Next week many management changes will be taking place the first week of December. I'm hoping that these changes will be a positive change for CIM. We welcome Ms B. Cash as the new CDW.
The SOMS program now seems to be up and running at CIM. Staff have done a great job in adapting the SOMS program. It started out kinda of rough, but it seems this was a result of the limited training that we received. I hope that management recognizes the Officers that have stepped up and accepted the redirects to Central Control to help the Sergeants implement the SOMS program. Great Job guys you know who you are!
Also on the AB109 front, all the day rooms are now closed on "C" facility. Staff are being placed in OTAP positions and some are experiencing redirects. The Central Gym ("B" facility) has also been closed for sometime. You can really see the effects these days if you work Central, the movement is definitely down!
A Sergeant was assaulted in Palm Hall (ASU) A inmate being interviewed became combative and assaulted the Sergeant. Staff quickly subdued the attacker and returned him to his Ad-Seq cell. The Sergeant is home recovering from his injuries.
A Officer on Facility "D" was monitoring the inmate movement, during yard recall and noticed an inmate entering his housing unit. The inmate was acting very nervous and was trying to avoid eye contact with the Officer. The Officer, pulled the inmate over and discovered that the inmate had a large number of contraband items. The Officer called for additional staff, the inmate was discovered to have a large amount of Tobacco, drugs, cell phones and a bottle of Hennessey! Great job Officer "I"!!!
Thanksgiving several Officers were ordered over, its never fun getting ordered over, but on a major holiday it really S...ks!! However, I did want to recognize Sergeant Crosby for going out of her way to bring a Thanksgiving dinner in to staff. She also did her best to send a dinner over to the staff that were ordered over. She did not have to do this, Thanks Sergeant Crosby!!!
Have a Safe 8
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
More on Supervisors Bid
While this whole process is changing from day to day as I reported when the Officers started the process. It is not different to now that the Supervisors are bidding due to reductions.
Currently our Assignment Lieutenant is in Sacramento going over CIM numbers and getting more direction. I am not attempting to speak for CIM or him, I just want to put out some of the information I have receive, as many Supervisors are confused.
The PSU has determined that CIM Sergeants reduction number is 9. They have considered retirement projections and this is how they got to 9. So unless a huge number of retirements hit in the next month or so, CIM will stay at number 9. (This is for this wave cycle)
Currently our Assignment Lieutenant is in Sacramento going over CIM numbers and getting more direction. I am not attempting to speak for CIM or him, I just want to put out some of the information I have receive, as many Supervisors are confused.
The PSU has determined that CIM Sergeants reduction number is 9. They have considered retirement projections and this is how they got to 9. So unless a huge number of retirements hit in the next month or so, CIM will stay at number 9. (This is for this wave cycle)
Monday, November 28, 2011
S06 & M06 bidding Statewide
Supervisors just a quick heads up the bidding started today for voluntary transfers to Institutions with current Vacancies. Pick up you bid forms in Personnel Assignments or contact a Union Representative.
On November 28, 2011, eligible staff may submit a statewide bid form to their local
Personnel Assignment Office (PAO).
All requests for transfer will be awarded utilizing total qualifying state service.
Staff shall rank their transfer preferences in numerical order on the bid form if interested in more than one institution.
An employee's participation in this voluntary process constitutes their acceptance of any selection made on the bid form and is binding and non-revocable.
Statewide bid forms will be accepted until close of business December 7, 2011. Late forms will not be accepted or processed.
Local PAOs will collect the bid forms and provide a date/time stamped copy to the employee.
The PAOs will submit the collected bid forms to CDCR headquarters via certified overnight mail on December 8,2011.
Final statewide results are anticipated December 23, 2011. Once the results of the voluntary statewide transfer process have been determined, staff will be contacted to notify them of the awarded selection and report date (if any). These results will also be posted at the institutions.
Report dates will be assigned by CDCR headquarters and may vary according to population changes and staffing needs.
On November 28, 2011, eligible staff may submit a statewide bid form to their local
Personnel Assignment Office (PAO).
All requests for transfer will be awarded utilizing total qualifying state service.
Staff shall rank their transfer preferences in numerical order on the bid form if interested in more than one institution.
An employee's participation in this voluntary process constitutes their acceptance of any selection made on the bid form and is binding and non-revocable.
Statewide bid forms will be accepted until close of business December 7, 2011. Late forms will not be accepted or processed.
Local PAOs will collect the bid forms and provide a date/time stamped copy to the employee.
The PAOs will submit the collected bid forms to CDCR headquarters via certified overnight mail on December 8,2011.
Final statewide results are anticipated December 23, 2011. Once the results of the voluntary statewide transfer process have been determined, staff will be contacted to notify them of the awarded selection and report date (if any). These results will also be posted at the institutions.
Report dates will be assigned by CDCR headquarters and may vary according to population changes and staffing needs.
Tour for trouble youth end up getting kissed by Inmate
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WKMG) - A teenager claimed he had been kissed on the cheek by an inmate during a court-ordered tour of an Orange County jail, according to a press release sent out by Orange County Corrections Department.
Orange County deputies recommended to the state attorney that Tyrell Staffine, the inmate accused of kissing the teen, be charged with assault or battery by a person who is being detained in a prison, jail, or other detention facility upon visitor or other detainee.
Allen Moore, a spokesman for the Orange County Corrections Department told Local 6; "Our investigation did find policy violations for which one officer received a two-day suspension without pay, another officer received a written reprimand. The tours coordinator received a one-day suspension without pay for allowing the juveniles to be separated from their parents while inside the jail." In addition to the kiss, inmates had yelled at the tour participants, the Corrections Department said.
Moore also said, "our investigation indicated that policy was violated on a tour on February 2, 2011 when officers permitted abusive language to be used by inmates who were allowed to yell at the tour participants."
Three of the 10 teenage participants made serious allegations about the tour, but an investigation by the Sheriff's Office and Corrections Department found them to be without merit, according to the release
Orange County deputies recommended to the state attorney that Tyrell Staffine, the inmate accused of kissing the teen, be charged with assault or battery by a person who is being detained in a prison, jail, or other detention facility upon visitor or other detainee.
Allen Moore, a spokesman for the Orange County Corrections Department told Local 6; "Our investigation did find policy violations for which one officer received a two-day suspension without pay, another officer received a written reprimand. The tours coordinator received a one-day suspension without pay for allowing the juveniles to be separated from their parents while inside the jail." In addition to the kiss, inmates had yelled at the tour participants, the Corrections Department said.
Moore also said, "our investigation indicated that policy was violated on a tour on February 2, 2011 when officers permitted abusive language to be used by inmates who were allowed to yell at the tour participants."
Three of the 10 teenage participants made serious allegations about the tour, but an investigation by the Sheriff's Office and Corrections Department found them to be without merit, according to the release
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
CIM Riders Happy Thanksgiving
The house smells wonderful this morning as the Bird went into the oven. I'm very fortunate to have today off from work. To all my partners that have to spend the day at work, I wish you a safe 8 today. As I reflect over the past several months, I guess I'm thankful to be employed , as so many our not. On this day many of my partners futures are un-certain.
As I talked to some of my partners last night we talked about the days when the Prisons administrators would hit the yards during the holidays. While many complain about the superficial visit, it did mean something to the boots on the ground. On a day when you may be assigned to the steam line window, only to hear many inmates complaining about the turkey and heavy meal they will receive today. They forget that free law abiding citizens are receiving a meal today from a mission, soup line or by donations.
Be Thankful Partners for your Families and Friends. And take a moment to be friendly to each other today, because when its all said and done We have a common goal; that's to make sure we all go home safe together.
