ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2016
- A Day in the Life of a Rikers Correction Officer | Follow Officer Graham into the solitary confinement unit in New York.
SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: / abcnews
Watch More on abcnews.go.com/
LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK
/ abcnews
FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER:
/ abc
GOOD MORNING AMERICA'S HOMEPAGE:
gma.yahoo.com/
I don't even work there and I quit
I'm not even an inmate there but I'm still gonna throw my piss at you
Not all CO r bad, there were some that r pricks..
lol...
Melanin Queen right!! I ain't got the time!!! My nerves are already shot!!
😂😂
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.
WOW! Sounds like an amazing woman
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.
All facts
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am currently researching prison environments as a part of my thesis and have been visiting the insides of prisons, namely Rikers Corrections. I seem to be coming to the same conclusions about the behaviors of inmates and officers alike. First of all, there are people serving time in these prisons who has committed crimes, although, they are technically not textbook criminals. The problem is, they become a part of the criminal melting pot. Secondly, I cannot wrap my head around why people would hold prisoners who are locked down in cages, to the high standard of normal behavior. If people are treated like savages, then.........!
You are exactly right my dude. the same over here as well. You get respect, you have to give respect and vice versa. They are still human beings. lot of times I communicate with them to see what's goin on with them.
Thank you. Most not all inmates are good people with family and friends who care about them. They have names. Not numbers. Give them respect.
Most are not good people. Most are human garbage. Better off with a bullet in their head and thrown into the river. Useless parasites.
And THIS IS where they kept 16 year old korey wise. Bless his soul
Tiny Reader and kalief. 😞
Yeah kalief was there his whole time he served while Korey was trying to transfer his self to different jails so it could be easier for his mom to see him . And while at rikers he was getting raped and beat up by the prisoners . And he was getting harassed by the guards.
Kalief too!
Lol
Catherine Chi yup
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.
Corrections is law enforcement
Corrections is law enforcement.
U.S. marines are tough cookies
What laws do they enforce?@@jeremiahtray5621
Corrections is Law Enforcement but I think you meant LEO as in County, State and or federal police officer.
You know they beefed up the trays for the cameras I never seen county trays that heavy lol
I been locked up on rikers 6 months gmdc your def going to eat good
@Season1 better2 oh wow well I'm from philly and the strip of 4 jails is called state road and it's like eating a lunchable full of alpo dog food lol
Me ethier
Gary Mcguckin I hope your joking
Gary Mcguckin yeah. They would definitely kill you if you were in there
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
Do you guys even has asps inside the facility? Or do you only carry pepper spray?
Genuine question. I have a retired C.O neighbor and I've asked him the same thing. Why and how did you become interested in this career? Can't be the money, because I'm sure as you are aware, there are higher paying jobs for much less stress. Benefits? Job security? A former C.O once told me that many of his colleagues got into heavy drinking, many were divorced had trouble trusting people outside of work and so on. Don't take it as a knock on you career choice, but I am genuinely curious.
@@LittleBigKid707b From what I hear usually people think it will help them become police officers then they just dont leave the job or they need money and sometimes think corrections will be easy money but thats what I hear I'm not a corrections officer.
@@kylemillard7143 Good for you!! Happy that you enjoy your job. You and I are one of the lucky ones that can say we like our jobs. I'm from California and I don't think C.Os make over a 100K though out here. Unless they're doing a ton of over time or they're in a senior position. Just seems like a really big mental and emotional sacrifice that comes with the job.
As I said in my previous comment, there certainly has to be a less stressful and easier way to make a good living. Anyway, seems like your pretty keen on your job and that's awesome. Have a blessed day and be safe in there.
@@LittleBigKid707b I can just tell by the way you responded to mr kyle here that you work in an office, and have never put in a day of hard work in your life. Watch your mouth and don't condescend to people. You also are implying that he's lying which I can say is not the case. I was born in the US but currently also live in Canada for work (not corrections, but I do know a few who work for corrections) and he's bang on about the money. You're a cocksucker, definitely UK vibes from you.
Smh I can’t imagine what Korey Wise went through and seen 💔especially only being 16
Thats why i clicked the video as well. lol, Nah but fr Korey is fighter mann. proud of what he has become.
"time" wich is on Netflix goes a little bit deeper
And the other man who hung himself
Elaine Anderson Kalief Browder
@@Capturetheprince Thanks. How could I forget. I felt so bad for him.
lol you can tell he a street dude outside of work
Jordan King yup
Jordan King smh
Jordan King street smarts help in that line of work
Yup
He is a tru playa forrealz!
