Public’s negative scrutinizing a good thing- Snr HMP Officer
Mr Douglas made the comment on the recent occasion were a number of Prison officers were commended by His Excellency the Governor William Boyd McCleary and Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn for their role in two significant occurrences at Her Majesty's Prison in Balsum Ghut.
The senior officer on the ground at the time of a recent prison break and a stabbing incident was Mr Royston Percival.
"That morning when Wakima Lettsome sustained some injuries, the remaining officers did remarkably well and the response was near heroic, for the lack of a better word, in saving his life by doing what they were trained to do and called upon to do," recalled Mr Percival.
Sergeant and Training Officer Mr Douglas Joseph had also highlighted the extent prison officers are committed to getting their jobs done in the most professional of manner. "It’s not very often that we are recognised for our work," said Joseph.
He said that at the prison, their task is very demanding, stressful and very challenging, which calls for a lot of patience and courage. "No matter how challenging things may be at times we come out of it and do what we are called upon to do." He added that every day they go to the job their lives are on the line and everything they do or say are always scrutinized by the public.
"Most of the times the public is more aware of the negatives rather than the positive things we do on the job," Mr Joseph remarked. This he said results in them keeping their guards up and doing the right things to the best of their ability without prejudice, favour or fear at all times.
Mr Joseph also stated that teamwork is a main attribute to their success despite existing challenges. He said that in their line of duty they do not work for individual plots, "but we work as a team to achieve one common goal."
He committed on behalf of his colleagues that they will continue to do their jobs to the best of their ability, and at a very high standard, to ensure that citizens of the Virgin Islands continue to be in a very safe environment.
"We are heartened to know that our hard work doesn't go in vein or fall on the wayside nor goes unrecognized," said the prison officer.
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12 Responses to “Public’s negative scrutinizing a good thing- Snr HMP Officer”
Why do the prison official tell lies so badly, rewards! To whom why haven't the persons receive any rewards after stopping the fight and help rushing the said person down to the reception after a senior officer walk pass the guy and made a remark. He curse me last week and left him on the ground to dead. All the officer did was take him to the hospital which is there job. Help help help the prisoners need help. This ship is sinking and before its to late send help. Under F...... watch its a disaster waiting to happen
Upthere is so divisive. It is a dog eat dog world. It is at its worst. Officers destroying each other. Prisoners armed with cutlass to kill one another. Wake up! Wake up! Face reality or domes day is coming for all.