Jenna
Southwest,#2Consumer Comment
Tue, June 05, 2007
The problem here is that there is always more than one side to every story. The other problem is the lack of camera evidence. Believe me, I work as a Correctional Officer, I can understand your concern, shock and dismay with the attitudes and alleged acts of some officers, but if you were not present, how do you know how the damage your son recieved was inflicted? No camera evidence can support it and what you have is the reports of the officers. Is it absolutely out the question that what happened was legitimate and not some random act of violence? I have seen inmates rip out stitches and rub feces into the wounds. I've seen them try to hang themselves, seen them cut themselves with spoons, drink urine and cower in fear thinking my flashlight was going to take their souls. Had I not witnessed mentally ill inmates do things like this on their own accord, I might not believe it if someone told me, either. I urge you to find the truth. I hope for the sake of my profession that you are wrong, but if you aren't I hope for the sake of my profession that those responsible pay for what they have done. Prison is punishment and we officers aren't meant to disperse our own. And you are right, taxpayers need to be aware of what really goes on in prison and make sure cameras are everywhere! For the safety of officers AND inmates alike!