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 !
Prison guards serve life sentences 8 hours at a time.
I'm just some Canadian guy and I say and usually get paid decent money to do so
but they can quit anytime
@@A.34MEBOS canaida has high cost of living
@@michaellopez9846 but a lot of them dont.
@@miguelrobb5719 well it their choice all it is a job,nobody is forced to work
Ugh poor Kalief Browder I can't even imagine RIP
Saulgarcia 101111535 piin picture six week late mosst aprobado aces so film saulgarcia three pass over price so cost 31385 ISD white I wiil
He shouldn’t have done the crime then
@@SorryBadName he didn't and the case was dismissed so idk what you're talking about
@@sinamen516 you don't get arrested for nothing, friend
@@SorryBadName in America you do, friend
This officer is really good at his job, I would lose my temper so fast so he's doing awesome!
alot of them lose their temper realllll Quick. This guy aint gonna do it on national TV though ..
Sarah Swati this is TV are you that gullible girl these guards are evil have you ever experienced the rock you would have a different tune I experience that shit first hand as young kid I'm from Brooklyn NY the beast prayed on us shot to the 90z and bronwsville
Ummmm because he on television
Sarah Swati You'll lose that pretty face quick once that blade come out.
That's how YOU CAN LOSE your LIFE in that situation by NOT controlling YOUR temper.As a former NYPD Detective,WE come close to losing our lives on a regular basis but those people that do that job in corrections have it worse than we have it on the streets and we carry guns as opposed to them without one in their housing assignments on Rikers Island.
Blessings go out to Officer Graham.
thank you for SHOWING the WAY!!!!!
I have mad respect for this dude not only does he have a really stressful job he alway making sure people are alright ❤
You believe that? Haha They never check or rarely will stop. They rush past as fast as they can.
Yeah while the cameras are rolling
That plate looked healthy I bet they don’t feed them like that off the camera
VaLeNtIn3able facts
Nahhh trust me, that is exactly what they eat
EXACTLY!!
VaLeNtIn3able until it got showered with piss&shit.
I been on rikers your going to eat good
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.
Love
What you hated about it
Can we get another one just like this
His day is quite facisinating and I'd want to see more
Facts
for the most part it's boring, but the boring part is what gets you complacent. every day you have to expect getting splashed. it's fucked up but it happens more often than this video would portray
Serkenji, are u a CO? I heard thats its boring also sometimes and the slashings is what worries me
He's also very nice. Mad respect for him.
Being a Corrections Officer is a boring job most of the time but at the same time it can be a very stressful job. In order to do this kind of job is you have to be able to perform your duties in under a high amount of stress and secondly you have to remain vigilant at ALL times because you never know what could happen to you or one of your staff members.
i live in NJ, but visit the city from time to time and i love how nypd officers are always active, working and conscious of the multitude of people around them. im under the impression metropolitan police officers are the country's hardest working. but i swear, these correction officers seriously seriously earn their paychecks. God Bless you men and women
Much respect for those of you who are good officers!💯
not being rude but you couldn't pay me enough to do what they do
how about 50k?
Venom In Color You do make at least 150k after 5 years but that's including overtime.
Jonathan Polanco
No you don't lmao
Kyle My friend made over 150k last year what the hell are you talking about he did a lot of overtime remember over time is pay and a half.
Jonathan Polanco
He must be working more overtime than regular time. And remember overtime must be granted so not every CO is making $150k a year.
They do have “change and consistency,” as the inmate yelled. The day changes and nothing ever changes.
That inmate said we need "change and consistency" 😂😂😂 i know exactly what he means but its funny how conflicting it sounds
TXejas19 TXejas19 maybe he should use some change and consistency and get his own damn life on track.
@@joshuajackson4742 Don't be so negative
tae MAC y(u take me talking about a man getting his life on track as a negative? What are you, 12?
that's almost worse than birdman saying is you finish or is you done?
Joshua Jackson bro stfu
God bless you because being a correction officer is one of the most difficult jobs in this country.
A lot of Respect for COs. That a hard job.
Yup I'm thinking about becoming one lol
@@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591 Rethink your decisions my brother, you won't like it at all.
@@adrianbruce6736 i used to do security work but never worked with inmates.
