First Day At The Power House Prison Job–Federal Prison Camp Journal
Update 10/18/25: I’m so glad I got that job. But I quickly realized, I wasn’t going to get the benefits I thought I’d get. I did learn a lot. But I wouldn’t do it again. Realizing My Potential and Passion Finding your passion is sometimes hard to do. Most people don’t wake up knowing exactly
How Important Is Count Time?
Update 10/16/25: I quickly learned to never miss count time. Yes, there were some people who didn’t get in trouble for missing count time. I know some people who when to the SHU for missing count time. Sometimes, I think some of the correctional officers (COs) are lightweight sadists because they use their power to
Health Services Department Operations at Herlong Prison Camp
Medical offices have a tight ship to run and that’s even truer when their office is located within a prison. There are certain rules that each inmate has to follow in order to see a doctor or dentist. A form called an Inmate Request to Staff Member also known as a cop-out form must be
Softball Backstops at Herlong Prison Camp and Stand Up Count Concerns
Herlong Prison has two institutions. The first is an actual prison (Federal Correctional Institution – FCI) and the other is a prison camp which has less security and non-violent offenders. When the administration sends out a memo, it goes to both the prison and the prison camp. This memo talked about the changes on the
Memo to Inmates About Homemade Intoxicants
It’s memos like these that keep prison television shows raw. Inmates making “hooch” or other alcoholic drinks are regularly seen on TV. Shows are also portraying inmates that make various weapons. What the shows don’t show you are the interrupted routines of those that just want to get through their sentences. I had a routine
Federal Prison Camp Inmate Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention is one of the most important aspects of prison control. Males have a higher rate of suicide, not just in prison, but in general. Prison can make a person even more susceptible to depression and other mental health disorders. It is up to the prison staff to be aware of the signs and
Federal Prison Camp Herlong Entry 03
Update 10/18/25: COs are here to manage the prison camp. They are not there to be friends or allies. However, some inmates will try to be friends with COs. The funny thing about being here in prison is that the correctional officers (COs) think they are better than everyone else. I don’t know if it’s
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