Comments on: Florida DOC Fires Another 32 Workers For Misconduct http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:01:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Huie Green http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280579 David Huie Green Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:41:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280579 REGARDING: "I was with the program for over 10 years thanks. And I don’t know where you’re getting your info from from it cost on average 40k a year to house 1 inmate. Average salary of a starting C.O. is just over 28k. Might wanna double check your sources." Per the Department of Corrections: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/Quickfacts.html "Per Diem (Fiscal Year 2012-13) It costs an average $47.50 a day or $17,338 per year to house an inmate in a Florida prison. Salaries Certified entry-level Correctional Officers are paid $30,807.92 annually. Certified entry-level Correctional Probation Officers are paid $33,478.12 annually." David thinking: If you can't trust the Department of Corrections, who can you trust? REGARDING:
“I was with the program for over 10 years thanks. And I don’t know where you’re getting your info from from it cost on average 40k a year to house 1 inmate. Average salary of a starting C.O. is just over 28k. Might wanna double check your sources.”

Per the Department of Corrections:

http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/Quickfacts.html

“Per Diem (Fiscal Year 2012-13)
It costs an average $47.50 a day or $17,338 per year to house an inmate in a Florida prison.

Salaries
Certified entry-level Correctional Officers are paid $30,807.92 annually.

Certified entry-level Correctional Probation Officers are paid $33,478.12 annually.”

David thinking:
If you can’t trust the Department of Corrections, who can you trust?

]]> By: j.j http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280521 j.j Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:43:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280521 Michelle I was with the program for over 10 years thanks. And I don't know where you're getting your info from from it cost on average 40k a year to house 1 inmate. Average salary of a starting C.O. is just over 28k. Might wanna double check your sources. Michelle I was with the program for over 10 years thanks. And I don’t know where you’re getting your info from from it cost on average 40k a year to house 1 inmate. Average salary of a starting C.O. is just over 28k. Might wanna double check your sources.

]]> By: emm http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280509 emm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:14:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280509 There are alot of judges out there that do not even know the real results of these incidents. Mr.Crews is making a big mistake by looking like he is doing the right thing. Yes, the News paper can and will print wrongful words to make it look worst or better which ever suits it at the time. Then a man will tell a lie to make his self look better which ever suits his needs at the time also. but the fact is some of these people are not even in the incidents of what happen and definatly all the facts of the paper are not correct. You all need to remember thoses that give there lives for us to have a better live .. Our Correctional Officers do have to risk there lives every day to protect those in the prisons also. as well as protect themselves and other fellow officers. The Police Officers have to do the same. Our Military have to do the same. Lets just remember that all people will not or do not want those jobs for that reason. Yes being cruel to others is not right but make sure the story is correct before we throw insults, for all is not seen and one will do or say what he needs to to make polticial statements look better for sure if they are running for office.. Yes there is a cruel world ahead, but lets remember who fault it is. God is Good. all the time. never changes and forgives. There are alot of judges out there that do not even know the real results of these incidents. Mr.Crews is making a big mistake by looking like he is doing the right thing. Yes, the News paper can and will print wrongful words to make it look worst or better which ever suits it at the time. Then a man will tell a lie to make his self look better which ever suits his needs at the time also. but the fact is some of these people are not even in the incidents of what happen and definatly all the facts of the paper are not correct. You all need to remember thoses that give there lives for us to have a better live .. Our Correctional Officers do have to risk there lives every day to protect those in the prisons also. as well as protect themselves and other fellow officers. The Police Officers have to do the same. Our Military have to do the same. Lets just remember that all people will not or do not want those jobs for that reason. Yes being cruel to others is not right but make sure the story is correct before we throw insults, for all is not seen and one will do or say what he needs to to make polticial statements look better for sure if they are running for office.. Yes there is a cruel world ahead, but lets remember who fault it is. God is Good. all the time. never changes and forgives.

]]> By: tomtom http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280485 tomtom Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:02:59 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280485 Amen J.J. Amen Amen J.J. Amen

]]> By: Michelle Fortier http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280484 Michelle Fortier Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:45:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280484 First off Jj, according to DOC's website, it costs about $18,000 a year for each inmate, which is well below the salary of an officer. Second off, the recidivism rate has DROPPED, NOT RISEN. 3rd off, what the article is talking about is comparable to what the inmates have done to get a prison sentence. A crime is a crime whether an inmate or an officer does it. 4th off, we know that positive reinforcement for pro-social behaviors does far more good to rehabilitate inmates and change behavior than physical punishment. Get with the program. First off Jj, according to DOC’s website, it costs about $18,000 a year for each inmate, which is well below the salary of an officer. Second off, the recidivism rate has DROPPED, NOT RISEN. 3rd off, what the article is talking about is comparable to what the inmates have done to get a prison sentence. A crime is a crime whether an inmate or an officer does it. 4th off, we know that positive reinforcement for pro-social behaviors does far more good to rehabilitate inmates and change behavior than physical punishment. Get with the program.

