He was alone guarding about 100 inmates at the time of the attack and had a radio to call for backup in case of trouble. He didn't have what many guards in California's state prisons routinely count on: pepper spray, a protective vest and a collapsible baton.
Federal officers are not allowed to have those items.
Anyone care to explain to me why this young man lost his life because he was an UNARMED prison guard??
Take a good look at him. He's dead because of an idiotic idea like this one:
"However," the bureau added, "we also know through 75 years of experience that federal correctional facilities are managed most effectively through frequent and direct communication with inmates."
Yes, frequent and direct communication is a key weapon to have, but you have to BACK IT UP WITH FORCE IF NECESSARY. They are inmates for a reason. They have been deemed to be needed to be removed from society because of the crimes they have committed.
I'm sorry Mr. Rivera you paid for your life because of the idiocy of others.
Direct communication with an inmate will not do anything if they are hell bent on stabbing you.
Travis
Pepper spray & batons? Garbage! Give the guards .40cal and M16s. This is prison; obey the rules or suffer the consequences. It’s bad enough our society is going to Hell in a handbasket with all this PC crap, but prison is supposed to be punishment! Let’s make it that way. Don’t work…don’t eat. Don’t follow the rules…solitary with bread & water. Attack and kill a guard…die.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to the family of this fallen sailor…may he rest in peace. May the murdering bastards that killed him rot in Hell.
Mike Butler, MSG, US Army (Ret)
Couldn't agree more Mr. Butler.
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