Happy Thanksgiving and have a Safe 8
PS take a moment to think about our brother Rob McGowan and his incredible wife Lorraine, who is spending her day getting the word out!!!
As I talked to some of my partners last night we talked about the days when the Prisons administrators would hit the yards during the holidays. While many complain about the superficial visit, it did mean something to the boots on the ground. On a day when you may be assigned to the steam line window, only to hear many inmates complaining about the turkey and heavy meal they will receive today. They forget that free law abiding citizens are receiving a meal today from a mission, soup line or by donations.
Happy Thanksgiving and have a Safe 8
PS take a moment to think about our brother Rob McGowan and his incredible wife Lorraine, who is spending her day getting the word out!!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
CRC Sgt. J. Taylor
It is with deepest regret that The California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) advises of the passing of Correctional Sergeant Jamar Taylor. Sergeant Taylor was involved in an automobile accident this morning (tuesday) on The Cajon Pass which resulted in his untimely death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time in their lives...
Information concerning memorial services will be posted when received from the family.
F. Durand
The following post was from the CRC retired group on FB.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time in their lives...
Information concerning memorial services will be posted when received from the family.
F. Durand
SO6 and MO6 reductions
To : Correctional Supervisors (S06)
Correctional Managers (M06)
Subject: CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS VOLUNTARY STATEWIDE BID PROCESS
Statewide Bid: As a result of Public Safety Realignment, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is implementing a voluntary statewide transfer process to balance staff vacancies and overages at impacted institutions/locations.
Eligibility: All Correctional Supervisors and Managers at institutions/locations identified with overages will be allowed to bid to institutions/locations with vacancies throughout the State (Attachment A). These vacancies will be permanent full-time positions.
Process:
• On November 28, 2011, eligible staff may submit a statewide bid form to their local Personnel Assignment Office (PAO).
• All requests for transfer will be awarded utilizing total qualifying state service.
• Staff shall rank their transfer preferences in numerical order on the bid form if interested in more than one institution.
• An employee’s participation in this voluntary process constitutes their acceptance of any selection made on the bid form and is binding and non-revocable.
• Statewide bid forms will be accepted until close of business December 7, 2011. Late forms will not be accepted or processed.
• Local PAOs will collect the bid forms and provide a date/time stamped copy to the employee.
• The PAOs will submit the collected bid forms to CDCR headquarters via certified overnight mail on December 8, 2011.
• Final statewide results are anticipated December 23, 2011. Once the results of the voluntary statewide transfer process have been determined, staff will be contacted to notify them of the awarded selection and report date (if any). These results will also be posted at the institutions.
• Report dates will be assigned by CDCR headquarters and may vary according to population changes and staffing needs.
Benefits: ATO and Per Diems apply
No Guarantee: The Voluntary Statewide Bid Process is designed to provide employees with the opportunity to protect themselves against layoff. Employees are empowered with information regarding their seniority scores, the amount of institutional overages and the amount of institutional vacancies, so that each person can analyze where and whether s/he should move (taking into account his/her seniority and whether a county is more or less likely to be impacted ultimately).
As you know, if an employee moves to a location with a number of vacancies in a county where there are no overages, it is unlikely that s/he will be impacted by a layoff (as that county will not likely be in a layoff mode).
However, there are no guarantees in this process. Depending upon demotional bumping and one’s seniority score within an impacted county, an employee with low seniority within that county theoretically still could be laid off at the conclusion of the SROA/layoff process and/or permanently involuntarily transferred.
If you have any questions pertaining to this process, contact Jesse Cantwell, Correctional Lieutenant, at (916) 323-2450.
GEORGE J. GIURBINO
Correctional Managers (M06)
Subject: CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS VOLUNTARY STATEWIDE BID PROCESS
Statewide Bid: As a result of Public Safety Realignment, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is implementing a voluntary statewide transfer process to balance staff vacancies and overages at impacted institutions/locations.
Eligibility: All Correctional Supervisors and Managers at institutions/locations identified with overages will be allowed to bid to institutions/locations with vacancies throughout the State (Attachment A). These vacancies will be permanent full-time positions.
Process:
• On November 28, 2011, eligible staff may submit a statewide bid form to their local Personnel Assignment Office (PAO).
• All requests for transfer will be awarded utilizing total qualifying state service.
• Staff shall rank their transfer preferences in numerical order on the bid form if interested in more than one institution.
• An employee’s participation in this voluntary process constitutes their acceptance of any selection made on the bid form and is binding and non-revocable.
• Statewide bid forms will be accepted until close of business December 7, 2011. Late forms will not be accepted or processed.
• Local PAOs will collect the bid forms and provide a date/time stamped copy to the employee.
• The PAOs will submit the collected bid forms to CDCR headquarters via certified overnight mail on December 8, 2011.
• Final statewide results are anticipated December 23, 2011. Once the results of the voluntary statewide transfer process have been determined, staff will be contacted to notify them of the awarded selection and report date (if any). These results will also be posted at the institutions.
• Report dates will be assigned by CDCR headquarters and may vary according to population changes and staffing needs.
Benefits: ATO and Per Diems apply
No Guarantee: The Voluntary Statewide Bid Process is designed to provide employees with the opportunity to protect themselves against layoff. Employees are empowered with information regarding their seniority scores, the amount of institutional overages and the amount of institutional vacancies, so that each person can analyze where and whether s/he should move (taking into account his/her seniority and whether a county is more or less likely to be impacted ultimately).
As you know, if an employee moves to a location with a number of vacancies in a county where there are no overages, it is unlikely that s/he will be impacted by a layoff (as that county will not likely be in a layoff mode).
However, there are no guarantees in this process. Depending upon demotional bumping and one’s seniority score within an impacted county, an employee with low seniority within that county theoretically still could be laid off at the conclusion of the SROA/layoff process and/or permanently involuntarily transferred.
If you have any questions pertaining to this process, contact Jesse Cantwell, Correctional Lieutenant, at (916) 323-2450.
GEORGE J. GIURBINO
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
PBSP round 2 RIOT
Dozens of inmates rioted at Pelican Bay State Prison on Tuesday, the second uprising in nine days.
The brawl involving an estimated 50-75 inmates began around 7 a.m. in the minimum support facility, a dormitory setting area housing non-violent offenders, said Lt. Christopher Acosta, the prison’s public information officer. Force wasn’t needed to stop the inmates, Acosta said. “Officers responded to the incident and when they responded all the inmates got down on the ground and stopped fighting with each other,” said Acosta.
The riot last about five minutes, he said. Four inmates were injured; one was admitted to Sutter Coast Hospital for a higher level of care and the rest were treated at the prison’s medical facility, Acosta said. He declined comment about the types of injuries, but did say no weapons have been found.
After the incident, an emergency count was conducted, revealing all inmates were present, Acosta, adding the entire prison has been placed on lockdown.
It appears this riot has no connection with Sunday’s, when 63 inmates attacked each other on the general population yard A, which houses maximum-security inmates, Acosta said.
The prison’s Investigative Services Unit and the Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office are conducting an investigation, Acosta said.
The brawl involving an estimated 50-75 inmates began around 7 a.m. in the minimum support facility, a dormitory setting area housing non-violent offenders, said Lt. Christopher Acosta, the prison’s public information officer. Force wasn’t needed to stop the inmates, Acosta said. “Officers responded to the incident and when they responded all the inmates got down on the ground and stopped fighting with each other,” said Acosta.
The riot last about five minutes, he said. Four inmates were injured; one was admitted to Sutter Coast Hospital for a higher level of care and the rest were treated at the prison’s medical facility, Acosta said. He declined comment about the types of injuries, but did say no weapons have been found.
