Press Release May 2021

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Press Release May 2021

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Welcome to the San Andreas Department of Corrections monthly press release for May. May has seen drastic changes for the department, most notably the resignation of Warden Ren Sanchez and Deputy Warden Dustin Withrow, which will be addressed in more detail below. This month we also continue our inmate interview series, where we ask a random inmate a bunch of questions and post their answers mostly uncensored and unedited to try and get a deeper look into the criminal mind of the average Los Santos felon and to see what makes them tick and what put them on that path as a way to educate people away from that life. The division spotlight highlighted for May is our Correctional Field Training Division, one dedicated to the training of new hires as well as the constant education of existing officers to keep our standards at their highest and have them ready for any situation.
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After many years serving as Warden of the SADOC, Ren Sanchez has stepped down from her leadership position to move onto other ventures in her life. She has built the department from the ground up and brought many amazing improvements to our systems and pushed for much change from what people might remember from years back. We all owe her a great debt for her service to the city and know her legacy will live on through all those she hired and inspired through her tenure.

After she left, Assistant Warden Solomon Cobb was put in charge as Interim Warden whilst the commissioners talked to the supervisory staff to decide on where the prison will be going moving forward. After a few weeks of deliberation, they made the decision to make him the new Warden.

Personal Message from the Warden:
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Back when I had my interview for a job as a correctional officer at the SADOC many years ago I was asked the question "where do you see yourself in one year?", I jokingly replied with "I'll be the Warden". Little did I know back then that it would eventually become reality. Dedication to the department and ambition to rise through its ranks is what eventually got me to this position and I want to make sure that when an officer shows these qualities they continue to be rewarded within our department. Ambition is what drives us all forward both on a personal level and on a professional level.

One of the main areas I will be focusing my attention on now I am Warden is the rehabilitation aspect of our work. I will be putting more manpower and resources on the job of making sure fewer inmates return to us after landing a position in prison. This includes working closer with LSSD's Detention and parole bureau, the San Andreas Government Judicial Branch, as well as the LSEMS CRU division to make sure those that deserve a second chance can get it, those that deserve justice can get it, and those that require help can access it. The SADOC has always considered the rehabilitation of inmates of vital importance. Each Warden has brought something new to this department and progress must be encouraged. I intend to preserve what must be preserved and perfect what can be perfected and prune what must be removed.

I once again thank the Commissioners for giving me the honor of being in this leadership position and I hope to make my mark on this era of the Department of Corrections and bring in a new age of corrections.

Kind Regards,
Solomon Cobb, Warden of San Andreas Department of Corrections
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Each month here at the San Andreas Department of Corrections we like to bestow an honor on this month's best performing officer who has shown time and time again that they put maximum effort and commitment into their work. The officer selected for this prestigious award has proved themselves as a representation of how each officer working for our department should strive to be.

Employee of the Month May 2021
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We like to ask the employee of the month a few questions to get their perspective on the job and what makes a great officer, below are a few answers to common questions by our Employee of the Month:

Looking back, what are memorable achievements from your service so far?
Every day I have something to remember when I'm on duty at SADOC, But I feel a good sense of pride and respect when my fellow staff members and I make it through a tough situation, being in the cellblock or outside at the front parking lot. There have been times when I have had to save a fellow staff member from potentially life-threatening situations, As dark and potentially grim it may be, I love being in this environment. That is my sense of achievement!

Moving forward what are the next goals as a SADOC officer?
Due to my recent promotion to supervisor, I am in the process of prospecting my future towards being able to lead staff members in the right direction and assist where needed, and maintaining a robust role within myself to carry out orders and commands when needed. This gives me a line of sight to aim for and achieve next.

Any advice they would give to prospects who might think about joining the SADOC?
You have to just go for it! There is so much to benefit from. I was very nervous at first and I wasn't sure how I would react to other prisoners while on duty, But with all the training and information I've learned and the team, we have. there is no better place to be.


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For this edition of the press release, we have an interview with a gang member of the Russian Mob. Unlike most members of the mob she seemed mild-mannered and polite, I found her babysitting some other members of the Russian Mob with great effect. Usually, the Russians are a primary cause for incidents within our cellblock so I wondered why this one was so different and asked her for an interview to find out.
''Rose''

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  • I sat down with this inmate in particular cause she seemed to be different and more sophisticated compared to our usual inmates.

