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JD59 · 11-07-2009, 11:35 AM

Prisoners in Florida rushed to the defence of their guard when he was choked by a violent inmate.

Deputy Ken Moon, 64, was alone at his desk at the Orient Road Jail, near Tampa, when he was suddenly attacked by an inmate.

Prisoners save their guard's life - Telegraph

alicejb · 11-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Saw that a few days ago. Deputy Moon must have been a helluva CO (correction officer) to earn most of the inmates' respect enough to save his life.

gr8doglove · 11-07-2009, 04:32 PM

That's a nice story. Reafirms my belief that most people have some good in them.

bjh · 11-07-2009, 05:53 PM

honor among thieves. Glad they saved him!

GloryB · 11-07-2009, 06:27 PM

Glad there was finally a story from Florida that didn't make us look all retarded.

Suncoast Guy · 11-09-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gr8doglove

That's a nice story. Reafirms my belief that most people have some good in them.

I agree!

bs13690 · 11-10-2009, 03:57 PM

Good story. Would have been more impressive if this happened in Pelican Bay, though.

Bydand · 11-10-2009, 11:34 PM

Wow, that is unexpected and very nice to read (and see on the video).

Huckleberry3911948 · 11-10-2009, 11:38 PM

there are some mean people in jail i pray that the men that did this good deed are considered for early release. i am reminded that 2 BP officers were jailed for discharging their weapons when a coyote tried to kill them, subsequently several BP officers were murdered for failing to fire in the same situation, they were ordered to throw tire spikes in front of the car instead of opening fire.
clearly not standard police procedure. the sky is cryin.