Why Do Inmates Play u favors or privileges

Why Do Inmates Play? u favors or privileges for themselves u blackmail an employee u stature among the inmate u contraband in or out of the facility u escape plot

No Respect Once an employee falls victim to an inmate scheme, he/she loses all respect with the other inmates who may also demand favors of their own since the word will spread quickly through the facility that the employee has been compromised

Protective Measures 1. look and act like a professional 2. have working knowledge of the department’s and facilities policies and procedures 3. knowing that it can happen to anyone

How the Game is Started u u u employee doing a favor for an inmate or vice versa once the employee is hooked, the inmate WILL escalate the demand threatening the employee with exposure if he/she does not cooperate

Family and Friends Ø The employee must act toward this inmate as he/she does toward all the other inmates Ø When the new inmate comes into the facility, the employee should report the relationship at once to a supervisor

Minority Employee’s u Employee’s must reinforce that all inmates are treated the same, regardless of race, etc u Any attempts by inmates to call the employee “brother”, or “sister” should be viewed as inappropriate comments

Stopping the Game u If your hooked, you can still stop it – report everything that has happened to a supervisor – make a written report of everything that took place

Protectors u u Understand the definition of a “professional” and strive to act and perform your duties as one every day Learn to recognize the steps to a setup and take appropriate action to prevent such steps from occurring

Protectors u Understand the communication consists of a sender and receiver u Learn to say “NO” and mean it u Be in command of your area

Protectors u Check u Be the inmate’s central file knowledgeable of prior institution/agency procedures relating to avenues confined people can pursue to acquire needs not covered in the institutional policy manual or post orders

Protectors u Keep everything in the open u Do not form a “You/me” situation u Intended victims should let someone know they feel or believe they are being cultivated for a setup and let the inmate involved know you told someone

Protectors u Put it in writing u Know what to do in a crisis situation

“CHUMPS” u What is a “CHUMP”! – Meaning: u. A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of – Classified under: u Nouns denoting people – Synonyms: u chump; fall guy; gull; patsy; soft touch; sucker; fool; mug; mark – Hypernyms ("chump" is a kind of. . . ): u dupe; victim (a person who is tricked or swindled)

What is “CHUMPS” u C = Control yourself and do not be complacent u H = Help inmates to help themselves u U = Understand the offenders subculture and understand yourself u M = Maintain a safe distance u P = Practice professionalism in adhering to policies and procedures u S = Stop yourself from being stressed out so you are not vulnerable

SYMPATHY

1. The Observation Process ü Body Language ü Listening ü Verbal ü Reaction

2. Selection of Victim ü Look For Ø Friendliness Ø Naiveté Ø Familiarity

3. Test of Limits Testing” or “Fish- ü Test theories ü Test Tolerance Levels ü Reaction to Minor Violations ü Personality Characteristics ü Pitting One Officer Against Another ü The Push

4. The Support System ü Offers to help ü Setting Loyalty Standards ü You’re the best ü Pledge of Devotion ü Expression of Faith

5. Empathy and/or Sympathy ü Sharing Problems ü The You, Me Syndrome ü A Tragic Event ü A “One Time Only” Violation of Rules

6. The Plea For Help ü I am a Failure ü Lack of Confidence ü Change of Life-style ü Rehabilitation

7. The We/They Syndrome ü They Don’t Understand, But WE do ü You’re Not That Way ü They Treat You Like One of Us

8. Offer of Protection ü Staging an Event ü I’m OK, You’re OK- They’re not Okay ü Use of Fear ü I Won’t Let it Happen to You

9. Allusion To Sex ü The Intent ü The Urge ü Nice Guy Image ü Allusions to “Out There” ü Rumors and Their Effect ü Institution Procedures

10. Touch System ü Flicking ü Pat on Back ü The Accident ü Frequency

11. Rumor Clinic ü Purpose ü Effect ü Understanding Street Psychology ü “Turning”

13. Shopping List ü One Time Only ü Money, Drugs, Alcohol, Sex ü Accepted and Refusal ü The Future

12. Lever ü Acquiring a Lever ü Usages ü Demand ü Wedge ü Point of No-Return

14. Sting ü Use of Fear and Force ü Victim’s Choice ü Inmates Goal ü Victim’s Future ü Between a Rock and a Hard Spot

15. Consequences ü Discipline ü Lose your Job ü Arrest ü Death

Don’t be fooled by Their Performance • Good Guys • Nice Guys • Naïve Neds or Nellys • Illiterate Dummies • Con Men or Women • Preachers • Sam or Samantha Sentimentals