  • Why do you do illegal things?
    • Well, I used to do illegal things to make money. When I was a teen, my life was pretty fucked. It was really my only available option. As I got older, I kept doing these ... things it became more serious as I got older as well, things got more ... intense. An officer once told me ''It is hard to get your hands clean after they've been dirty for so long.'' Basically, it is all I know and I don't care to change my ways now if I'm being honest with ya.

      Editor's note: Rose seems to lash out with criminal activities due to a troubled childhood, while in the past she seemed to primarily care about the money she seems to have little need for it currently compared to most other criminals. When asked if she would eventually want to better her life and stay on the legal path she responded with a lot of uncertainty.

  • What's your favorite thing about DOC?
    • The friends I have met here actually, the prison experience itself sucks but the people are fascinating and can be great to talk to.

  • What's your least favorite thing?
    • My least favorite thing inside the prison is the people fighting constantly, I just like to vibe and socialize with other inmates. I do not like it when people just look for issues when I want to chill.

      Editor note: Sometimes this is the sad reality while we have a lot of inmates who want to socialize and engage in activities there is a significant portion that is out looking for trouble.

  • If you could change one thing about DOC, what would it be?
    • The ability to have alcohol inside the prison, I really just want some vodka you know. I would also like the option to have supervised phone calls so I can call my fiance.
      I would also like for each cell to have enough toilet paper stocked as I saw some inmates do some questionable things.

  • What would you do if you were Warden for a day?
    • I would get the biggest speaker I could get my hands on and blast music all day, it would get everyone to chill, it would cause less trouble, everybody would just hang out and not fight for stamps. I would also want a fight ring within the cellblock.

      Editor notes: For an inmate who wants peace and quiet so she can socialize with inmates and hates inmates fighting amongst each other, she was very keen on getting a fight ring.

  • Is there anything you'd like to tell people?
    • Wes McDonalds is very cash money, [REDACTED DUE TO SWEARING] Don't be good, don't get caught. Stay on drugs, don't do school. Lawyers hope you get sued. Doctors hope you get sick. Cops hope you're a criminal. Mechanics hope you have car trouble... But only a thief wishes you are rich.
      Editor Notes: I was quite confused but did not agree with her answers.

  • Is there someone or something you miss while being in jail?
    • My fiance and my family the Russians. Vodka.

      Editor's note: While we allow visitation between couples and potentially even allow a conjugal visit, due to the identity of her fiance known the DOC we cannot facilitate any contact between ''Rose'' and her fiance.

  • What would you do again before you were arrested?
    • We tried to break Dimitri Mandojev out of prison, we had hostages and I got caught when I was ordered to fetch a Novak that was being watched. Still, I would do this again without a doubt.

      Editor Notes: She is adamant that she would repeat her actions knowing it would land her in prison once again. The fact the prison is almost a fortress does not seem to bother her in the slightest.

  • What advice would you give to other criminals?
    • Don't get caught, prison kinda sucks, I hate it when I am here, I hate when I'm not here but when I walk through the hallway here I get a good feeling. Whenever I walked through that hallway I know prison I hate prison as much as I hate it. But .... Don't be good, don't get caught. Stay on drugs, don't do school.

      Editor Notes: The San Andreas Department of Corrections strongly disagrees with the statements made by the inmate. We advise everyone to finish their education and not do drugs.
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The reformation of inmates is a long and arduous task that is not for every officer nor every inmate. Some inmates can be too far gone down the path of self-destruction to be able to be reformed or just do not want it but once in a blue moon, we get some inmates that even with violent past, want to do their little bit for others.

This month I am highlighting 2 inmates in particular, Josh Will & Fredrick Von Stouvbein. These 2 inmates have racked up many violent charges in the past and by their own admission are part of some of the gangs within Los Santos that cause havoc for LSPD & LSSD daily.

Behind the closed doors of the SADOC, however, they are willing to briefly forget about their violent histories, and potential conflicts and do some work for the good of the other inmates, the guards, and the prison as a whole.

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As seen pictured above, they both volunteered to wash all of the XXXL jumpsuits that were in the washing backlog for the week. For some reason inmates request XXXL jumpsuits even when they're XS, leaving us with many dirty large jumpsuits.
Sure, the above inmates may have been a LOT slower than our custodial crew, and they might have missed some spots. But it is the effort they put in which was at least 60% effort which is more than they put into a lot of other legal things.
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Has your wife, brother, husband, sister, mother, uncle, friend, or enemy ever been arrested and brought to SADOC? Well, you can visit them!
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Visitation at DOC is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, including holidays!
There is a requirement for at least two Correctional Officers to be free to assist in visitation so if some aren't immediately available then feel free to come back later.