After the incident, an emergency count was conducted, revealing all inmates were present, Acosta, adding the entire prison has been placed on lockdown.
It appears this riot has no connection with Sunday’s, when 63 inmates attacked each other on the general population yard A, which houses maximum-security inmates, Acosta said.
The prison’s Investigative Services Unit and the Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office are conducting an investigation, Acosta said.
VR Officers 2012 Bids
To :
All VACATION RELIEF OFFICERS
Subject: OFFICER VACATION RELIEF BIDS
The 2012 VR BID package will be available on November 28, 2011. Post & Bid V/R Officers must pick up the VR package on this date and begin making their bid selections. This V/R package will be due back in Personnel Assignments by 1600 hours on Friday December 9, 2011. Your VR package reflecting your bid results can be picked up in Personnel Assignments on Tuesday December 20, 2011. You will have to make a copy of your VR package.
You must complete the forms correctly. Any errors could result in not obtaining the desired schedule and/or being placed in a schedule at management’s discretion. Pay close attention to the dates. Mark your choices by placing a 1 (first choice), 2 (second choice), 3 (third choice) and so on until you have made all your selections for that specific vacation period. When you start with the next vacation period you will start again with the 1 (first choice), 2 (second choice), 3 (third choice) you will continue this selection process for each vacation period. Each vacation period is a 3-week block, whether it’s a 3-weeker or 1-weeker that totals 3-weeks. If you are unable to complete a 3-week block you will be assigned at management’s discretion for that open period.
If you select a 1-weeker on a certain date as your first choice, make sure you don’t select a 3-weeker that starts on the same date as the 1-weeker. You will be given the 3-weeker (the 3-weeker takes precedence over the 1-weeker).
If you start a 3-week set with a 1-week selection, then you must continue to select 1- weekers to complete the set. Do not breakup 3-week vacation assignments in any fashion.
The Master Assignment Roster is available on the Personnel Assignments link, which will assist you to find exactly what each relief position consists of.
It is your responsibility to read the movement sheets each week to check for changes due to the increased number of job changes as a result of the Continuous Post & Bid process. Check to ascertain if the person you bid for got a job change, retired, is out long term sick, etc. Also, you are encouraged to check with the person you bid for (preferably a month or more early) to ascertain if they canceled their vacation or any parts of their vacation, or if they got a job change or if they have a job change pending. In the event that any of the aforementioned situations occur, you must report to Personnel Assignments three weeks prior to the effective date of the assignment to make another selection. If you fail to report to Personnel Assignments and make no other selection you will be scheduled at management’s discretion without regards to watch and RDO’s.
If you have any questions contact Personnel Assignments at extension 4121.
All VACATION RELIEF OFFICERS
Subject: OFFICER VACATION RELIEF BIDS
The 2012 VR BID package will be available on November 28, 2011. Post & Bid V/R Officers must pick up the VR package on this date and begin making their bid selections. This V/R package will be due back in Personnel Assignments by 1600 hours on Friday December 9, 2011. Your VR package reflecting your bid results can be picked up in Personnel Assignments on Tuesday December 20, 2011. You will have to make a copy of your VR package.
You must complete the forms correctly. Any errors could result in not obtaining the desired schedule and/or being placed in a schedule at management’s discretion. Pay close attention to the dates. Mark your choices by placing a 1 (first choice), 2 (second choice), 3 (third choice) and so on until you have made all your selections for that specific vacation period. When you start with the next vacation period you will start again with the 1 (first choice), 2 (second choice), 3 (third choice) you will continue this selection process for each vacation period. Each vacation period is a 3-week block, whether it’s a 3-weeker or 1-weeker that totals 3-weeks. If you are unable to complete a 3-week block you will be assigned at management’s discretion for that open period.
If you select a 1-weeker on a certain date as your first choice, make sure you don’t select a 3-weeker that starts on the same date as the 1-weeker. You will be given the 3-weeker (the 3-weeker takes precedence over the 1-weeker).
If you start a 3-week set with a 1-week selection, then you must continue to select 1- weekers to complete the set. Do not breakup 3-week vacation assignments in any fashion.
The Master Assignment Roster is available on the Personnel Assignments link, which will assist you to find exactly what each relief position consists of.
It is your responsibility to read the movement sheets each week to check for changes due to the increased number of job changes as a result of the Continuous Post & Bid process. Check to ascertain if the person you bid for got a job change, retired, is out long term sick, etc. Also, you are encouraged to check with the person you bid for (preferably a month or more early) to ascertain if they canceled their vacation or any parts of their vacation, or if they got a job change or if they have a job change pending. In the event that any of the aforementioned situations occur, you must report to Personnel Assignments three weeks prior to the effective date of the assignment to make another selection. If you fail to report to Personnel Assignments and make no other selection you will be scheduled at management’s discretion without regards to watch and RDO’s.
If you have any questions contact Personnel Assignments at extension 4121.
Shufflin Shufflin....
My crazy Bird just sent this down the wire. It appears that (CIM former AW) Ms.Tampkins his leaving her spot at CIW as CDW and is possibly heading to CRC to pick up Warden.
This of course is a rumor at this point, but if anybody has this info as a legit source please post the details.
I suddenly have a song stuck in my head Shufflin Shufflin..........
This of course is a rumor at this point, but if anybody has this info as a legit source please post the details.
I suddenly have a song stuck in my head Shufflin Shufflin..........
(That means there will be a CDW spot open at CIW!)
Monday, November 21, 2011
San Diego PAAC Meeting
I was asked to post this on the site, for the Agents that check in from time to time. Very important meeting on Paroles future. Please pass the word about this PAAC meeting.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
CDW R. Alvarado Retires
It has been my sincere pleasure to work with all of you here at CIM. CIM has a solid team of professionals in all areas of the prison who have demonstrated their worth in the face of challenges time and again. I leave knowing that leadership abounds at all levels and all classifications. I’m proud to say, I worked the toughest beat in the state at chino prison, with a tough as nails team!
This next year will prove to be a bigger challenge than ever before, so please remember that you all are the difference makers and despite any setbacks and missteps, you’ll find a way to get the job done!
I will be on Vacation and Furlough time off until the end of December. All CDW matters will be handled by acting CDW S. Aref.
Please have a blessed holiday season…I’m gonna miss this darn place!
Richard A. Alvarado, Chief Deputy Warden, Ret.
California Institution for Men
This next year will prove to be a bigger challenge than ever before, so please remember that you all are the difference makers and despite any setbacks and missteps, you’ll find a way to get the job done!
I will be on Vacation and Furlough time off until the end of December. All CDW matters will be handled by acting CDW S. Aref.
Please have a blessed holiday season…I’m gonna miss this darn place!
Richard A. Alvarado, Chief Deputy Warden, Ret.
California Institution for Men
Friday, November 18, 2011
Florida Corrections are going with the Teamsters
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's prison guards and probation officers have dumped the Police Benevolent Association after more than three decades and are joining the Teamsters Union, according to election results released Thursday.
Teamster officials promised they'd be more aggressive in representing about 20,000 correctional and probation officers in collective bargaining with the state.
Like most state workers, corrections employees haven't had a general pay raise in six years. This year, they also are taking what amounts to a 3 percent pay cut due to a new pension contribution requirement.
"These are tough times and they wanted a tough union to represent them," said Teamsters general president Jim Hoffa during a teleconference with reporters. "This is Teamsters power."
The switch in representation will take place Dec. 1 unless an appeal is filed before then with the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission
Teamster officials promised they'd be more aggressive in representing about 20,000 correctional and probation officers in collective bargaining with the state.
Like most state workers, corrections employees haven't had a general pay raise in six years. This year, they also are taking what amounts to a 3 percent pay cut due to a new pension contribution requirement.
