Rikers Island Corrections Officer-Nick
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Nick, a former corrections officer at Rikers Island Jail in the Bronx in New York.
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What a decent man Nick is, the fact the inmates came to protect him tells the story. Nick deserves nothing but the best outcome.
The dude was born in Detroit, raised in The Bronx. Respect!
well thats it mate. if a screw is decent that goes along way. in my experience 20% are decent, 20 % neutral, 50% bullies,10% absolute tyrants.
Let's get this one viral. Put the pressure on the city of New York
Omg, I frigging love this guy! His choice of dialog, specific word choice, he's so bright and honest!🎉😮😊❤
Nick represents the best of us! Salt of the American earth. Great interview.
This makes my blood boil. I started out my career in a County Jail, where I worked for 3 years and it was grueling. It wasn't Rikers Island, either. Corrections is a thankless job that nobody every aspires to do, and this the thanks the City of New York gives to this man?
Yes. They have destroyed their city. Flooded with illegals that have free housing, medical care & legal representation & 10k debit card.
Nick, you’re a very likable guy. I’m glad you’re following through with your case. Hopefully others in a like situation will gain the insight they need to not let the system take advantage of them.
All your injuries and surgeries and they want to fire you? That’s messed up. I hope your case is settled soon.
Prayers and best wishes from western Michigan.
I’ll come on and talk about my experience with the Texas department of criminal justice ( correctional officers) at the John m Wynne unit, in Huntsville Texas.
My aunt worked there I believe or maybe it was the Ramsey unit.. Huntsville ain't no joke tho..
@@nettyballball497 whose your aunt?
My ex came out of there a complete crazy person…. But then again he already may have been
Send Mark an email with a short video
@@nettyballball497 I went to Ellis 1 for the academy. Worked at goree for a brief time also. But they had the nick name for the Wynne “ Walk away Wynne” for the inmates escapes before my time lol.. used to be a rock n roll type of unit from what I heard. My academy was 0903AHV.
Hopefully this guy wins the city's are corrupt as hell. And he deserves everything he's asking for .
"cities", NOT "city's".... SMH
@stanleymasterson1135 it's both.👍🏾
@@SMOOVKILL1 Wrong, take an English class
@@stanleymasterson1135 You know you can just google it yourself and see the answer.🤦🏾♂️. Why should I explain it to you. Use your brain.
PLEASE! post the follow up outcome
Ditto!
This is a classic example of how screwed up ' Corrections" is in the US..
Hope this guy wins his case.
Good luck with your case Nick and thanks for promoting integrity!
These are the good, moral, humble, fair and decent officers that our jails and prisons desperately need!!!!! They should've held onto him like the asset he is!! Cops and corrections always remove the best guys, they don't want them as part of their corrupt bunch :( Im sure he has ptsd from that 32mins and then them just throwing him away afterwards. I hope they give him his job back!!! I hope he gets the names of some of the inmates who were witnesses
Nick you are one tenacious & intelligent man. I wish more people had your work ethic. You deserve & will get justice.✨️🙏🏾✨️
This interview is exceptional. It's unfortunate that the engagement, in terms of likes, doesn't match the rapidly accumulating views.
It seldom does no?
If he gets his job back they will find a reason to fire him that's bulletproof. I have seen this before they find some rule he broke that everyone breaks they will write him up a few times and fire him.
While his fight is a noble one I hate to see him spend his whole nest egg in vain and become embittered in the process .
We pick our fights. He believes wholeheartedly that this is what he wants to do. I agree that there will be a lot of different feelings about him working there again. The city will find a way to remove him after a year or so.
He won't go back to work at the same facility. They wouldn't allow that even if he is fit to work and I don't think he is. He is looking for a settlement. He wants paid for life
That would fall under retaliation, im sure they wouldn't want to cost the city more money for their incompetence.
There's a provision against Retaliation
I retired from the Department of Corrections. There are 11 facilities on Riker's Island. So it's not one jail. There are total of 20 facilities in NYC one jail in each borough. The department tried to fire me after i was seriously injured in a car accident i fought my case and won.
Its one Jail.
@@Joe-ht4hz i worked there for years don't lie. google works
@@Joe-ht4hz no its not. It is 10 jails and a bit of everything else. Place is its own city and known as the worlds largest penal colony. It is also known to be extremely corrupt.