@@justinmcgillxboxreigns6591 Ohh that's nice, I'm doing security work right now in the hospital but working with inmates is a different story. Don't get me wrong, CO is a wonderful field with good benefits but it's VERY dangerous with the inmates who would want to harm you.
@@adrianbruce6736 that's interesting I'm trying to get to the hospital too
The best line is at the end, "9 out of 10 anybody has a negative say about a CO, they have never even been in a facility, ever been inside of a jail." I am a CO myself as well, and I can tell you this is 100% true. The public often thinks we are torturing guys in there for no reasons too.
It's the corrupted ones that give everyone a bad name.
Not to mention the Stanford experiment. Plus, the stress of the environment can turn people toxic. It's tough to keep sane in this type of environment. And want to keep going into work. So if you are one of the good ones, you are a blessing for everyone :)
@@nya5934 I totally understand what you mean. However, the Stanford experiment is based on a setting where there is a position of power with no rules, that's why there are Corrections Regulations Acts in my country to set out regulations and policies. Also, there are character and psychological assessments in placed during the recruiting process to make sure correctional branches hire the right people. I also understand that there are private prisons in the US where their sole purpose is to make money, which is the sole reason why it gives us CO a bad name. Luckily that's not the case in my country and I can say that most CO's I know are there to do the job properly.
You shouldn't torture nobody in there for any reason. Restrain them. And that's it. Anything outside of that is considered excessive force. Upon a inmate.
@@Gina115 I am pretty sure you misunderstood me. I said "the public often thinks we are torturing guys in there for no reasons too", meaning they think we are torturing guys in there based on their imagination, when, in fact, we do not torture people, quite the opposite actually.
Only thing I can say about c.o.’s never marry them they all F each other lol and they work wayyyyy too much and the 1/2 days they have off they sleep all day, naaa I’m good
26 years in and I totally understand how this Officer feels
I was called for NYC correction officer in 1998, I went to the academy for a few days and NYC Transit called me to work as a station cleaner. I choose station cleaner, got promoted to conductor, then promoted to train Operator, next retirement in 4 years.
Hope you’re on “track” for your retirement. You wrote a comment 4 years ago about retiring in 4 years!
yo he's a good dude he was ok when I was in there he looked out
All do respect neko I was there and here in Florida. At the end of the day there all shyt eaters. You already know one min there good next there beating you like there the criminal. Just saying I never started trouble and was assaulted by c.o's. So forgive me if I think there all pieces of shyt
Well. Dont come to jail then idiot
mannymen31 no I totally understand you
Jim Paxton it's easy to name call online id like to see where your heart is at in person then see if you would call me names
Are you really getting emotional because I called you an idiot? You missed my point. Stay out of jail if you don't wanna get treated like shit, majority of people don't care about inmates, rightfully so.
Honestly, I respect the CO's more than the NYPD.
I respect them the same because they both work hard
+Trento true.
Trento exactly they both risk their lives.
they also abuse their power espically those co's they beat the inmates im a ex-co for oregon prison i know what happens..
peterwilsonokcf that is false that rarely happens I. NYC doc
The most criticised job in the world. Well done brother, protect yourself and your co workers and don’t ever back down.
This is also where Kalief Browder was for three years
starbrightprod yes 😔😪
He died ?
Shit Head damn I was trying to be a correction officer
@@khristianhamilton9144 Yh 2 years after he came out
@@khristianhamilton9144 How do you become one?
Bless him and all others working here......
I was going to work as a cook at rikers island...The interesting thing was during the process they was trying to persuade me to become a C.O....I was like hell no lol...
Much respect bro👍. I live in France and I often go on vacation to the United States. I also work in prison. Started this rought job in the suburbs of Paris at 25 year old. treating the inmate with respect is the key but always stay focused from harm. may God protect you bro.
Can’t even imagine what prison in Paris must be like, damn.
God bless these Correctional Officers, they really do a lot, between feeding prisoners that don’t deserve to get anything, and securing our prisons and making sure that the bad criminals stay out of the way, God Bless these people for protecting their families, me, my family and friends, and all of the American people.
lmfao
"... prisoners that don’t deserve to get anything,..." CO's, inmates, everyone can be grateful if you're not a CO. Everyone needs food.
Poor Korey and Kalief ..Korey was strong enough to come home in good spirits while Kalief spirit was still stuck in that place..rip Kalief ❤️
Was Korey in solitary?