"These are tough times and they wanted a tough union to represent them," said Teamsters general president Jim Hoffa during a teleconference with reporters. "This is Teamsters power."
The switch in representation will take place Dec. 1 unless an appeal is filed before then with the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission
AB109 will fail
Even as Conrad Murray was marched off in handcuffs after his conviction last week for involuntary manslaughter, legal analysts and the district attorney himself pointed out that Murray was unlikely to serve an "appropriate sentence." The maximum sentence for his crime is four years, but even if the judge throws the book at him on November 29, it will be largely meaningless. The truth is that he probably will serve almost no time in jail.
Why? That's the easy part. Prison overcrowding. It's a problem not only in California but across the nation. To deal with the unconstitutional problem, the legislature passed a bill called AB 109, which provides that convicts such as Murray, with no criminal record, are supposed to serve their sentences in county jails and not state prisons. But the county jails are just as crowded as the state prisons, so they routinely release those sent there literally in days or weeks, or sometimes even hours.
Consider the case of another famous wrongdoer: Lindsay Lohan. After reporting for her fifth jail sentence arising out of two arrests for drunk driving and repeated probation violations, Lohan spent about four and a half hours of her 30-day sentence in jail before going home. She reported to the jail at 8:50 p.m. and was back home by 2 a.m. According to jail officers, she skipped the meal offered to her. Imagine: no dinner.
Then there are the other cost issues: If you're going to deprive people of their liberty, you have to feed them and take care of their health and protect them, all of which costs as much as a year in college. Talking tough is easy. Passing "harsh" laws makes politicians look good. Paying for it all is another matter.
Observers of the Conrad Murray case speculate that the judge probably ordered him to be marched off to jail pending his sentencing on November 29 because he knew that once he was sentenced, he wouldn't be spending much time in jail. The optics of seeing the convicted defendant taken away in handcuffs at least made it seem like the punishment would fit the crime. It won't. It usually doesn't.
Why? That's the easy part. Prison overcrowding. It's a problem not only in California but across the nation. To deal with the unconstitutional problem, the legislature passed a bill called AB 109, which provides that convicts such as Murray, with no criminal record, are supposed to serve their sentences in county jails and not state prisons. But the county jails are just as crowded as the state prisons, so they routinely release those sent there literally in days or weeks, or sometimes even hours.
Consider the case of another famous wrongdoer: Lindsay Lohan. After reporting for her fifth jail sentence arising out of two arrests for drunk driving and repeated probation violations, Lohan spent about four and a half hours of her 30-day sentence in jail before going home. She reported to the jail at 8:50 p.m. and was back home by 2 a.m. According to jail officers, she skipped the meal offered to her. Imagine: no dinner.
Then there are the other cost issues: If you're going to deprive people of their liberty, you have to feed them and take care of their health and protect them, all of which costs as much as a year in college. Talking tough is easy. Passing "harsh" laws makes politicians look good. Paying for it all is another matter.
Observers of the Conrad Murray case speculate that the judge probably ordered him to be marched off to jail pending his sentencing on November 29 because he knew that once he was sentenced, he wouldn't be spending much time in jail. The optics of seeing the convicted defendant taken away in handcuffs at least made it seem like the punishment would fit the crime. It won't. It usually doesn't.
Pass interference
The CIM Shuffle part 2 may go into effect by years end. Mums the word this time around however, but like always my little birds on the wire keep feeding me this stuff. So for now I will assume it's all rumors!
And to you sir that reads this blog all the time I thank you. If the rumors are true the officials will pick up the yellow flag for interference. Lets put this guy back on the bench, or better yet lets put him up for free agency! There nothing worse than a rookie coming in and changing the flow of the game :)
Have a Safe 8
(sorry to the 90% of you that have no idea what I'm talking about! Those in the know KNOW)
And to you sir that reads this blog all the time I thank you. If the rumors are true the officials will pick up the yellow flag for interference. Lets put this guy back on the bench, or better yet lets put him up for free agency! There nothing worse than a rookie coming in and changing the flow of the game :)
Have a Safe 8
(sorry to the 90% of you that have no idea what I'm talking about! Those in the know KNOW)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Enjoy the Second part of your life
CIM has lost a friend yesterday, as Sergeant Mary Vargas signed out for the last time. Sergeant Vargas started her career 32 years ago. She was the number one Sergeant at CIM for years. She was a fixture in RCC (Central Control), believe me when I tell you this post was most Sergeants worst nightmare. She taught many a new Sergeants how to run that Control.
Mary was looked up to by all staff at CIM, custody and Free Staff. Unfortunately, she was not allowed to go on her terms. This is were this department has gone, Thirty two years means nothing anymore!
Mary if come upon my blog. I want you to know that you meant alot to many many friends and partners at CIM. Your 32 year career is very admirable, and these days I can't see many getting past the 20 year mark. The people that matter wish you well, in whatever you decide to do with your retirement.
Good Luck Ex-Ray 1 / Mary Vargas
Mary was looked up to by all staff at CIM, custody and Free Staff. Unfortunately, she was not allowed to go on her terms. This is were this department has gone, Thirty two years means nothing anymore!
Mary if come upon my blog. I want you to know that you meant alot to many many friends and partners at CIM. Your 32 year career is very admirable, and these days I can't see many getting past the 20 year mark. The people that matter wish you well, in whatever you decide to do with your retirement.
Good Luck Ex-Ray 1 / Mary Vargas
In case you missed it $$$$$
CIM staff just an FYI, the uniform checks arrived a day early. So stop by the Watch office and pick up your uniform allowances!!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
PBSP Riot
Three taken to hospital after melee
A riot involving 63 inmates at Pelican Bay State Prison broke out on Sunday morning.
Inmates began attacking each other at about 9:15 a.m. in general population yard A, said Lt. Christopher Acosta, prison public information officer. Numerous correctional officers responded to quell the outbreak using pepper spray, pepper spray grenades, and guns that shoot 40mm rubber balls, Acosta said. A warning shot was also fired, he said, adding the riot lasted about eight minutes.
All of the inmates were checked and treated for any injuries and three were transported to Sutter Coast Hospital to receive a higher level of medical care, Acosta said. They were released from the hospital the same day, he said. A correctional officer injured his hamstring responding to the incident, Acosta said.
The inmates involved have been placed under lockdown, and the cause of the riot is still under investigation, Acosta said. The amount and types of weapons used by rioting inmates are also still under investigation, Acosta said.
The investigation is being handled by the Investigative Services Unit and the Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office, Acosta said.
He declined to comment on the ethnicity of the inmates and whether gang members were involved.
Pelican Bay’s last riot was in April 2009, involving 23 inmates, also in the A yard, Acosta said.
A riot involving 63 inmates at Pelican Bay State Prison broke out on Sunday morning.
Inmates began attacking each other at about 9:15 a.m. in general population yard A, said Lt. Christopher Acosta, prison public information officer. Numerous correctional officers responded to quell the outbreak using pepper spray, pepper spray grenades, and guns that shoot 40mm rubber balls, Acosta said. A warning shot was also fired, he said, adding the riot lasted about eight minutes.
All of the inmates were checked and treated for any injuries and three were transported to Sutter Coast Hospital to receive a higher level of medical care, Acosta said. They were released from the hospital the same day, he said. A correctional officer injured his hamstring responding to the incident, Acosta said.
The inmates involved have been placed under lockdown, and the cause of the riot is still under investigation, Acosta said. The amount and types of weapons used by rioting inmates are also still under investigation, Acosta said.
The investigation is being handled by the Investigative Services Unit and the Del Norte County District Attorney’s Office, Acosta said.
