New guy here, juvenile jail staff

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StuckinOZ
I can identify with a lot of what you said, Grumpy. I work in a similar facility with similar problems, however administration would drop dead before they would give us any overtime, and in this economy we all could use it. This is a second career for me and I make about half what I used to make, but I don’t work nearly as hard. I enjoy working with the “clients” and have only experienced a couple of situations where I was threatened or hurt in a scuffle. For the most part, I have the kids’ respect, probably because I am older, female, and can talk to them about things other than their crimes. Is that making a difference?... view full thread

The Coronavirus, Law Enforcement, Corrections And Crime

Leonard A. Sipes, Jr.

There are cities across the United States that have a significant crime problem. I assume that adding the coronavirus to the mix is keeping law enforcement and correctional officials up at night. First, all homage and praise to cops, firefighters and correctional officers who are risking the lives and wellbeing like never before. The vast majority of society, regardless of who they are, understands the sacrifice you are making... read full story

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