RIP Kalief Browder 🙏🏽
I can’t believe I actually wanted to do this job at one point in my life
Same. When I was really young in like elementary school, for whatever reason I wanted to be a CO.
Kayley Dyszelski actually it does pay well depends on the state. My state for example C.O average around 75k with a couple years including OT you could bring in 100k+ when most entry level jobs average around 50-60k
I did it for a year. I really enjoyed it for awhile but things can definitely be dangerous
@@judgedby12ofyourpeers4 What State do you work jn if you don't mind me asking ?
Im applying for the job as an RN
I remember when my Dad (RIP) was laid off from the NYPD in the 70's and the NYCDOC hired him and a lot of other laid off cops. Think he said he worked in HDM which I think is known as JATC today. The stress level was so high during that time. And so understaffed, telling me basically it was just himself and another CO w/240 inmates to watch. He would come home after an 8 hr or 16 hr tour of duty and we knew to just let him unwind for about an hr.
"We need change and consistency"
It's one or the other pal. Lol.
Change and consistency with the change you chode
droppinloads 09 lmao
@@Droppinloads thanks for enlightening me, ass-wipe.
@@anthony639 You were wrong, so don't blame others because you have poor reading comprehension.
@@Droppinloads lol
He look like a Low graphic Cj from GTA San Andreas
More like high graphics that was ps2 bruh
Kkkk
Sweet Jones III lmfaooo
YOU PICK THE WRONG HOUSE FOO
I was so smacked it took me a min
I respect and commend him for doing his job that type of job it comes with time and patients
Huge props to the men and women that work here. I hope they pay you well
Korey Wise didn't deserve this at such a young age 😩❤ & RIP Kalief browder 😭❤ you deserve so much more😪
Forgive me for not knowing but who was kalief browder nd wat did he do??
Browser was in OBCC. He committed Suicide at him not jail blame the judge and his family members for not bailing him out
@@buttercup5920 Watch his doc on Netflix
So living here in NYC especially being from The Bronx, you tend to hear about this place like it’s the spot. I gave so much credit to the people who work there cause with all the stories I hear, I’ll be so afraid to even go through the door. You’re brave for this 🙌🏽
He seems like such a nice young man..God Bless an Protect him 🙏🏽
“We need change and consistency” LOL what on oxymoron
I said the same thing lol like "we need darkness and sunlight!"
He could have been speaking of more than one subject matter. I would imagine that he has quite a few.
LMAO.. thank god I wasn't the only one who caught that
it over went over yall head that statement still has meaning
Genius
God bless the officers that do that type of work. I definitely couldn’t do it.
Officer Graham needs his own show. He is icy slick. And sweet!
He seem like one of the cool officers like one of the officers that actually care
People only care if you care. You get what you give.
My baby Korey was in this bs & didn’t deserve a minute in there ! 😔
Tiffany .M &’ so was kaleif browder . 🙁
It was worse for korey he was there in the 90 when it was corrept
Young Based it was no different than Kalief, he went through the same thing 🙏🏽
Ray Santana from cp5 was in rikers island a few times.
👀
I know someone that used to be a CO. He use to tell me that he felt like he was a prisoner too. Also said it was depressing seeing men locked away in cages
It is depressing. He held on to his humanity. Kudos to him.
I give a lot of credit to all the men & woman that work at these places ...
God bless him and others for the good work they do. No amount of money will let me work there period 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇭
I pray no harm come to this young man,he just like everyone else,a slave to the system,we all got to work what ever job we can get to make it
When. He said u never know what someone is going thru at home,is the same reason I say hey to all my fellow employees,mad respect for this guy,just from those words
It's probably one of the most stressful jobs on the planet and thank God there are individuals willing to do it. I have three retired officers in my family and the years on the job (especially the first few) took a toll physically and emotionally on them and their families. NYCDOC have really earned the title New York's Boldest. Stay safe!
I got called I don't think im going to do the job
Jesus will Judge why not?
pmh1nic fuck off it's actually military in prisons other stuff are up themselves clowns in crappyuniform
Military all the way
The Prince what do we do? You think that everyone Is bad? Not only that, do you think this shit is a walk in the park? Have you ever had shit thrown in your face because NYPD arrested someone but you have to suffer the consequences of not going home the same to your family?
@@tommyatkins2527 shut up you guys sight over oil in the middle East and you wanna talk about military helps more people than co's? Come back when you actually fight a real war
I just wanna see officer Graham😍😍😍
He's a Captain now. He's a good dude. I work for him.