He declined to comment on the ethnicity of the inmates and whether gang members were involved.
Pelican Bay’s last riot was in April 2009, involving 23 inmates, also in the A yard, Acosta said.
Co. Probation Officer's Unarmed to handle State Felons
Alarmed that unarmed probation officers have been put in charge of violent criminals, the county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday demanded changes to Gov. Jerry Brown's month-old realignment plan.
"This was not the profile that the governor was telling the counties we'd be receiving and be responsible for," Supervisor Michael Antonovich said Tuesday.
"Our facilities and our personnel are not equipped to handle this type of individual. They belong under state supervision and control."
Under realignment, county probation officers are now required to supervise inmates released from state prison after Oct. 1 if their last offense was nonviolent, nonserious and nonsexual, known as N3. This was intended to leave state parole agents to supervise the most dangerous criminals and those with severe mental disorders.
Also under realignment, criminals sentenced since Oct. 1 for N3 crimes have been sent to county jails to fulfill a Supreme Court requirement to ease prison overcrowding. Antonovich argued the county Probation Department should not have to supervise inmates such as the one scheduled for release Friday whose rap sheet includes assault on a peace officer, arson, rape, robbery, possessing a weapon in prison, and indecent exposure.
Unlike parole officers, most probation officers are unarmed. They meet with parolees a few times a month, helping them get mental health treatment, drug abuse counseling, job training and other services to help them transition back into society.
The board said the law should be changed to consider the inmates' entire criminal history instead of just his or her last offense, but Antonovich noted the state has previously rejected that idea.
"This was not the profile that the governor was telling the counties we'd be receiving and be responsible for," Supervisor Michael Antonovich said Tuesday.
"Our facilities and our personnel are not equipped to handle this type of individual. They belong under state supervision and control."
Under realignment, county probation officers are now required to supervise inmates released from state prison after Oct. 1 if their last offense was nonviolent, nonserious and nonsexual, known as N3. This was intended to leave state parole agents to supervise the most dangerous criminals and those with severe mental disorders.
Also under realignment, criminals sentenced since Oct. 1 for N3 crimes have been sent to county jails to fulfill a Supreme Court requirement to ease prison overcrowding. Antonovich argued the county Probation Department should not have to supervise inmates such as the one scheduled for release Friday whose rap sheet includes assault on a peace officer, arson, rape, robbery, possessing a weapon in prison, and indecent exposure.
Unlike parole officers, most probation officers are unarmed. They meet with parolees a few times a month, helping them get mental health treatment, drug abuse counseling, job training and other services to help them transition back into society.
The board said the law should be changed to consider the inmates' entire criminal history instead of just his or her last offense, but Antonovich noted the state has previously rejected that idea.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Correctional officer arrested for DUI
An Avenal State Prison correctional officer was arrested early Saturday in Hanford for suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, police said.
Betty Walton, 35, of Hanford was booked into the Kings County Jail on suspicion of a misdemeanor DUI after she displayed many telltale symptoms of being under the influence of a “stimulant,” said Hanford police Sgt. Albert Cano.
So-called stimulants include methamphetamine and cocaine.
Walton was released after spending six hours behind bars, according to jail officials.
Police officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Walton on Ivy Street at 10th Avenue for expired registration. She had two passengers in her car, one of whom turned out to be a state parolee, Anthony Hernandez.
When asked about her association with Hernandez, Walton displayed symptoms of being high on drugs, Cano said.
“When we do a drug evaluation on a person, [we check to see if] the person seems jittery, has a rapid pulse and the dilation of pupils,” Cano said. “She had a lot of those symptoms common with a person under the influence of a stimulant.”
Her blood test results should come back within a month, Cano added.
Betty Walton, 35, of Hanford was booked into the Kings County Jail on suspicion of a misdemeanor DUI after she displayed many telltale symptoms of being under the influence of a “stimulant,” said Hanford police Sgt. Albert Cano.
So-called stimulants include methamphetamine and cocaine.
Walton was released after spending six hours behind bars, according to jail officials.
Police officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Walton on Ivy Street at 10th Avenue for expired registration. She had two passengers in her car, one of whom turned out to be a state parolee, Anthony Hernandez.
When asked about her association with Hernandez, Walton displayed symptoms of being high on drugs, Cano said.
“When we do a drug evaluation on a person, [we check to see if] the person seems jittery, has a rapid pulse and the dilation of pupils,” Cano said. “She had a lot of those symptoms common with a person under the influence of a stimulant.”
Her blood test results should come back within a month, Cano added.
OTAP/PICO bid Nov.14 - Nov. 18
Today is the first day of the "Walk up Bid" for impacted staff at CIM, make sure you get your bid form into Personnel Assignments by November 18th.
As a reminder there will be 17 OTAP positions available and 52 PICO positions available. The cut off line for bidding is 243. Also remember there are NO Guarantees for staff who get a OTAP position!
If you are successful in the bid process, you wont be moved into the OTAP/PICO position until inmate reductions occur, you will remain in your original spot.
As permanent positions become available, the most senior OTAP officer will be offered a full time position. And the most senior PICO officer will be offered the OTAP position that becomes available.
Eligible staff who are not successful in the OTAP bid process, will get another chance in the third wave, this is were you get an opportunity to bid Statewide!
I'm trying my best to interpret the information available, if you have any questions please contact Mr. B. Pahel or Personnel Assignments.
As a reminder there will be 17 OTAP positions available and 52 PICO positions available. The cut off line for bidding is 243. Also remember there are NO Guarantees for staff who get a OTAP position!
If you are successful in the bid process, you wont be moved into the OTAP/PICO position until inmate reductions occur, you will remain in your original spot.
As permanent positions become available, the most senior OTAP officer will be offered a full time position. And the most senior PICO officer will be offered the OTAP position that becomes available.
Eligible staff who are not successful in the OTAP bid process, will get another chance in the third wave, this is were you get an opportunity to bid Statewide!
I'm trying my best to interpret the information available, if you have any questions please contact Mr. B. Pahel or Personnel Assignments.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Sergeants Vacancies vs. Excess Sergeants
County Inst. AVAILABLE County Inst. EXCESS
Del Norte PBSP 2 Amador MCSP 5
Imperial CEN 2 Imperial CAL 1
Kern CCI 11 Kings ASP 6
Kern HQ 3 Lassen CCC 2
Kern KVSP 1 Madera CCWF 2
Kern WSP 10 Madera VSPW 3
Lassen HDSP 8 Marin SQ 5
Los Angeles LAC 9 Riverside ISP 10
Los Angeles SCC 1 Sacramento FSP 1
Monterey SVSP 4 San Bernardino CIM 9
Riverside CRC 3 San Bernardino CIW 3
Riverside CVSP 3 SB DESERT View 1
Sacramento HQ 3 San Diego RJD 3
Sacramento SAC 3 San Joaquin DVI 10
San Bernardino HQ 2 San Luis Obispo CMC 1
San Joaquin HQ 2 Tuolumne SCC 3
Solano CMF 10
Solano SOL 4
Total Vacancies = 81 Excess = 65
The following shows the Vacancies for Sergeants, the total is 81. Institutions with excess Sergeants is 65. Even after Sergeants with excess staff transfer to the Vacancies, there will still be 16 total Vacancies. If you are a junior Sergeant there may still be hope, if your willing to transfer. Now we will see how the State interprets these numbers!
