well as the realities faced working inside a prison. He deals with the occupational risks while elaborating on the psychological impact of both prison worker and prisoner.
His most recent book, Gorilla Justice, is an un-edited raw fictional version of realistic prison experiences and events through the eyes of an anecdotal translation of the inmate’s plight and suffering while enduring the harsh and toxic prison environment including solitary confinement.
Carl has been interviewed by numerous news stations and newspapers in Phoenix regarding the escape from the Kingman prison and other high profile media cases related to wrongful deaths and suicides inside prisons. His insights have been solicited by the ACLU, Amnesty International, and various other legal firms representing solitary confinement cases in California and Arizona. He is currently working on the STG Step Down program at Pelican Bay and has offered his own experience insights with the Center of Constitutional Rights lawyers and interns to establish a core program at the SHU units. He has personally corresponded and written with SHU prisoners to assess the living conditions and how it impacts their long term placement inside these type of units that are similar to those in Arizona Florence Eyman special management unit where Carl was a unit deputy warden for almost two years before his promotion to Deputy Warden of Operations in Safford and Eyman.
He is a strong advocate for the mentally ill and is a board member of David's Hope Inc. a non-profit advocacy group in Phoenix and also serves as a senior advisor for Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council in Chino, California As a subject matter expert and corrections consultant, Carl has provided interviews and spoken on national and international radio talk shows e.g. BBC CBC Lou Show & TV shows as well as the Associated Press.
I use sarcasm, satire, parodies and other means to make you think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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