@@ShebeBossii What's his first name?
coookiebelle if you work in RNDC can you please hit me up
Bless this man!
Such a solid brother !!!much respect !!!
Officer Graham 😍😍
Captain Graham now.
who else is watching after the central park 5?
No been watching long before. Check out Hollman prison Alabama. There's been way more young people and adults in prison other than them.
Whats that? Cp5?
is that an episode of Friends? or am i thinking of 'central perk 5', the episode without Phoebe!
Nobody
"We need change and consistency."
Such a contradictory statement really gives you a glimpse into the mind of a criminal.
Stay safe and Thank you for your service from NJDOC Sgt RET
Kudos to this man, out there doing a job most people wouldn't think of doing
Off topic but my man's hairline here needs correction.
Anyways, he seem like a very upstanding guy. Working in such a stressful environment while still maintaining his composure is very admirable.
hahaha
+Billa Bum
It's called a receding hairline, found on millions upon millions of males', many of ur favorite ' celebrities ' wear wigs and toupees to cover it up. If u have a problem with it blame whomever u believe created males.
RussiaNukesAmerica3 Blame the great spaghetti monster in Uranus?
Did you notice his bone structure too 😕 weirdo
Nya Michelle I did as a matter of fact. Dude has some nice cheek bones too. Nothing weird about checking out someone's features. I can say for certain you do the same with every person you encounter.
poor korey...my heart it hurting
This my favorite video in the entire world thank u for showing
Need more videos like this
“WE NEED CHANGE AND CONSISTENCY!”
Well, pick one.
Change the processes, the regulations and the sometimes the people. Be consistent with your (positive) changes. Not too hard to figure out.
I like this guy, wish we had more like him.
This is a really brave man.
Respect 🌟
Sending love💚.
He seems a very good officer. One that treats inmates with respect. Hope his pay is good.
New Yorkers have the cutest accent 😍
So much respect these guys
Nice to See the transition Between the Light Blue Powder Shirts to the Dark Blue Which I Also Went through In The NYPD Back In The Day.
Isn't this the jail where Kalieff Browder was locked up for 3 years without a trial or conviction and beaten by guards numerous times, proven by security camera footage?
Yep. You seen the video?? I think he was in the G building. I think that's the place for youth...even tho he didn't do nothing that's fucked up how C.o and inmates beat him...
and also starved
Law suit
@@blackieskinner3073 they killed my cousin berto
Ian Battles Lmaooooo yessss and he’s playin’ victim
Bless this man
I was a C.O for 4 years and did 2 years of solitary confinement. I tell anybody you dont know what goes on behind them walls but be safe officer Graham
Can you go into detail
What does this has to do with how korey was treated by the guard there because it was one guard who should be held accountable his corrupt and wicked action . As someone stated they're not going to exposed what's really going on by some of the bad guards who work there !!!
someone who is incarcerated there and doesn't fight or cause problems isn't likely to be beaten by guards, the ones that fight, resist or throw their filth are the ones that get beaten, most deserve what they get.
Imagine it was your son being beat. And “resisting” can be very broad
Never did I think there could be a place crazier than the subway.
Former New Mexico Corrections Department officer here. I've moved on to the streets now and I can't say I would ever go back to the tiers, man. You're spot on when you say it takes a special kind of person to do that job.
yea ama stick making these youtube vids
God bless y'all
Much respect brother!!!
Working in Cook County IL, I would love to go back 15 years
First of all Officer Graham can definitely get it!
Secondly the part where all you see is the guys hand sticking out and then throwing the piss had me dead lol 🤣
Would love to see more
There is no smoke without a fire...
Here it looks cool how about behind the camera...
much respect
God bless and keep our COs safe from harm...👮✝️
Shout out to the C/O's....forgotten law enforcement!
Is Rikers a Prison or a Jail ? Because THAT Looks More Like a Prison Than a Jail.
It is a jail.
Thank u for treating these people with respect.
"Regular day at the office"? Yea right. More like, regular day in hell. I know many people that couldn't do corrections more than just a few years.
Wow but they not showing what really goes on
Exactly
Obviously
Of course they wouldn’t. This was on the news. Everything is always tailored a certain way to narrow our perspectives
So, you want to see shit fly or butt banging to satisfy your need to know? Use your imagination, man.
@@3DRiley_ 😂😂
My dad did this very same job for 20 plus years but it was with the youth, from ages 10-21 years old.
God bless you sir