I saw some former co-workers in a TV show about prisons today

[alwynsw]

It was "The Big House" series, on the History Channel, I think. This episode was about Kentucky State Penitentiary. It's not a fun place to be. It opened on Christmas Eve 1886. There are usually between 850 and 900 inmates, of which all but a few are maximum security inmates, including 40+ on Death Row.

Let's just say it was interesting to watch and I'm damned glad I don't work there anymore.

http://www.corrections.ky.gov/ksp/

[w4rma]

1. Were they prisoners or guards? (nt)

[alwynsw]

3. LOL. Guards and admin types.

Although there are a few on staff that need to be on the other side of the fence. Ask me someday in a less public forum what asses the current warden and his immediate predecessor are/were.

Here's a taste: the previous warden used to teach the inmates karate when he was the yard officer. That's just what we needed. Already outnumbered 30 to 1 at any given time on the yard, so this jerk teaches them better ways to kick our asses.

[w4rma]

5. Haha! That guy is nuts. (nt)

[liberalnurse]

8. Like I said.....earlier....

folks can't make this shit up.......Everyday...it's something.....

[liberalnurse]

2. I like Corrections.....

as a nurse......

[alwynsw]

4. So do the nurses at Eddyville.

The inmates there treat them like minor deities. God help the con that hurts or insults a nurse at KSP. His life wouldn't be worth a broken shoelace on the walk.

[liberalnurse]

7. You got it....!

Let us not forget the CO's....they adore us too. Nurses have it great. Where else can a nurse handcuff the patient?

[Enraged_Ape]

6. Hey, I once saw an old college buddy of mine on COPS

And no, he wasn't one of the cops!