Del Norte PBSP 2 Amador MCSP 5
Imperial CEN 2 Imperial CAL 1
Kern CCI 11 Kings ASP 6
Kern HQ 3 Lassen CCC 2
Kern KVSP 1 Madera CCWF 2
Kern WSP 10 Madera VSPW 3
Lassen HDSP 8 Marin SQ 5
Los Angeles LAC 9 Riverside ISP 10
Los Angeles SCC 1 Sacramento FSP 1
Monterey SVSP 4 San Bernardino CIM 9
Riverside CRC 3 San Bernardino CIW 3
Riverside CVSP 3 SB DESERT View 1
Sacramento HQ 3 San Diego RJD 3
Sacramento SAC 3 San Joaquin DVI 10
San Bernardino HQ 2 San Luis Obispo CMC 1
San Joaquin HQ 2 Tuolumne SCC 3
Solano CMF 10
Solano SOL 4
Total Vacancies = 81 Excess = 65
The following shows the Vacancies for Sergeants, the total is 81. Institutions with excess Sergeants is 65. Even after Sergeants with excess staff transfer to the Vacancies, there will still be 16 total Vacancies. If you are a junior Sergeant there may still be hope, if your willing to transfer. Now we will see how the State interprets these numbers!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Parking lot firestorm
WOW, was staff burned up today, as they talked about the Parking lot fees. I want to stress to all of you that apparently this was just a suggestion. I hope management reconsiders the suggestion and finds other ways on paying for new paving!!
For years staff complained about the IST parking lot. I never understand why we are still after all these years parking on a dirt lot. When it rains, it is a mess! Not to mention the rocks that kicks up.
So for now partners lets pump the brakes!! Its just the work of the bean counter.
For years staff complained about the IST parking lot. I never understand why we are still after all these years parking on a dirt lot. When it rains, it is a mess! Not to mention the rocks that kicks up.
So for now partners lets pump the brakes!! Its just the work of the bean counter.
CDCR pays 2.5 million in settlement to inmates family
California prisons have paid $2.25 million to the family of an inmate left severely brain-damaged after she tried to hang herself in the mental health unit of the Ventura Youth Correctional Facility in Camarillo.
The family's lawsuit alleged that a guard violated the prison's suicide prevention policy by allowing then-16-year-old Shanelle Crawford to cover the window in the door of her cell in May 2008, making it impossible for staff to see inside.
In a 2009 deposition, the male guard said he occasionally let girls cover their windows for "a minute or two" while they used the toilet or undressed for the shower.
The extent of Crawford's brain trauma suggested that she could have been hanging for eight to 10 minutes before guards forced their way into the cell and freed her from the noose she'd fashioned from a bedsheet, according to a neurologist hired by the family's lawyer, Ronald Kaye.
Robert Crawford, the girl's father, said he learned of the suicide attempt when an inmate advocacy group tracked him down in Texas a few days later.
The family's lawsuit alleged that a guard violated the prison's suicide prevention policy by allowing then-16-year-old Shanelle Crawford to cover the window in the door of her cell in May 2008, making it impossible for staff to see inside.
In a 2009 deposition, the male guard said he occasionally let girls cover their windows for "a minute or two" while they used the toilet or undressed for the shower.
The extent of Crawford's brain trauma suggested that she could have been hanging for eight to 10 minutes before guards forced their way into the cell and freed her from the noose she'd fashioned from a bedsheet, according to a neurologist hired by the family's lawyer, Ronald Kaye.
Robert Crawford, the girl's father, said he learned of the suicide attempt when an inmate advocacy group tracked him down in Texas a few days later.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
CIM in need of "Cash"
Christmas may come sooner than expected for CIM. Warden Brenda Cash (A) LAC will be joining the CIM team December 5.
Many staff members have worked with Ms Cash at LAC and she will be welcomed with open arms. I’m assuming she will be assigned as CDW, as part of the CIM management team. I can tell you she is a boots on the ground manager, who has paid her dues coming up the custody ranks. Those that attended Officer Conley’s funeral sometime ago, Warden Cash offered much support to CIM during the arrangements of the funeral.
I’m hoping this is just the change CIM needs to get back to where we were!
Have a Safe 8
Many staff members have worked with Ms Cash at LAC and she will be welcomed with open arms. I’m assuming she will be assigned as CDW, as part of the CIM management team. I can tell you she is a boots on the ground manager, who has paid her dues coming up the custody ranks. Those that attended Officer Conley’s funeral sometime ago, Warden Cash offered much support to CIM during the arrangements of the funeral.
I’m hoping this is just the change CIM needs to get back to where we were!
Have a Safe 8
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
CCPOA packing the Sun Tan Oil
Reporting from Sacramento— With temperatures dropping in Sacramento, some state lawmakers are migrating to the sunny beaches of Hawaii this week for a conference at a luxury resort, subsidized and attended by special interests that lobby the Legislature.
About 15 lawmakers are scheduled to attend the annual gathering in Maui, where they will stay at the Fairmont Kea Lani hotel on the tab of the Independent Voter Project, a nonprofit policy group largely funded by business and labor interests. The group's financial supporters include cigarette maker Altria, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, the California Beer and Beverage Distributors, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Assn., Chevron and the state prison guards union.
"It provides an opportunity for powerful interests to wine and dine the elected officials and make the case for policies that benefit prison guards and corporations but may not benefit ordinary Californians," said Derek Cressman, regional director for Common Cause.
Those planning to attend the conference include Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and state Sens. Tom Berryhill (R-Modesto), Curren Price Jr. (D-Los Angeles) and Ron Calderon (D-Montebello).
The prison guards union, the California Correctional Peace Officers Assn., also will be represented. Its emissaries want to talk to lawmakers about the state's effort to keep many felons in county jails instead of sending them to state prisons, said JeVaughn Baker, a union spokesman.
That realignment of responsibility "is going to be a huge topic of discussion," Baker said.
About 15 lawmakers are scheduled to attend the annual gathering in Maui, where they will stay at the Fairmont Kea Lani hotel on the tab of the Independent Voter Project, a nonprofit policy group largely funded by business and labor interests. The group's financial supporters include cigarette maker Altria, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, the California Beer and Beverage Distributors, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Assn., Chevron and the state prison guards union.
"It provides an opportunity for powerful interests to wine and dine the elected officials and make the case for policies that benefit prison guards and corporations but may not benefit ordinary Californians," said Derek Cressman, regional director for Common Cause.
Those planning to attend the conference include Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) and state Sens. Tom Berryhill (R-Modesto), Curren Price Jr. (D-Los Angeles) and Ron Calderon (D-Montebello).
The prison guards union, the California Correctional Peace Officers Assn., also will be represented. Its emissaries want to talk to lawmakers about the state's effort to keep many felons in county jails instead of sending them to state prisons, said JeVaughn Baker, a union spokesman.
That realignment of responsibility "is going to be a huge topic of discussion," Baker said.
Red Zone Parking at CIM
From the “You have to be kidding “ File. Bird on the wire says that CDCr has really hit tough times. Well the brain trust thinks a good idea to collect funds to pay for a improved parking lot at CIM would be to charge all staff members a monthly fee! How’s $50.00 to $60.00 a month sound? I guess we got hammered during the commuter surveys and now “We” will have to pay.
Here is the question, would you have to pay the monthly fee, or do you have a choice to park in the surrounding area and walk in. I’m sure Chino would love us for parking on their streets and dressing right out in the community.
Here is a thought, why not have the weekend visitors pay for parking? Better yet lets get those level 1’s to actually do something constructive and help build a new and improve parking lot.
The Bird on the Wire also says that Uniform checks are due to come out after November’s overtime checks are release.
Have a Safe 8
Here is the question, would you have to pay the monthly fee, or do you have a choice to park in the surrounding area and walk in. I’m sure Chino would love us for parking on their streets and dressing right out in the community.
