Rocket35 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) I managed to achieve two certificates of achievements while attending the academy, but glad the eight weeks are over. I am working in one of the largest prisons in the state, housing around 2300 inmates. Did a cell entry on a "cutter" my first night on the line, so got broken in quickly. The family and I have settled in Los Lunas, NM right next to Manzano Mountains. Beautiful scenery. Now hopefully things will settle down so I can get back to shooting! Backyard view of our new place.... Edited June 25, 2008 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Good job, nice to see you back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Good job, nice to see you back! Thanks bro- good to be back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Congratulations on completing your training... and doing so well at it. Corrections needs good people like you and I wish you nothing but the best 'inside'. It's a unique job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks for the comments Sig- it is nice to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 You're welcome. ..and you are HOW tall...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 About 6-6'1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Bagger Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Congrats. Hopefully you're close enough to all those NM matches. Be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Congrats and best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribble Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Good luck and get back to work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Stay safe b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Out here they issue stab proof vests and OC spray. That helps, but ultimately the safety comes in experience and how you handle the situation. Thanks for the support everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just be careful! make sure you go home at night and to hell with the scumbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Conley Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I have a buddy that works at Green River Correctional Facility. Man I have heard some stories. Thanks for your service and have fun living in NM. Lucky dog!!! Chris C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Even though we are only a county jail facility (no long-term inmates beyond one-year sentences), we have our occasional share of "incidents", though thankfully not too often. The strategic and psychological approach training our deputies receive has served them well and defused some potentially dangerous situations with just the right words or approaches--without necessarily relying on physical force strategies... not that the occasional cell extraction hasn't occurred...... or that the occasional restraint chair hasn't been employed...... (mostly to keep inmates from hurting THEMSELVES.) Have fun. Do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yeah this is truely a job that is what you make it. Some things are gonna happen beyond your control, but alot can be nipped in the bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Is it just me or does that last photo look like the scene from Star Wars episode IV (without Luke of course)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just from looking, you married WAY above your pay scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just from looking, you married WAY above your pay scale. Thanks Benny! She has put up with me for 14 years now- I must be doing something right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Is it just me or does that last photo look like the scene from Star Wars episode IV (without Luke of course)? There are some amazing views out here and I haven't even been to the really scenic places yet! All I need to remind me of why I am here is to walk out on the back patio and take a look. This picture was taken shortly after dusk. What is weird is that there is sometimes a 2nd "moonrise" around 10:30 pm. I think all the aliens are down by Roswell though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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