Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer

Bob Walsh

Stockton, CA

Male, 60

I worked for the California state system, starting as a Correctional Officer and retiring as a Lieutenant in 2005. I now write for the PacoVilla blog which is concerned with what could broadly be called The Correctional System.

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Last Answer on February 10, 2022

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Do you ever watch Officer 401 on YouTube

Asked by Hot dog eater over 4 years ago

Nope. Never. Never even heard of it until now.

Have prisoners ever taught you anything?

Asked by Dan almost 5 years ago

Not that I specifically recall, no. I am sure it happened, but just wasn't very noteworthy.

Are felonies and misdemeanor people share the same prison cell in Maryland

Asked by Sel almost 5 years ago

NO idea. Never been there. In most states there are legal problems with housing misdemeanants and felons together.

What do you think of Folsom prison Blues by Johnny Cash?

Asked by Jessie over 4 years ago

I am not a huge fan of C&W but I do like his voice. Kind of like smooth whiskey.

Have you ever had a encounter with a first amendment auditor

Asked by Question to you and a few others over 4 years ago

Never heard of one, don't know what it is, so probably not.

Do inmates celebrate Christmas?

Asked by Andy almost 5 years ago

The Christian ones do. The Muslims and Jews, not so much. Pagans celebrate the Winter Solstice which happens near Christmas, but not right on Christmas.

Bob, if you had to do it all over again what occupation would you have chosen?

Asked by Neal Bracken almost 5 years ago

Same one. It was a different time. I might not do it today.