how do they treat cop killers in prison?
110347
Why do you ask? Is this about to become an issue in your life?
992054
It's called Safe Place...your probation officer or any state official could tell you more. It's only for a certain type of offenses and to my knowledge it's a program to scare them and let them see what's going to happen in prison if they don't change their ways.
353152
I just saw the last episode tonight, May 3. Those guys should be locked up for about 10 years for the first offense. They won't stop until they see some severe penalties for it. I'm not sure even the cops and judges really get it, how bad it is. They get slapped on the wrist.
43858
John's answer is absolutely correct, though I'd add one thing to it.   Punishment for criminal offenses often is dealt out in different degrees.  In California, many crimes are punishable by an upper limit of days in county jail (example: up to one year in county jail, meaning a person could get no jail time, or up to a year in jail), or by a number of determined years in prison (2, 3, or 4 years, for example).  \n\nThere are many factors that determine the sentence handed out to the defendant, but you should expect to see the prosecutor argue for the upper limits of allowable punishment because, after all, police officers are supposed to be perfect (okay, I'm getting a little testy here) or at least not supposed to go around committing crimes.  It's hard to argue that a cop should be prosecuted and punished just like anyone else, because the cops are indeed supposed to be the people who enforce the law, not break it.\n\nBottom line: John's right, but you'd probably expect to see the prosecutor at least ask for harsher sentences for cops - and maybe even get them.
70239
I say, sentence them to life in prison and put them in our worst supermax prison and keep them in the general population with a t-shirt that reads: "I'm a terrorist and kill innocent women and children." \n\nSurely the guards will turn a blind eye to whatever unfortunate things happen to a convicted terroist.  I think we would find that there is still honor among thieves.\n\nMight not deter anyone, but what will?
546520
Think of people that work IN prisons, in the armed forces, security, in law enforcement, etc. I'm less worried about people who are known to have killed than I am about the serial murderers who are still uncaught....you know, the quiet ones who are "the people next door"\n\nOK, I watch a LOT of Law & Order and CSI!
98823
It is a shame actually that in many cases prisoners are getting larger accomidations and more ammenities than the average soldier in a military barracks.\n\nI say, once they are convicted, have them doing all kinds of duties. Hard labor, intense cell cleaning each day, basic training type work hours, etc. Chain gangs would be good to have more frequent again.\n\nNow don't get me wrong. Those convicted of minor crimes that will be out in relatively short amounts of time should have jobs to possibly teach them a skil to be employed on the outside. Rehabilitate, but not in some easy or pansy way.
64526
it all depend on there behavior. if they have good behavior, and a job dutie they will get out early than what they suppose to do. trust me I know I been there to many time I know the jails and what they expect of you while you are there.
105270
well i work in the prison in texas, and they get what they deserve they are very much hated in the system they beat them up daily rape them take their food et. I am not saying i agree but everything you do comes back to you no matter!!
875271
First drugs are illegal so a punishment goes there.\nUnder the use of drugs an act of crime occurs, may not have if accused was clean.\nConsider priors he/she may have.\nThen put together a jail term and a drug rehab program.\nI would suggest  a 3 to 5 year  sentence and less time for good behavior.  \nYes you are right about a killing being less time. That really stinks.
82155
There are criminals who have committed seriously violent crimes who are deemed menaces to society. The object of prison is not only to punish, but to rehabilitate inmates. If an inmate is unable to be rehabilitated, there are two options: life imprisonment without parole, or the death penalty. It is very expensive to legally place someone on death row, It's not as though they are dragged out of court and immediately shot after 1 trial. Defendants are given every opportunity to cast doubt on their guilt, it has not always been this way. In some parts of the world, unfair trials are followed by immediate execution. \nThe death penalty may not be a good deterrent for violent crime but it is a fitting penalty for some and criminals are treated relatively well considering their treatment of the victims of their crimes.
873462
I soooo totally agree with you. I first want to say my condolences to you. Second, my friend was shot by her ex and yes, they do treat the murderer better. They treat them too good. Even if they get time and go to prison they get cable and all kinds of extra things...I understand the whole innocent until proven guilty but, it seems with some cases that is not the case and other cases they let the person get by with everything. I worked for a lawyer for 6 years and so I know a lot about the prison system and the jail system. Its not what it should be... Murderers should all be sentenced to death. I think an eye for an eye and like you said, you cant hug your sister so why should the murderer be allowed to hug anyone let alone talk to anyone....
817141
Two correctional officers were killed by inmates in MD in 2006.  Inmates are becoming more violent inside prison - nothing to do other than think of ways to kill CO's and other inmates.  Some states may treat prisoners better than MD - others far worse.
160411
They place them in special areas.  In Arizona, they are placed in Special Management Units of the state prison.  This is intended to protect them from other inmates who want to make a name for themselves by hurting a former cop.
40006
The Murderer that is being executed.  It's a consequence of his crime.
115039
9 years ago 2 men murdered my younger brother. He had met them through 2 young girls that had come to my brother looking for help. They were hungry and had no money, so my brother gave them some food. The following day he brought them some more food and the 2 men were visiting the 2 girls. As soon as my brother left after meeting the 2 men and giving the 2 girls the food, they started planning my brother's murder. They used the youngest girl to go to my brother's apartment and steal his extra key that they had noticed hanging by his door. She used some excuse to get my brother to let her in and when he wasn't looking she stole his extra key. When they knew my brother would be asleep, they used the key to get into my brother's apartment, stab him 4 times, while he was sleeping, steal his things and left him to die. Fortunately they were caught and we went through 2 years of court sessions and a trial. The D.A. didn't go for the Death Penalty (California) because it is hard to get a conviction when it would end up with a death penalty. They were both sentenced to Life + 1 year. We all thought that would be good, but 7 years later, we still have them trying to use their appeals to get away with murder (one of them admitted at the sentencing that they were the ones that murdered my brother, plus the police found my brother's things in their homes and the one was wearing my brother's football jersey when he was arrested). I resent the fact that they can still see their families, they can still breathe, they can still laugh, and try to get out by using their appeals. Capitol Punishment isn't a deterrent, but neither is prison or any other form of punishment. I don't care whether it is a deterrent or not. They killed my brother! He will never be able to get married, have children, spend time with his family, laugh, love or anything else, because they sentenced him to death. They killed a part of all of my family and left us all as victims of their crime. We can't ever see my brother again, he can't share in our family get togethers and holiday celebrations. I will never hear his voice again or get a hug from him. He won't get to meet my other brother's new baby that is due this coming April. We all lost so much when they sentenced my brother to death. They don't have the right to live as far as I am concerned. I think it is very easy to sit there and say that Capitol Punishment is wrong, and that we don't have the right to play God, but if it were your parent, sibling, spouse, child, grandchild, or even yourself that was brutally murdered,and have to sit through a trial where the crime scene photos are displayed, and seeing your loved one brutally murdered and their life blood everywhere, then maybe you wouldn't feel so holier than thou about the issue of Capitol Punishment. Sorry for writing a book, but this is a subject that hits home for me. =-(
1117727
monitor the kid, consider past of the offender, use a metal detector, anger management, stop him/her from getting a gun, have police check up periodically. have police security at the specified times around the specified targets. anger management for the offender,  after a psychological investigation give the offender jail, insane asylum, anger management and eventual release, or death if he/she actually kills someone.\n\nwhat will be done? it is hard to say, probably nothing until it is too late, maybe expulsion?