]]> By: j.j http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280444 j.j Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:56:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280444 It's hard to correct criminals when the administration and people in Tallahassee who have never stepped foot on a prison compound keep coming up with more ways to limit officers ability to properly do their job. Florida D.O.C system is a joke, just a daycare for adults. Tallahassee is making it more a hotel than a place for punishment. Make prison not so enjoyable and I bet the recidivism rate goes way down. It's a shame that hard working Americans are having to pay these outrageous rates for health insurance when these felons in prison get it for free. It's also a shame that the state pays more to house 1 inmate a year than they pay a Correctional Officer a year. No raise for god knows how long mixed with long shifts, up to 16 hours, day in and day out. That will only last so long before things like this happen. Bottom line is the state needs to worry more about taking care of the Officers and not so worried about being politically correct. It’s hard to correct criminals when the administration and people in Tallahassee who have never stepped foot on a prison compound keep coming up with more ways to limit officers ability to properly do their job. Florida D.O.C system is a joke, just a daycare for adults. Tallahassee is making it more a hotel than a place for punishment. Make prison not so enjoyable and I bet the recidivism rate goes way down. It’s a shame that hard working Americans are having to pay these outrageous rates for health insurance when these felons in prison get it for free. It’s also a shame that the state pays more to house 1 inmate a year than they pay a Correctional Officer a year. No raise for god knows how long mixed with long shifts, up to 16 hours, day in and day out. That will only last so long before things like this happen. Bottom line is the state needs to worry more about taking care of the Officers and not so worried about being politically correct.

]]> By: Sharon Williams http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280421 Sharon Williams Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:23:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280421 Its unfortunate that it has come to this but unfortunate lay some of it is the fault of a few people that have made it difficult for the rest is us. I hate to see anyone loss job but Mr. Crews is trying to do what is right. We work in a negative environment and are subjected to all types incidents during our shifts but as professional we are given protocol that allows us to deal with incidents follow procedures and policy. It those that go beyond the guidelines that often get themselves n others in trouble. There is a right and wrong way if you chose the wrong way then you pay the cost.The Department has changed and if you choose to work you must change as well. I am thankful for those who want to do what's right behind the fences. Nothing an inmate can say or do is worth your Job. Be safe and be smart. Its unfortunate that it has come to this but unfortunate lay some of it is the fault of a few people that have made it difficult for the rest is us. I hate to see anyone loss job but Mr. Crews is trying to do what is right. We work in a negative environment and are subjected to all types incidents during our shifts but as professional we are given protocol that allows us to deal with incidents follow procedures and policy. It those that go beyond the guidelines that often get themselves n others in trouble. There is a right and wrong way if you chose the wrong way then you pay the cost.The Department has changed and if you choose to work you must change as well. I am thankful for those who want to do what’s right behind the fences. Nothing an inmate can say or do is worth your Job. Be safe and be smart.

]]> By: D Wittman http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280408 D Wittman Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:58:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280408 I know it is going on at Taylor Correctional also and now because my son complained he is in fear of his life. I am sorry, what they do to get in there has nothing to do with abuse and neglect while in prision. They need to be rehabbed as much as possible especially if they have a short prison term and will be out in a short bit so perhaps they will not repeat the errors that got them in prison, not taught that authority gives you power to do as you want. Poor lesson and also illegal. No one regardless deserves to die in prison at the hands and abuse of the guards. I have tried to get someone in Tallahassee to return my calls about what is going on there at Taylor but no go. I did have medical tell me to call the Warden, but the Warden will just kill my son. I am sure those other deaths prior had complained to love ones also of what was going on and thus got them killed. I know it is going on at Taylor Correctional also and now because my son complained he is in fear of his life. I am sorry, what they do to get in there has nothing to do with abuse and neglect while in prision. They need to be rehabbed as much as possible especially if they have a short prison term and will be out in a short bit so perhaps they will not repeat the errors that got them in prison, not taught that authority gives you power to do as you want. Poor lesson and also illegal. No one regardless deserves to die in prison at the hands and abuse of the guards. I have tried to get someone in Tallahassee to return my calls about what is going on there at Taylor but no go. I did have medical tell me to call the Warden, but the Warden will just kill my son. I am sure those other deaths prior had complained to love ones also of what was going on and thus got them killed.

]]> By: concerned... http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280403 concerned... Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:29:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280403 I believe in consequences for misconduct, or abuse or any kind. Of course before discipline to any staff their should be proof/evidence. Professionalism, teamwork, ethics, and diligence and much more is required for this career. This Department has many great people who have dedicated their lives to this career. The Department does have high standards as any law enforcement agency does. Each person hired although they represent "the Department" it is also true they make their own decisions. It is imperative that if you are or would like to become a Corrections Officer you exemplify positive professional ethical traits to be a success! We all have to work together to reach this goal to give 100% and build on character and standards that is a great start! God Bless Everyone! I believe in consequences for misconduct, or abuse or any kind. Of course before discipline to any staff their should be proof/evidence. Professionalism, teamwork, ethics, and diligence and much more is required for this career. This Department has many great people who have dedicated their lives to this career. The Department does have high standards as any law enforcement agency does. Each person hired although they represent “the Department” it is also true they make their own decisions. It is imperative that if you are or would like to become a Corrections Officer you exemplify positive professional ethical traits to be a success! We all have to work together to reach this goal to give 100% and build on character and standards that is a great start! God Bless Everyone!

]]> By: Kathi Iannone http://www.northescambia.com/2014/09/florida-doc-fires-another-32-workers-for-misconduct/comment-page-1#comment-280371 Kathi Iannone Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:25:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=191413#comment-280371 I hope that the Investigators are not finished at Northwest Florida Reception Center. I know for a FACT not all of the "Bully" officers have been fired! Inmates are there as punishment not to be punished at the hands of power hungry flunkies!!! I hope that the Investigators are not finished at Northwest Florida Reception Center. I know for a FACT not all of the “Bully” officers have been fired! Inmates are there as punishment not to be punished at the hands of power hungry flunkies!!!

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