The visitation rules are as follows:
  • No physical contact
  • No whispering
  • No passing of items. Items that wish to be exchanged will be checked beforehand for contraband.
  • Maximum time is 1 hour ((15 minutes OOCLY))
For those that like to exploit visitation, we have a blacklist in place that restricts certain individuals, such as our MSIs, from being able to be visited or visit. Visitation is a benefit and can be declined for any number of reasons.
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    When an inmate arrives with a brand new iFruit 69 they will have it quickly confiscated from them. However, if they wish to retain their phone till they enter the cellblock to make a phone call then they can request it.
    The 10-15 can use the phone call for any number of reasons such as letting their mom know they're going to be in prison for a few years, telling their significant other to come to visit them, or getting a friend to feed their pet while they're incarcerated.

    Phone calls are a privilege, not a right. Any Correctional Officer has the right to decline you for a phone call for any reason they see fit.

    ((Using phones inside of SADOC as an inmate is considered bug abuse even if you roleplay sneaking it in. If you wish to use your phone, ask IC))


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      [align=center]Correctional Field Training[/align]
      A large part of the time spent at SADOC is training. This can range from initial training as a trainee where you learn how to process, carefully use a firearm or assist either PD or SD in a transport of a large amount of 10-15s.
      Cellblock training
      Most of the training we conduct is to teach Correctional Officers how to deal with different issues involving inmates. One of the most hands-on (excuse the pun) is the Hand-To-Hand Combat Training where officers learn how to properly restrain inmates, get out of a chokehold, and being able to safely escort uncompliant inmates.
      We have some more relaxed training too, such as Runner Training that involves a Correctional Officer pretending to be a running 10-15. The other officers then need to try and chase down the running officer, utilizing communication and teamwork.
      Officer Training
      At certain ranks as Correctional Officer, you can use different firearms. Once you reach the rank requirement, you can request training to use that certain firearm. This training involves four procedures: Unloading, making the weapon safe, loading, and making the weapon ready. Once the Correctional Officer can properly do all of these steps then they are trusted to use the firearm if the moment calls for it.
      A lot of our training occurs when there aren't many inmates in the cellblock as if it's busy then we like to try and keep the inmates occupied so they don't start being naughty. Always remember, a busy inmate is a calm inmate.
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      Recruitment
       ! Message from: Human Resources Command
      Recruitment for the San Andreas Department of Corrections is OPEN as of 25/10/2020. Please see below on how to apply.
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      • Age: Must be over the age of 18 and no older than 55.
        • (( Must have an Out of Character age of 16 years old ))
      • Citizenship/Residency: Must be an American Citizen at the time of applying, and been a resident of San Andreas for no less than 12 months.
        • (( Must have over 5,000 XP in total across all characters ))
      • Criminal History: You must not have any serious crimes on your record (will be dealt with on a case to case basis)
      • Multiple Employments: You may not be a member of LSPD or LSSD at the time of hiring, as these are full-time positions. You may have a part-time position while working at the SADOC.
      • Mental/Physical Fitness: As a Corrections Officer, you must be able to maintain good mental and physical fitness. You will be tested on this during our hiring process.
        • (( As a faction, we hold a high RP standard, we will help you of course, if you're new. But you must want to learn and grow ))
      • Additional Requirements:
        • You are required to fill out an application online, you must have access to a computer and be able to use it.
        • You are required to pass an extensive background check, where your criminal record, previous employment, traffic violations, and any affiliation you may have had in the past will be checked.
        • (( Must be able to dedicate at least 5 on-duty hours a week ))
        • (( Must have a clean admin record for the past 30 days, this is also handled on a case by case basis ))
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      Thank you for reading this monthly press release brought to you by our Public Relations division. I am looking forward to seeing what mark I can make on the department and city as a whole with my newfound position as Warden and I hope to see much more collaboration between the other agencies, departments, and organizations within the city to work as a complete unit for the betterment of the people of San Andreas. Watch this space because as we move forward I will be ensuring the highest level of transparency with you all. Special thanks to 1st Lieutenant Kourtney Lafleur and Assistant Warden Wes Mcloughlin for their respective contributions to this month's press release.

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      Solomon Cobb
      Warden & Head of PR
      San Andreas Department of Corrections

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      Kourtney Lafleur
      First Lieutenant, Human Resources
      San Andreas Department of Corrections

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      Wes McLoughlin
      Assistant Warden
      San Andreas Department of Corrections

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