Here is a thought, why not have the weekend visitors pay for parking? Better yet lets get those level 1’s to actually do something constructive and help build a new and improve parking lot.
The Bird on the Wire also says that Uniform checks are due to come out after November’s overtime checks are release.
Have a Safe 8
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
CDW wife sentenced for helping an Inmate Escape
MANGUM — Bobbi Parker, the wife of a former prison warden found guilty Sept. 21 of helping a convicted murderer to escape, was sentenced Monday to a year in prison.
Bobbi Parker sentenced to a year in prison Authorities alleged Parker helped Randolph Dial in 1994 to break out of the Oklahoma State Reformatory where her husband, Randy, worked as deputy warden. Prosecutors said she fell in love with Dial while the two worked at a prison pottery program, and she went on the run with him. Parker will be given credit for time served in the county jail since her conviction by a Greer County jury in Mangum.
The jury room was packed to overflowing Monday. With family and friends sitting behind her, Parker listened as Judge Richard Darby said, “Ms. Parker, you have an enormous amount of support, and I hope they continue to be there for you. The jury did return a verdict of guilty and suggested just one-tenth of the maximum available to them.” Parker also will have to pay the costs involved in the case. Before sentencing, Darby heard from the prosecution and defense in the case that began with jury selection May 16 and trial testimony July 5.
Bobbi Parker sentenced to a year in prison Authorities alleged Parker helped Randolph Dial in 1994 to break out of the Oklahoma State Reformatory where her husband, Randy, worked as deputy warden. Prosecutors said she fell in love with Dial while the two worked at a prison pottery program, and she went on the run with him. Parker will be given credit for time served in the county jail since her conviction by a Greer County jury in Mangum.
The jury room was packed to overflowing Monday. With family and friends sitting behind her, Parker listened as Judge Richard Darby said, “Ms. Parker, you have an enormous amount of support, and I hope they continue to be there for you. The jury did return a verdict of guilty and suggested just one-tenth of the maximum available to them.” Parker also will have to pay the costs involved in the case. Before sentencing, Darby heard from the prosecution and defense in the case that began with jury selection May 16 and trial testimony July 5.
Monday, November 7, 2011
AB109 and Micheal Jackson
I sat today watching the CNN news coverage as the Micheal Jackson verdicts were about to be read. I was having lunch at Tito's Taco, the crowd was glued to the TV while they ate their lunch. I heard many folks saying "I hope this guy See's a Prison cell, for a long time". Others said "I hope he rots in Jail".
Shortly, after the verdict of Guilty for Dr. C. Murray, the crowd cheered, then everyone started talking about his sentence. I then had to give some of the folks my thought on his sentence. I reminded everyone that just months ago Governor Jerry Brown started enacting AB109. I told some of the folks, that they have to remember Dr. Murray was not convicted of a violent crime. Which means that under AB109, he will be sentence to the County, and with their overcrowding he could be out in as little as 12 to 18 months. He will never see 4 years in a State Prison. He could possibly even get County probation!!
Later today I heard D.A Steve Cooley give his thoughts on the sentencing:
The district attorney noted that recent state legislation that calls for inmates in "so-called non-violent, non-serious, non sex offenses" cases to serve their sentences in county jail instead of state prison will "eliminate the potential for a traditional state prison sentence in state prison in this case."
Mr. Cooley added he was opposed to AB109, and that this is a prime example of how AB109, will not keep the citizens of California safe.
In my opinion this is the first high profile case to get AB109 attention, stay tune, we will hear many more case in the very near future.
Shortly, after the verdict of Guilty for Dr. C. Murray, the crowd cheered, then everyone started talking about his sentence. I then had to give some of the folks my thought on his sentence. I reminded everyone that just months ago Governor Jerry Brown started enacting AB109. I told some of the folks, that they have to remember Dr. Murray was not convicted of a violent crime. Which means that under AB109, he will be sentence to the County, and with their overcrowding he could be out in as little as 12 to 18 months. He will never see 4 years in a State Prison. He could possibly even get County probation!!
Later today I heard D.A Steve Cooley give his thoughts on the sentencing:
The district attorney noted that recent state legislation that calls for inmates in "so-called non-violent, non-serious, non sex offenses" cases to serve their sentences in county jail instead of state prison will "eliminate the potential for a traditional state prison sentence in state prison in this case."
Mr. Cooley added he was opposed to AB109, and that this is a prime example of how AB109, will not keep the citizens of California safe.
In my opinion this is the first high profile case to get AB109 attention, stay tune, we will hear many more case in the very near future.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Lt. Moore In Sac, fighting for the IGI Lt.
CIM Meet and Confer:
The CCSO - CIM Chapter President Lt. Sean Moore fought in Sacramento over cuts at CIM, related to the AB 109 conversions, that he said will bring workload and more importantly safety issues to staff. Lt. Moore argued that CIM should reinstate the Institutional Gang Investigator to a Lt. Assignment. He argued that an additional sergeant to facilitate a code two alarm response and adequately fulfill the operational needs of the facility is needed. Lt. Moore further asked that CIM renegotiate and do maintenance for supervisors post and bid as a result of all the changes.
CIM representatives countered that the Department of Finance has changed the formula to a 6 to 1 ratio to obtain PY authority and funding. CIM Associate Warden T.J. Padilla said that on-going training of staff is being pushed to train that in the event of an alarm that staff must isolate and contain, and wait for response teams.
Lt. Moore, questioned what would happen if staff were involved, and the delay of having someone come from another yard, which could result in grave harm to the staff. There was no clear response to this question.
Adrian Peck, Associate Warden of PSU stated that assessment teams would be starting to go to institutions to assess baseline populations. They will consider the mission, physical location/plan along with the baseline population in making their final assessment of necessary PYs. The assessment teams will have 12 months to obtain the information that could result in some institutions receiving more PYs while others may have PYs taken from them and redirected. CCSO thanks Lt. Sean Moore for voicing the concerns of supervisors at CIM.
I think all CIM Supervisor's would argue that we need the IGI Lt. position, and having one Lt. in ISU, causes delays in conducting thorough Investigations. CIM should have never done the Shenanigan's move to get the Tool Control PY and give it to K9 Sergeant. CIM should have argued that the K9 PY should have come from a Southern Reg., being that we are the Southern Hub for CDCR K9. We should not take backward steps at CIM when it comes to our Investigative Unit, We "had" a great team the way it was!!
The CCSO - CIM Chapter President Lt. Sean Moore fought in Sacramento over cuts at CIM, related to the AB 109 conversions, that he said will bring workload and more importantly safety issues to staff. Lt. Moore argued that CIM should reinstate the Institutional Gang Investigator to a Lt. Assignment. He argued that an additional sergeant to facilitate a code two alarm response and adequately fulfill the operational needs of the facility is needed. Lt. Moore further asked that CIM renegotiate and do maintenance for supervisors post and bid as a result of all the changes.
CIM representatives countered that the Department of Finance has changed the formula to a 6 to 1 ratio to obtain PY authority and funding. CIM Associate Warden T.J. Padilla said that on-going training of staff is being pushed to train that in the event of an alarm that staff must isolate and contain, and wait for response teams.
Lt. Moore, questioned what would happen if staff were involved, and the delay of having someone come from another yard, which could result in grave harm to the staff. There was no clear response to this question.
Adrian Peck, Associate Warden of PSU stated that assessment teams would be starting to go to institutions to assess baseline populations. They will consider the mission, physical location/plan along with the baseline population in making their final assessment of necessary PYs. The assessment teams will have 12 months to obtain the information that could result in some institutions receiving more PYs while others may have PYs taken from them and redirected. CCSO thanks Lt. Sean Moore for voicing the concerns of supervisors at CIM.
