09-03-2007, 08:35 AM
First and foremost I'd like say that I'm a Corrections Deputy. I have worked for the Broward Sheriff's Office for over 16 yrs. I am proud of my occupation. I'm sure that may come as a surprise to my fellow " Brothers & Sisters" that patrol the streets of Broward County.
I know that my job as a Corrections Deputy.. is an easy target for sarcastic comments, and bud of alot of jokes.. especially when a Corrections Deputy get's out of his personal vehicle in uniform at a Dunkin Donuts.. with enough road deputies to start a command center.
I have to admit it's disheartening to be put down at times by the same people who you call brothers and sisters in your own agency. What's the ole addage " you shouldn't judge others.. unless you've walk a mile in their shoes!".
I understand that there are quite a few more important topic's of conversation on this board especially in regards to Sheriff Ken Jenne and his situation / possible secessor. I am cross certified Corrections / Law Enforcement in the State of Florida. I know your next question.. and yes, I have been field trained and yes, I have worked the "ROAD"! and have received commendations in both fields. I came back to the jail after much soul searching and did what I thought was best for me and my family. My career in Corrections will be my final path in law enforcement.
But I do believe.. I have a clearer perspective and understanding that alot of you in road patrol dont have. By having worked both, I've learned that there are sad excuses for deputies in both corrections and road patrol. We can point fingers from both sides of the fence. The truth is wether you like it or not.. were one and same.
It's truly painful to sit in in-service training or be at the gun range and watch deputies make fools of themselves with the.. "YOU IN THE JAIL.. ME ON THE ROAD!" comments. We all face risks to our lives each day whether in the jail or on the road. I have sustained my share of injuries while working in the jail.
I've broken both hands more than once, I've had a plug bitten out of my arm by an H.I.V. inmate and have had to be tested for H.I.V. for over 10 yrs.. not to mention the stress that my family went through with me during this situation. I've had 3 surgeries 1 for my hand, and 2 for my knee that was blown-out in a 10-94 only to have it blown-out nine months later during another 10-94 with a violent inmate.
Believe me this pails in comparison to some of the other injuries that other deputies have sustained while working the jail. I'm not mentioning this for sympathy. I'm mentioning this simply as an example of what we "JAILERS" have to deal with on a daily basis. I work ONE ON ONE everday! with the same guy that you and S.W.A.T. and the POPPA UNIT and 20 other MARKED UNITS did the day when you brought him in.
I truly believe that alot of you guys have a limited understanding of the work we do. I have alot of respect for my fellow corrections deputies just as you do for the men and women that have responded to your call for 10-94!. If you don't then you should!. I understand your perspective that we JAILERS don't do anything. But the same can be said for you!.
Hey.. if your working in Weston, I can have my own perspective! how many tickets did you write for cow-tipping this month??. Just like there are jails considered to be more of a problem area then others. Just as working in Dist. 5. say.. in " Tatter-Town" would be considered a little different than working in .. Weston.
Wether.. ME jail or YOU road.. we both want to go home to our families at the end of our shifts. This thread was made by me.. not to bash road patrol, but to make an attempt to spot-light an area were we as deputies can try to come together and have a better understanding/respect for each other and what we do. Can the body say that " the arm is better than the foot?".
We all want what's best for this agency and rightfully so. But from administration on down, I believe that we should look in mirror and ask.. what have I done personally to make this agency better?. Maybe a better question would be.. how do I treat my fellow coworkers? and If you have it's sad to say.. but your are in the minority.
I know that my job as a Corrections Deputy.. is an easy target for sarcastic comments, and bud of alot of jokes.. especially when a Corrections Deputy get's out of his personal vehicle in uniform at a Dunkin Donuts.. with enough road deputies to start a command center.
I have to admit it's disheartening to be put down at times by the same people who you call brothers and sisters in your own agency. What's the ole addage " you shouldn't judge others.. unless you've walk a mile in their shoes!".
I understand that there are quite a few more important topic's of conversation on this board especially in regards to Sheriff Ken Jenne and his situation / possible secessor. I am cross certified Corrections / Law Enforcement in the State of Florida. I know your next question.. and yes, I have been field trained and yes, I have worked the "ROAD"! and have received commendations in both fields. I came back to the jail after much soul searching and did what I thought was best for me and my family. My career in Corrections will be my final path in law enforcement.
But I do believe.. I have a clearer perspective and understanding that alot of you in road patrol dont have. By having worked both, I've learned that there are sad excuses for deputies in both corrections and road patrol. We can point fingers from both sides of the fence. The truth is wether you like it or not.. were one and same.
It's truly painful to sit in in-service training or be at the gun range and watch deputies make fools of themselves with the.. "YOU IN THE JAIL.. ME ON THE ROAD!" comments. We all face risks to our lives each day whether in the jail or on the road. I have sustained my share of injuries while working in the jail.
I've broken both hands more than once, I've had a plug bitten out of my arm by an H.I.V. inmate and have had to be tested for H.I.V. for over 10 yrs.. not to mention the stress that my family went through with me during this situation. I've had 3 surgeries 1 for my hand, and 2 for my knee that was blown-out in a 10-94 only to have it blown-out nine months later during another 10-94 with a violent inmate.
Believe me this pails in comparison to some of the other injuries that other deputies have sustained while working the jail. I'm not mentioning this for sympathy. I'm mentioning this simply as an example of what we "JAILERS" have to deal with on a daily basis. I work ONE ON ONE everday! with the same guy that you and S.W.A.T. and the POPPA UNIT and 20 other MARKED UNITS did the day when you brought him in.
I truly believe that alot of you guys have a limited understanding of the work we do. I have alot of respect for my fellow corrections deputies just as you do for the men and women that have responded to your call for 10-94!. If you don't then you should!. I understand your perspective that we JAILERS don't do anything. But the same can be said for you!.
Hey.. if your working in Weston, I can have my own perspective! how many tickets did you write for cow-tipping this month??. Just like there are jails considered to be more of a problem area then others. Just as working in Dist. 5. say.. in " Tatter-Town" would be considered a little different than working in .. Weston.
Wether.. ME jail or YOU road.. we both want to go home to our families at the end of our shifts. This thread was made by me.. not to bash road patrol, but to make an attempt to spot-light an area were we as deputies can try to come together and have a better understanding/respect for each other and what we do. Can the body say that " the arm is better than the foot?".
We all want what's best for this agency and rightfully so. But from administration on down, I believe that we should look in mirror and ask.. what have I done personally to make this agency better?. Maybe a better question would be.. how do I treat my fellow coworkers? and If you have it's sad to say.. but your are in the minority.