Situational Factors In Prison

This situational factor occurred personally while working in the prison system. I was assigned to work in a building with another officer whose character was received to be lazy, nervous, and terrified of the inmates. Other officers did not want or like the fact of working with him because he was known to be timid. Being afraid is a part of human nature but, when working in a male prison it’s not ok for others to recognize this fear especially the inmates. The officer while making rounds appeared to come across some suspicious activity, I radioed for further assistance, the inmate began tussling with the officer and the male officer stood his ground and fought back in defense further assistance arrived and the inmate was subdued. The situational
character that changed was the behavior of the officer he was aware of what other officers said about him and instead of doing what was expected he performed the unexpected.