Sheriff do over? And why do we care ?

[Chuck Finley]

I am really confused now after reading this article.

[Michelle]

Wish I could get a laptop to use for free!

But I do agree that all these issues are things that are probably already resolved and could be taken care of by the trustees. May as well earn their keep.

And I wholeheartedly agree that Cole could not win based on his work record, which is why he's bringing up all these ridiculous points in Sheriff Fiers' term thus far...

[Chuck Finley]

You are right Ron, at no time has Cole belittled Fiers, but Fiers points fingers and calls names at every turn... Why is Fiers misdirecting people, and the ones that follow Fiers condon the name calling and put downs, so that tells me of the calibre of Fiers supporters

[Chuck Finley]

Aquaman, Mary is right I have spoken to other Corrections Deputies and its the same story over and over again, I myself have not been in the jail but from what in told the cells hold like 25 prisoners and at any time 1 officer goes into the cell to command them. I also told that they have recently removed sharpened weapons from the cells. This has all been told to me by the people that work there. Now the protective vest thing that was corrected I was told are not rated for stabbings and only fit a few people that work there, so how can that be a safe place to work when you have the means to make it better but yet ignor it. That's not a good leader in my book. Aqua, when your employees feel they are unsafe do they goto you or MIOSHA? Who would you rather them go to to get it fixed?

Just an FYI, it takes less than a pound of pressure to penatrated human skin with a sharpened object.

Also Cole I feel is not fear mongering at all but he is telling the truth if what is really going on behind the walls and Fiers is trying to hide what is really going on. At least that's what I get from talking to the ones that work there. Moreover; he is not looking out for his employees but rather entertain the public through the illusion of money savings cover ups.

[Lisa O'Brien]

I don't know if I feared for my safety and thought a protective vest would help, I think I wold purchase one out of pocket - no matter what the cost. Also I think it's 25 prisoners in a cell block, not a cell.

Does anyone know the prisoner to guard ratio, I have always found it curious that weapons can be made, prisoners physically and sexually assaulted in jail, and there is never a guard around to stop it. You would think that all areas of a prison would be under surveillance. 

[Chuck Finley]

My guess would be 20 to 1

[Mary Lucas]

The jail and all cells are monitored, but when you have so much other things going on. You can't get a Correction Officer ( NOT A GUARD) in every cell ALL THE TIME. IF they are on the other side of the jail it takes a min or two, if you are going from the old side to the new side. Sure it doesn't sound like a long time but when an inmate knows they are doing something that they could be getting caught for doing it. They can get alot done in a min or two. You would be surprised what they can make weapons out of. Wet up newspaper and let it get hard then keep doing it with toothpaste. I have said before. you would be surprised what inmates minds come up with.  Hard newspaper with hard toothpaste makes a weapon.  I will say again,, YOU DON'T KNOW UNLESS YOU ARE THERE... DEALING WITH IT ALL

[Willy]

Chuck

Your not making any sense. How did the "sharpened weapons" get into the cell? It's up to the officers to check prisoners for contraband so a CO must not have done their job. And what kind of vest would be on hand at the jail that is not rated for stabbings?  Don't be so silly.  Both of your examples are ludicrous. To use one of Ron's phrases "just move if your so unhappy?"

[XLFD]

There are some beautiful sheep farms to the south, that Chuck and Ron would be able to fit right in ;-P

[Chuck Finley]

I don't think that's very nice to say X, if some one said that to you, you would hide behind your computer and ban them from here.

[XLFD]

What exactly do you think I said or inferred, Chuck? 

You yourself have just ascribed a characterization of me and how I run my website which is patently untrue.  That is not nice itself, agreed? 

[Mary Lucas]

Not all vest are for stabbing resisiance. they are not stab proof.. They come Stab Resistance and no not all vest are that. Willy, trust me, if Correction Officers don't do their job they would't be there. so Willy, your lucky you don't work there. Because clearly you would not know what your doing and know how to do it. Because they HAVE to do their job to protect everyone there.  They get made there from inmates that have been there awhile. Do you not read the other articles.

[Mary Lucas]

AGAIN, don't assume things you know NOTHING about because these things have NOT been taking care of, and its not trustee work. DOC will not require it. I got news for you, not fiberglass, and well once again.. MOney needs to be used to fix these problems. MOney that will not be used because it all wants to be returned. and well the protection vest. Yes your right some vests were purchased. Vest that were not fitted on the officers. 6 vest have to be shared between 17 officers, the biggest vest doesn't not fit the biggest guy we have, and non are fitted for females. These vest need to be fitted on officers to work properly. What is wrong with you people, Because you are not Sheriff Deputies you just are not thinking right and about with is right to save Thier life when they took that job to try to save yours everyday.. OMG.....and Inmates DO NOT get lap tops. What is wrong with you ppl