@@Joe-ht4hz😂😂😂 What did you do Google a pic & not do your research? That's what's wrong with the country today literally tell-lie-vision & the internet says a certain man is a bad person for 10 years & that really drills it into that person's mind so they think well it has to be true & don't have time to do the research because they are having to work a 9-5 just to pay the bills sometimes even a 2nd & 3rd job & the whole time that man is actually a great guy DJT24
I used to work on Rikers as well and unless youre talking about Central Bookings.. there isn't one jail in each borough. the Bronx jail VCBC closed last year..
The reason they wanted to watch you have sex with the other women officer is so they had some dirt on you, and blackmail you to do other things; like bring in drugs, phone, or other contraband. They would have made a lot more money if they got two guards to bring in whatever they want. prisoners pretend to be your best friend to get you to do something against the rules, suck them into a life of crime. Then they turn the table, and even start treating you and your family. Do not make friends with predators, no matter how friendly they seem!
Wow yessss that is absolutely the reason!!!
Nick, I hope you sue them for everything they have. Any officer who stands there and doesn’t assist a fellow officer during an incident like this, should be fired at the very least.
Cowards, I hope this ends up well for you, your a good man Nick.
Smart guy - keep trucking
Former C/O here, all 6 custody levels and including Death Row. My training is that, if 2 inmates are determined to fight, then all by myself I will have no hope to break them up. Wait for backup or until you see one of them looking around for escape or help, as an indication he realizes he can't win and he wants to stop, and so at this point I only have 1 to physically restrain. But the vast majority of the time where i worked i was fortunate to have shotgun coverage as a first resort to break up fights, and usually a warning shot sufficed. Corrections is a good career if you work in a state with sensible competent prison management. Avoid states with private prisons run by corporations.
Great points sir, I went inside in and out as a youngin, I got a DUI number 2 and was in a new jail, fucking killed me bro, just had my mind so fucked man, and the sheriff's didn't give a fuck, just looking at you like a piece of shit, there were people banging yelling for help could close my eyes man, some weird ass fucking smell dude when I got bailed out I fucking cried like no other thinking this is my potential future. Let me just say man, I'm ten months sober from coke and alcohol, lost all friends, life is crazy, a dude got rolled in, he was like aye homie check my back out I just got stabbed, and shot some shit off just to break up a fight and I was just like yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh dude I'm never going back let me just say
That’s why I think he was fired.
@marcelinos4473 Usually, prison is a higher standard of living than a county jail. I'm just sayin'. I'm glad you got bail, and are determined not to go back. Over all, this country needs to improve its humanity, and especially with incarceration. I wish you the best.
Get your money, Nick!
I hope his attorney gave his blessing to come on SWU and discuss his case. I pray he wins his case!
This guy made a huge mistake coming on and talking about this case while it is still ongoing. They are going to use this against him in court. I’ve been through something similar and the courts will do some very slick shit and before you know it your case is wrapping up and you aren’t getting a penny.
I agree. Why didn’t he wait till after?? He will get nothing. I agree with you.
@@KellyM-gv3bo it's a litigation were the video was recorded it's gonna speak fornit self. And I'm sure his attorney told him a few things not to mention
I'm assuming his attorney had to review and approve the edit before it was uploaded
None of the points he made are a secret to the opposing side. His coming forward adds to the pressure to settle the suit for $$$ rather than go on trial. That's the tactic.
I did 12 months there.. It is a wild place for a normal guy
You did 12 months locked up or with the ability to leave each day?
@@leneo1731 Yes I am a felon. Went there in 2017/2018 For a gun Charge.12 straight months there is pretty Bad I was in EMTC.. The building is C76… I also just got home from 30 months in State prison same charge. I have 2 Gun chargers
I was there from 2017 to 2018 for a weapons charge. I was in EMTC… C 76. Which is the sentenced building the worst part is that horrible mess hall food my goodness.
No offense but you gotta have some real bad luck to be a normal guy and do 12 mo., andy dufrain was normal but not guilty...
@@davidperez5089 What is your definition of a normal person?
You can be pretty normal but still do crimes.
Would you call a person drinking and driving normal?
Would you say people who steal money are relatively normal?
Normal to me in this situation is the opposite of violence and totally mental craziness.
99,9 of the most criminal people in the world you would never know what they'd done if you just spoke to them outside prison.
They're normal.
Bundy was normal.
Gacey was normal.
Kemper, Watts, Wallov, I could go on but you get my point.
HA, Bandidos and so on are the nicest guys to talk to ever. They're helpful, charming, nice, normal.
