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Observations
Okay, back to CDCR's fear of technology.
One of the chaplains misplaced their alarm and couldn't recall where he last had it. Therefore all whom attended that service had their living areas searched and the chapel was out of bounds for a while.
Now while this doesn't appear to be an irrational reaction on the face of it, the deeper question is: if there are items of a secure nature that can be misplaced, why is RFID technology ignored? If RFID technology were placed on such equipment then a simple scanner could detect its location. I know that this capability has been available since the mid-'90s and is commonly used by corporations as a tracking device of ID cards on company grounds. CDCR is abhorrent of this use. The ramifications of such accountability scares the average guard because then they would never be able to continue their current behavior.
The same fear is why we are not allowed any recording devices whatsoever. I fully understand never being allowed any editing devices for the temptation to fabricate evidence would be too overwhelming for some inmates to not engage in illegal activity. However, the ability to hold accountable state employees for the things they say should be facilitated. At the present time, it always boils down to overcoming the predisposed notion that COs are always right.
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Keep on - it takes courage and tenacity to bring truth out to those who really have no idea what is happening inside the walls.
It takes courage and tenacity to bring truth out to those who work inside the walls and pretend everything is being done with integrity and consideration for others.
Because I have some understanding and knowledge of both sides of the wall from a prison ministry viewpoint, I encourage you to continue expressing what you see - you do it well and concisely.
Blessings,
DeAnn