Yesterday was the last episode of Lockup: Santa Rosa. I am glad that after all that has gone on with the state this past year that the CO's were shown in the light they actually deserve. Hard working men and women that put their life on the line everyday. Hubby didn't want to watch it with me. He said he got enough of the inside at work. BTW, he doesn't work at Santa Rosa. I told him that that is the closest I really get to going to work with him or seeing what he does at work. Yes, they have shown different state prisons, but this was the first time they've shown a FLORIDA prison. I saw HIS uniform in there. It was a whole different prospective than watching from somewhere else. I could actually picture some of those officers as my husband.
So, to the crew from MSNBC that went behind the fence, thank you for not criminalizing the CO's as everyone else in the state has done here recently.
To all the Correctional Officers at Santa Rosa CI: Thank you for all you did for showing the world the CO's here are the finest!!
To all the Correctional Officers in the State of Florida and the rest of the country: Thank you for all you do every day to keep us safe and thank you for putting your lives on the line to do so!!!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Let's talk about Safety--Wishing I Could be a "Proud Wife"
I was on my way to work the other day and saw on the back window a "Proud Army Wife" decal. My mind went into automatic safety mode. How dangerous would that be for a CO's wife to have one on their car? Or for that matter any LEO's wife or family member? That's a big walking target. "Hey everyone who hates CO's, here's a chance to hurt one!!"
Hubby doesn't even wear his uniform out in public if I'm with him. Years ago, we worked the same shift. On our way to work, we stopped by the gas station to get gas and a few drinks for the night. I think I was at the door when he came out of the bathroom there (good distance to work) and someone in the store noticed his uniform. They started cussing him. I was afraid that there was going to be a fight right there in the store. The guy was REALLY getting aggressive. My husband didn't know who he was, but since he was a CO, he was the "bad guy." So, now no uniform anywhere other than straight to and from work. If he was a doctor's appointment or if we decide to meet for a date, he changes his clothes before he gets to far outside the gate.
It's rather disheartening that the general public of "Our Great State" don't realize what precautions we take for our safety. And many trolls that come across this blog will probably say "if it's that dangerous, make him quit." Well, it's not that easy. It's a lifetime of looking over your shoulder. I was at work one day and saw someone in a safety vest that (hopefully as a joke) put on the back FDOC INMATE # -----. My heart was in my throat. I was scared!!
Oh well, just another Day In the life of a FDOC Wife!
Hubby doesn't even wear his uniform out in public if I'm with him. Years ago, we worked the same shift. On our way to work, we stopped by the gas station to get gas and a few drinks for the night. I think I was at the door when he came out of the bathroom there (good distance to work) and someone in the store noticed his uniform. They started cussing him. I was afraid that there was going to be a fight right there in the store. The guy was REALLY getting aggressive. My husband didn't know who he was, but since he was a CO, he was the "bad guy." So, now no uniform anywhere other than straight to and from work. If he was a doctor's appointment or if we decide to meet for a date, he changes his clothes before he gets to far outside the gate.
It's rather disheartening that the general public of "Our Great State" don't realize what precautions we take for our safety. And many trolls that come across this blog will probably say "if it's that dangerous, make him quit." Well, it's not that easy. It's a lifetime of looking over your shoulder. I was at work one day and saw someone in a safety vest that (hopefully as a joke) put on the back FDOC INMATE # -----. My heart was in my throat. I was scared!!
Oh well, just another Day In the life of a FDOC Wife!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
In Memory of Sgt Ruben Thomas
Our first blog post is in memory of Sgt. Ruben Thomas. Actually, I'm dedicating this to his fiance' and children. I am sending hugs from my family to yours at this time.
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