We don't see these people when they're not normal so I really don't understand the use of the word normal.
I was raised on the streets and I BELIEVE this man,to the word!!!
This is the way the system treats people that actually WANT to work and love their job!
He is being railroaded so I pray he is victorious with his lawsuit.
Worked for and retired from the Federal bureau of prisons for 20 years. The stories I could tell!
Do itttttttt !!! The people want to know,!!!!
Yes, PLEASE!!
NYC Civil Service - City Owned, Family Run! This guy gets his job back, he gonna end up getting jerked off his whole career, they’ll NEVER let him settle in. Look at the mayor’s BS that they sweeping under the carpet!
From my understanding if you are in probation at your job you can get let go for any reason. Hope this guy wins
Stand up guy! God bless you! 🙏
Unfortunately, Nick has a lot to learn about the system. He is on probation at NYC Corrections for 22 years. He is fighting City Hall. At most he is entitled to a 3/4 tax free disability pension for 1 years worth of service. This would not be much money per year. Good luck and I think you are better off moving on in your life.
22 years?
Yes. While probation is technically 2 years, I have been told that COs feel like they are always on probation until retired. FYI.
For all he's gone through, Nick looks great for his age. I wouldn't put him beyond mid 30s!
We gotta get the update on this case Nick.
That's how they do worker's comp at my job, too. They'll do anything to not pay. Ridiculous.
Would love to hear an update on him after every is settled and hopefully he gets to go back!
My buddy became a NYC CO at 35, served from 1999-2020, he retired a captain, his first tour was rikers, then retired an academy instructors.🇺🇸💙👮🏽♂️
Pha-Pha-Phoey.
@@345mrse Ta-ta-toothey.
STAY WITH THIS GUY!! many follow-ups needed.
You deserve better. I hope you get every penny!
The city of New York treats its employees like absolute trash. The things they do to teachers is INSANE. I totally understand where this guy is coming from.
15 yrs ago, I was blatantly sexually harassed @work, the guy was also harassing several other coworkers. It got so bad/ridiculous that my useless boss asked *me* what 2 do about the situation w the scumbag. Long story short, I go 2 HR, then retain an awesome atty...they dragged it out for 5 yrs, had me followed, it was preposterous. NOW that I can look back @what happened, I would've just quit & moved on w my life. Imo-a long, stressful legal battle is not worth it, life's too short. I really hope that Nick will prevail bc I understand why he *wants* justice, but *true* justice is *very* tough to come by in the end.
Bail is proof the system is corrupt
Ya the whole thing is bs. Just a money-making machine. I had someone accuse me of doing something I absolutely did not do. They were simply trying to get me arrested out of spite. They accused me of threatening their life. My bail was 5k. I of course did not have it. So I sat in jail for 6 weeks. I finally was able to get out when I dropped the bail down to 1500 for me. Moral of the story, the system is not fair, nothing fair about it. You should not be able to jail someone when there is absolutely zero proof. They said I had a history because I got into a fight back in 1999. They use that to act as if I was violent and this was my second offense. Mind you I was being accused of using words, threatening them, no physical violence. Zero evidence. It doesn't matter. Be careful people. You can be totally innocent but end up in one of these absolutely ridiculous situations that could potentially ruin your life depending on how it goes..
Diddy disagrees FREE DIDDY!!!
@@Sangria Free the Menendez brothers!!
Yeah @@island661... They've done their time. It was a vicious crime, but with the exigent circumstances surrounding that case, id say 30+ years is enough.
Same as parole. Fuckin bulllshit.
I hope he’s not going to get in trouble for speaking out while this is being litigated? I know he’s passionate about his cause but sometimes the court and work comp board don’t like this. I think the aclu should get involved as well. What about his union? I would not want to go back to working in this environment, his coworkers must be pissed he’s speaking out. If they didn’t have his back while the fight was going on how will he feel safe going forward.
He's already contradicted his story right here on camera
He's already contradicted his story on camera here
@@izzydeadyet7336A few×
I understood that a govt job that has a Union must be the first entity to fight for their members jobs. It's only after after all the Union redress have failed that one can hire an Attorney, but maybe it's different at a City job level.
If he wins they will make his life miserable. He is a good man keep your chin up.
Nice man, I hope and pray he wins over the city.
