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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Not a conflict of interest

About a month ago I asked one of my supervisors for shower crew if he was allowed to write a letter of recommendation to the parole board on my behalf. I've heard of it being done at my previous unit but not from anyone here. He said that he didn't know but to send a request form to the captain to find out. After a week, the captain wrote back saying he didn't know the policy and to ask the warden.

Last week I received the warden's answer: a firm NO.

Despitethe parole board's statement that supervisor's recommendations are accepted, apparently the warden would rather root out all chances of collusion to the detriment of those of us inmates who have performed well and developed a healthy rapport and sense of respect without supervisors. There really is no reward for working hard as an inmate in this system.

1 comment:

Dave said...

We share your frustration, and continue to pray for you. INI. Dave and Judy Oltrogge