Prison Guard On The Murderer Who Got Under His Skin | Minutes With | @LADbible

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cheers for the kind comments guys, not good either side of the door right now! wishing everyone all the very best!

As an ex-guard, one of my stories that sticks with me is, after a couple of weeks working there...I remember having a female guard with me monitoring around 80 inmates. I fight broke out while I was among them (they were in one big dorm, no cells), when the fight started...the warden radio'd me to break it up...soon as I went to get up...an inmate got close to me and stopped me with his body, leaned in and said "don't do it"...the fight was to lure me in so they could harm me. Gave me a reality check on what the fuck am I doing here...this is not a job for me. And no way should a female under 110lbs be assisting me among these individuals.

I can't believe the trainee guard left him being attacked to quit the job. I understand if she was concerned for her safety and couldn't get involved, but to legit just run away and leave him there without even sounding the alarm!! That's disgusting! This was an amazing interview. He spoke with such dignity and respect about a job that must be incredibly hard to do.

"The two cleaners sorted them out, as it were" In other words, the cleaners gave them a right kicking. Can tell this officer was in general well respected

Crazy how two prisoners on cleaning duty did more to help than than an actual guard.

I did 23 years in this job. I am now suffering from ptsd. Officers are ignored and have no after care. They just sack them as soon as they get ill or fit them up.

I was one of the few where jail actually changed me.. it wasn't being in prison that was a walk in the park I can actually see why people go back time and time again. For me it was being around fucking idiots that made me realise I'm not as bad as I thought i was and I actually had a chance in life. That was 10yrs ago now I'm a business and multiple home owner married and have a young daughter 🙏

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

I spent 3 years on the job. Initially working with 15-18yr olds. Very violent. Moved on to work with adults. My final shift ironically was Boxing day 2017. I got assaulted quite badly. Badly enough to chuck my keys in and walk out with no idea what the future may hold having turned my back on my job. I drove home traumatised and drove the wrong way around a roundabout purely by accident, but rather from processing the trauma that had just occurred. Leaving was the best thing I ever did. I didnt realise the severity of the impact the job was having on my overall health until I left. A huge weight was lifted knowing I'd never have to enter those gates again. Kudos to the brave Officers still serving with their hands tied behind their back following out the visions of reform that come from those above not having the faintest clue.

One of the most underpaid jobs out there, these guys deserve a lot more for what they do for the society

The first 25 seconds is him describing me after a 10 day bender 😂

Prison guards, police officers, paramedics and firefighters are exposed to high rates of traumatic events and many develop PTSD. Thank you to them alm for their service. They deserve all the respect in the world.

What a lovely fellow officer walking out of the situation without even pressing the alarm 🤦🏼‍♀️ Got to be a joy working with people like her.

What a brave, brave man. Thankyou for your service in doing this extremely tough job that most people could not or would not do. It must really take guts, commitment and courage to do that kind of job.

Being an ex con myself, that last sentence he uttered rings very true. Great interview and much respect to this guy.

I was an officer in a prison in the US for a number of years, and spent most of that time in the Disciplinary Segregation and Mental Health pods there. This gentleman tells it like it is- listening to him immediately brought back to me the feelings he attempts to describe. Imagine being in charge of a body of men who can’t be trusted for a second for years at a stretch. Not all of them want to see you hurt or killed, but none of them can lift a finger to help you when things go south. Or dealing on a face to face basis with people who have done unspeakable things to innocent and helpless victims, knowing they would gladly do it again if given the opportunity, even to you. The stress is unbelievable, and creeps up on you incrementally until you are nearly as messed up as those you have to deal with. This is why so many Correctional Officers are divorced, alcoholic, unstable people. The thing is, after a few years, the only people you can relate to are your fellow officers. The public has no idea what we go through on their behalf, and don’t care.

Cleaners helped me out on numerous occasions, they were worth their weight in gold

he seems like a very intelligent and honest man. he really has what i would say is the perfect temperament for a highly skilled prison guard. somebody who can hold their own if needed but at the same time thoughtful and kind

As someone who's been behind bars this man is a good guy. The last part is so true. Locking people up and throwing away the key is not the answer for victimless crimes.