The system should appreciate this man even considering going back to work there..❤
Speaks to his character. 🎉❤
This dude is a good guy! Wish him all the best. Keep fighting brother
Don't tell him that because obviously fighting for him is not well nevermind
With all respect to Mr. Goichai, this is a textbook case of why you should save for retirement in an IRA etc and not take a job for a pension. Pensions provide retirement income but are not wealth that you can control on your own. It’s best to be self reliant. Wishing him the best in resolving his case.
Problem though is many people will not voluntarily do that and contribute. Whether not up to speed, lazy, undisciplined, whatever, many people don’t take the initiative or lack the discipline to save and invest out of their own paychecks on a consistent basis. Now, if the IRA or 401(k) was mandatory unless opt out then more would.
Typically you have a 401k type as well as a pension in civil service.
Nick is telling and talk too much about his case in public. It’s not a good sign. I retire from NYC correction . Did 20 yrs completed
How did I know his captain was a woman?! She did not want to get hurt so she stood there and watched a fellow officer risk his life.
Very common anytime women are in such positions.
Are the two of you twats?
Maybe this happens with females in The US, which I highly doubt, but it for sure would never happen in the part of the world I live in!
I think having female counselors at men's prisons is a good thing. They have a different energy and some men are easier to get through to if you're a woman. As far as officers no way.
The two people who watched sat back and watched the two crazies fighting were men..
Love this interview! Hanging on every word!
Good job Nick. Fight for yourself. I hope others can find your strength.
As a California girl, I absolutely love East coast accents 😍😍😍
What about Midwest? lol.
Yo! I frumm New Yawk. Sen ya pictures.
Real tough guys don’t always look it, and are very soft spoken.
Be careful when you size up strangers.
You never know their life story or what type of training they’ve had👍🏾
Nick- here in #solidarity Best of luck!!! Keep Mark updated.
This whole world is corrupted. Corrections in any state are horrible. I personally know about 5 people who finished their retirement from Rikers Island and had miserable time. Some have lifelong mental and physical issues. I hope this correction officer gets what he's entitled to? God bless us all in this difficult world. 🙏
I agree with you. We live in a very corrupt system and it’s getting worse.
I work for one of the three agencies brought up in this video. Keep fighting this, Nick! Dont let them bully you into backing down. I find it interesting that their grounds for termination was that you "failed probation." I'm not sure how they think you getting injured while performing your assigned duties counts as failing. I'm sure your attorneys have already requested all of your employee evaluations- which I'm sure will help with your case. Good luck!
The fact that these inmates helped this man instead of his peers and superior officers speaks volumes. I hope this man wins his fight against the Department of Corrections. They allowed this CO to break up a fight between 2 men all by himself and just watched as if they were viewing a movie. I hope he can get the last laugh. Rikers is no joke. I've had a couple of relatives locked up as well as neighbors. I hated when i made a visit.
This guy was extremely interesting! He's some swagger, for sure😎
Fight the good fight Nick and WIN! ❤❤
Seems like this story is missing something
I like this man Nick, he's speaking the truth about a bad situation Riker's put him for being so under-staffed during a crisis situation.
I like interviews with people like Nick, not those horrific people in West Virginia.
Good evening everyone from Melbourne Australia🦘
Good morning from here, the midwest of the USA.
It's true that the good corrections officers get that respect. A beautiful thing
I wish we had as much rights in Pennsylvania as much as New York has. This happens every day. Ppl get fired for any reason they want
Pa and new York are both at will states. You can be fired for any reason or no reason, unless it's for being in a protected class- like your color, religion, gender etc
I love the correctional officer stories please keep ‘em coming 🙌🙌
Mornin' all!
Morning
Good Morning
Good morning!
Good morning, all. ✌️
Good morning! 🌞
The entrance to Rikers was at the end of my street & I lived in Queens!!!
Sounds very dangerous going back to his job. Once you take your employer to court, it will never be the same and they will make your like miserable.
NY should have zero retaliation
Hes so heart broken at the system and just wanted to still be working there but with competent co workers
100%🎉🎉🎉
Nick and I started the academy together. Real solid guy. His story hit home for me because I too have been a victim in several situations and it fell on deaths ears. That department is disgusting and I really hope Nick gets everything he’s asking for SOON! Sad how the inmates have more rights and are far more protected than the officers who keep the operation flowing. By far the worst thankless job/career to have.
I hope you win millions. You deserve it. How sad that nobody helped you.
I hope he wins this case 🙏🏼
When he said there was no witnesses except inmates, and mark asked him, "I thought you said the other guards were watching" he started stuttering like crazy
yea he's full of it
Ya the inconsistencies in his story aren’t even worth mentioning. I feel bad saying it, but this guy is a fucking schmuck.
