Let’s face the facts these officers working at Rikers Island are not only doing their job but also risking their life doing it. I’ve watched many shows and documentary dealing with gangs and jail violence that I know for a fact being a guard at a penitentiary it’s an easy job. You’re always on ease, watching your back, and expecting the worst. Yes, it is very wrong to use extreme force in certain cases. However, you have to also keep in mind you are dealing with rapist, murderers, and criminals that have committed serious crimes. On the other hand, I do agree with focusing on the safety and supervision of teenage inmates. Most teenage inmates are there because they made a mistake or was pressured to do the wrong thing. These teenagers are young