I think all CIM Supervisor's would argue that we need the IGI Lt. position, and having one Lt. in ISU, causes delays in conducting thorough Investigations. CIM should have never done the Shenanigan's move to get the Tool Control PY and give it to K9 Sergeant. CIM should have argued that the K9 PY should have come from a Southern Reg., being that we are the Southern Hub for CDCR K9. We should not take backward steps at CIM when it comes to our Investigative Unit, We "had" a great team the way it was!!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Whats Next "Peoples Court"
Sharon Rafferty v California Correctional Peace Officers Association
Plaintiff began working for Defendants in 1985 as a First Assistant to the two field
representatives, in the Labor Department Shortly thereafter, she began working for the
Chief Legislative Advocate in the Legislative Division of Defendants Plaintiff subsequently
became assistant to the President of CCPOA This position eventually evolved into that
of Communications Liaison. The evaluations assessing Plaintiffs job performance were
always extremely positive. She never received any criticisms of her work performance, or
any aspect of her job, until her husband, a Correctional Officer, revealed his decision to run
for President of the CCPOA.
After Plaintiffs husband revealed his decision to run against a candidate that Complaint for Damages favored by Management of the CCPOA, Plaintiff was subjected to unwarranted, unfair,discriminatory treatment by Management of CCPOA. This unfair, discriminatory treatment included, but was not limited to false, unwarranted accusations of dishonest, unethical conduct by Plaintiff and false accusations that Plaintiff was not performing her job duties.
This unwarranted, unfair and discriminatory treatment was an attempt to attack and undermine the candidacy of Plaintiffs husband, through Plaintiff.
I have to ask, when will it ever end?? Once again will the members have to pay for yet another lawsuit with our hard earned dues? At what point will the Board of Directors start to be held accountable for there voting actions? Our " War Chest" , should be first for protecting our members, during quality representations. And also importantly, insuring our wishes are met in Political Actions. Lastly, making sure our Labor needs are met, Fair Contracts ect....
What am I missing?
Plaintiff began working for Defendants in 1985 as a First Assistant to the two field
representatives, in the Labor Department Shortly thereafter, she began working for the
Chief Legislative Advocate in the Legislative Division of Defendants Plaintiff subsequently
became assistant to the President of CCPOA This position eventually evolved into that
of Communications Liaison. The evaluations assessing Plaintiffs job performance were
always extremely positive. She never received any criticisms of her work performance, or
any aspect of her job, until her husband, a Correctional Officer, revealed his decision to run
for President of the CCPOA.
After Plaintiffs husband revealed his decision to run against a candidate that Complaint for Damages favored by Management of the CCPOA, Plaintiff was subjected to unwarranted, unfair,discriminatory treatment by Management of CCPOA. This unfair, discriminatory treatment included, but was not limited to false, unwarranted accusations of dishonest, unethical conduct by Plaintiff and false accusations that Plaintiff was not performing her job duties.
This unwarranted, unfair and discriminatory treatment was an attempt to attack and undermine the candidacy of Plaintiffs husband, through Plaintiff.
I have to ask, when will it ever end?? Once again will the members have to pay for yet another lawsuit with our hard earned dues? At what point will the Board of Directors start to be held accountable for there voting actions? Our " War Chest" , should be first for protecting our members, during quality representations. And also importantly, insuring our wishes are met in Political Actions. Lastly, making sure our Labor needs are met, Fair Contracts ect....
What am I missing?
Friday, November 4, 2011
CDCR AB103 Reductions update????
I was recently talking to a couple of staff members who may be impacted by the Staff Reductions. I have never seen so much uncertainty among my friends and partners. I think that has to be the worse, being told that you are impacted but yet nobody has the answers!
We all have heard that CDCr has put a hold on everything right now. This seems to be fueling the fire and rumors right now. Many staff are looking for answers and Nobody from the State or CCPOA seems to have the answers.
The CCPOA agreement clearly states that Local Management must give updates. I think the problems is at the local level they aren't being given direction. I hope that updates come soon, the troops on the ground need information!!!!
We all have heard that CDCr has put a hold on everything right now. This seems to be fueling the fire and rumors right now. Many staff are looking for answers and Nobody from the State or CCPOA seems to have the answers.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
SVSP Riot 120 inmates involved
About 120 inmates were involved this afternoon in a riot at Salinas Valley State Prison, a Level 4 maximum security facility in Soledad.
Terry Thornton, spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said the incident began about 3:15 p.m. in an exercise yard at the facility. Correctional officers used chemical agents, pepper spray and less lethal munitions in an effort to quell the disturbance. They later resorted to firing rifles. No inmates were wounded, Thornton said.
"The information I have at this time is very sketchy," Thornton said. "All I can confirm is that prison personnel quelled the incident, and all of the inmates have been controlled and returned to their housing."
Thornton said she had no information about how long the riot lasted, but said the last inmate was handcuffed and returned to his cell at about 4:45 p.m. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined.
"My first report of inmate injury is that four were hurt," she said. "Two suffered multiple head injuries, two others were stabbed."
Information on the extent of the injuries is not yet available, Thornton said. No prison employees were injured.
"Typically, after an incident of this size, that type of information takes a while to process and sort out."
Terry Thornton, spokeswoman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, said the incident began about 3:15 p.m. in an exercise yard at the facility. Correctional officers used chemical agents, pepper spray and less lethal munitions in an effort to quell the disturbance. They later resorted to firing rifles. No inmates were wounded, Thornton said.
"The information I have at this time is very sketchy," Thornton said. "All I can confirm is that prison personnel quelled the incident, and all of the inmates have been controlled and returned to their housing."
Thornton said she had no information about how long the riot lasted, but said the last inmate was handcuffed and returned to his cell at about 4:45 p.m. The cause of the incident has not yet been determined.
"My first report of inmate injury is that four were hurt," she said. "Two suffered multiple head injuries, two others were stabbed."
Information on the extent of the injuries is not yet available, Thornton said. No prison employees were injured.
"Typically, after an incident of this size, that type of information takes a while to process and sort out."
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Fill up the Gas tank
Sometimes I wonder how decisions are made at the upper level, or why the "boots on the ground" are never asked for input? At CIM we started a new contract with Tri City Hospital in Oceanside, Ca, this I suppose was an alternative to RCRMC in Moreno Valley. Tri Cities is staffed with RJD Officers in a detention ward!
So now when we take an Inmate to Tri Cities this is a 77 mile transport for on duty staff. On a good day you can make the transport in 1.5 hours (one way). But I can tell you we have done transports on Friday afternoon, and staff tell me this doubles there arrival time.
A perfect scenario is that its just a drop off, and we go straight up and admit the inmate to detention. However, this most times is never the case, and our staff are there for more than 8 hours for ONE drop off.
Someone explain how this is saving money for the State. At a time when CIM is squeezing the overtime for mandated and required training, we most always spend the extra dough on a "sleep study" for an inmate!
I guess I should look on the bright side, it makes for a nice scenic drive down the coast, on the States dime!
So now when we take an Inmate to Tri Cities this is a 77 mile transport for on duty staff. On a good day you can make the transport in 1.5 hours (one way). But I can tell you we have done transports on Friday afternoon, and staff tell me this doubles there arrival time.
A perfect scenario is that its just a drop off, and we go straight up and admit the inmate to detention. However, this most times is never the case, and our staff are there for more than 8 hours for ONE drop off.
Someone explain how this is saving money for the State. At a time when CIM is squeezing the overtime for mandated and required training, we most always spend the extra dough on a "sleep study" for an inmate!
I guess I should look on the bright side, it makes for a nice scenic drive down the coast, on the States dime!
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