Rikers Correction Officer | A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life of a Rikers Correction Officer | Follow Officer Graham into the solitary confinement unit in New York.

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[naturallynene]

I don't even work there and I quit

[KrayzeeLife]

And THIS IS where they kept 16 year old korey wise. Bless his soul

[fenix]

I know the feeling... I am a correctional officer too. I treat the inmates with respect, I know they are inmates but still gotta treat them fair and that way you earn your respect. I am here to secure them and keep them safe and alive not to judge them and dehumanize them like some officers do.

[babaduke]

Any older Rikers Island correction officers reading this, ask around about an officer named Ruth(Bambi/Banny) Bancroft. In the 70's she instituted the inmate rock gardening program and the creative writing program. When she retired from Corrections in the 80's, she never stopped wanting to help people prosper. Even though she never received or sought any publicity for what she accomplished throughout her life, she was one of the finest humans to ever walk this earth.
She was my mother.
Blessings to all.

[tmwk__]

After I got out of the Marines I worked in Corrections for two years before I got into law enforcement. I don’t miss those days. God bless all those Correction Officers out there. That is a rough job.

[DieHardBall]

You know they beefed up the trays for the cameras I never seen county trays that heavy lol

[tommycat]

I started my career 27 years ago when Rikers Island was truly gladiator school. I had the pleasure of working with the most professional the most outstanding brother and sister correction officers worldwide. My 20 years were truly an education I shall never forget..NYC Boldest Forever !

[yaejo]

Smh I can’t imagine what Korey Wise went through and seen 💔especially only being 16

[awesomeandstuff]

Im a corrections officer myself and this guy is spot on. We have a very difficult job and the public does not give us the credit and love that we need

[MoonDepLy]

I have mad respect for this dude not only does he have a really stressful job he alway making sure people are alright ❤

[jordanking]

lol you can tell he a street dude outside of work

[wrestlingloverslikeme]

not being rude but you couldn't pay me enough to do what they do

[Smith]

Can we get another one just like this

His day is quite facisinating and I'd want to see more

[JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Prison guards serve life sentences 8 hours at a time.

[rebeccaabel]

God bless you because being a correction officer is one of the most difficult jobs in this country.

[sarahswati]

This officer is really good at his job, I would lose my temper so fast so he's doing awesome!

[maxlewis]

Blessings go out to Officer Graham.
thank you for SHOWING the

[TNGURL]

I would say it definitely takes a special person to do this job.I am not that "special person", I'm glad they have people like you sir that can work in these very harsh environments.

[ilanareed]

Much respect for those of you who are good officers!💯

[TXejas]

That inmate said we need "change and consistency" 😂😂😂 i know exactly what he means but its funny how conflicting it sounds