Glad someone else caught that too
Timestamp?
@@whoisharo4689
18:40
He was only there 2 years talking about a rapport with inmates, not good. It takes years to develop a rapport. They were probably working him the long game. That said sounds like management screwed him over. He will probably win and get his job back, but most likely be transferred.
Been doing corrections my whole adult life. Never once had anyone asked me to be dirty. I guess some people carry themselves differently.
Keep on fighting dude! You seem like a great guy
RIKERS ISLAND IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!! IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SHUT DOWN BY NOW. WTF IS GOING ON.
The voguing queens at Riker's are some of the most vicious inmates. For real real. 👠
Just know your doing time with these guys so get your money but don’t lose focus of your family. Always know no one is your friend. You can make money but you will never be able to your time back.
My boss and friend works in Rikers. He tells me it’s hell on earth, sounds like it
RIKERS IS NOT IN THE BRONX Mark, It is located in East Elmhurst, Which is right outside of Queens
It’s in the Bronx. All crimes/incidents go through the Bronx courts because it’s part of Bronx County. (NYPD hates it because it adds to crime statistics in the Bronx - really should have their index on crime statistics). The odd thing is, is that the only way on to the island is through Queens.
Nick, I hope you win. Please keep us updated.
Something about this guy seems shady af.
Absolutely nothing shady about him.. in fact he’s one of the most genuine people you’d ever have the pleasure of meeting.
All Albanians are sketchy con artists
@@vikijay2278 nah. I’m a good read of people. This guy is a shady pos. :)
They BETTER bring him back! He is the EXACT employee a company should WANT!!!! If they don't, it will be their loss!!!
For some reason I don’t think this is going to shake out the way he thinks it is going to shake out, but I’m rooting for him.
Idk it’s hard to believe this guy after he can’t have a witness but 2 guards were present?😂
When mark asked him that he started stuttering like crazy! Better get his story together before Court!
@@izzydeadyet7336 exactly and why even talk about the case on a huge platform like this smh who am
I though 😂
@@NUTSOCLIPSprobably because the cases are over
You are misunderstanding. His employer tried to bring in witnesses to claim that he was not injured or to dispute what he said happened. That's what they do in these workers comp cases. He had Witnesses himself that saw the incident.
Rikers is closing down in 2026
Work in the tombs that's Manhattan jail.
I'm like him. I gave inmates what they were entitled to. No more No less. I showed respect and most gave it back .
Something doesn’t add up
Let’s hope the camera footage doesn’t get lost.
I don’t think he’s going to get reinstated the way he wants, I don’t know why he didn’t get a full medical pension for his injuries. It’s clear he can’t go back to work there due to his injuries. That rule about the OC spray is ridiculous so if you’re getting assaulted you have to follow some protocol in case the inmate is deaf? The problem is too many police officers get a medical pension that should not and he should get it. In NJ all corrections officers are considered police officers so there seems to be a union problem here not getting these officers covered. He has my respect.
24:51 Attorney needs to sound clip this and play it as an ad 😂
I applied for corrections officer in the United States and I am from South Africa
Nuh uh
@@jamiejones6994 you're me and ypu applied.
@nzieller Dew what?
I got caught driving in Manhattan without a license and was sent into the "tombs" for 13 hours until I saw a judge, the court I was brought to is the only court in the court in the country that's in session 365 days a year 24 hours a day including all holidays, luckily I was released by the judge because my next step would have been rikers
Mark is like no patient with him at all 😂
I know it's different in the USA with publicity around legal cases, but I can't help feeling he shouldn't have done this interview, i.e., the city claiming that anyone who might have seen this could have been prejudiced (against them) by it.
100% 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I feel so bad this happened to him and even worse that he is so confident that he will win this case. I felt the same exact way. I never missed a day of work. I loved my job for 12 years. And I had good lawyers but it doesn't matter. Most people don't win this case. I hope he does though. It's written in their contract that they don't have to give a reason to fire you. And he thinks they will give him his job back? Lol. That's just delusional. I hate what happened to him. It sucks. It happened to me a long with ten other people I worked with. There is no beating it. This same thing happens every single day thousands of times in the U.S. the employee doesn't lose this case. Sorry man.
This dude is sincere.....
I really enjoyed your story hopefully I'll find more of your stuff, I hope you win your case and keep fighting the good fight ❤thank you for your service