Oh, that was me … in the last post.
I thought you might enjoy seeing my husband in uniform. I rarely get to see him that way because he changes before he comes home. This picture was used as an example at the jail of good pod supervision.
I blurred the faces myself and I’m very proud of my newfound skill.
A pod is a two-story structure that my husband elects to be locked in. Surrounded by fifty-six inmates. Did I mention that he’s alone and they’re–obviously–out of the cells some of the time? It’s supposed to be a weapon-free facility, though they occasionally find shivs made from toothbrushes, pencils, paper, and the like. On his belt, he carries a hook that is sharp in the deepest part of the curve. It cannot be used on any part of a body because the opening is too small, but he can cut through a rope of sheets in case there’s a suicide attempt.
It’s my preference that he work in the jail instead of on the street. On the inside, he knows why the inmates are incarcerated and their mental health scores that place a value on how dangerous they are to others or themselves. On the outside, he could pull a car over for a simple speeding ticket and be shot in the face.
No matter where they work, I appreciate the men and women keep our community safe. And I feel for the inmates themselves. They folks are just as loved by God as a law-abiding citizen. Some just need to find a way out of the life they were born into, others need medication to function in normal society. Oh, yeah, and there are those that haven’t been to court yet and are presumed innocent.
The goal of the jail system is rehabilitation, but we all know the reality is more of containment. So my husband goes to work where he gets sworn at … dodges flying human waste … hears all the reasons why it isn’t the inmate’s fault … manages tens of inmates …
Sometimes I can barely manage two kids. And he’s sweet enough to listen to me whine about having a hard day!
Looks like a very dangerous job. Great photo and the touch up too! Nice kuddo’s for hubby too. Our men don’t get the praise they deserve. I’m sure he appreciates it.
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Interesting post, Christina. Nice to learn about your other half. Great idea, I’ll have to add it to my blog idea list.
You are right! There isn’t enough praise for the hard job they do. Seems like we honor police men and women, and fire men and women. But we forget about the prison guards and their dangerous job. My uncle was the prison warden in Palm Desert for years. The stories are amazing! Dodging human waste is right!
Anyway, tell your husband thanks from me. I truly appreciate him keeping those bad guys off the streets! May God keep him safe, bless him, and use him to bless the inmates who desperately need Jesus! Amen.
What a nice husband you have, and how nice he looks in his uniform. Thanks Kevin for doing such a great job!
Any person in uniform deserves our salute to their service. Thanks Kevin for the job that you do.
Ernie
Cool post, girlfriend. Yer hubby is a total sweetheart. Now can you post a shot of him in his cowboy outfit? ; )
I bet the inmates respect him cuz he respects them. Give him a few pats on the back from all of us.
Oh, and I love your newfound skill! Those smudged faces were very well done.
Tell Josh and Andrea I said howdy!!
Now I know who to contact if I have any prison questions in my writing!
Great post! Thanks for sharing your courageous hubby with us in the blogosphere.
Blessings.