Jefferson County Jail

Inmates

Interview with Cami, Tombstone and Strawberry


JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates?
Cami: Yeah, I found that women are very moody and temperamental, especially when their freedom has been taken away because of there own stupidity. I found that staying to myself for the most part kept me away from conflict for the most part. I wasn't there to make any friends, therefore I didn't.
Tombstone: Yes, there are some rough ass people in a County lock-up; you have to be real careful not to disrespect anyone;there were 4 fights in the pod I was in,in a 3-month span.
Strawberry: well that all actually depends on your roommates and your attitude...i kept to myself the first month...then as they got to know me they warmed up and i was accepted into a crew.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
Cami: I had to set my schedule for the day according to how late the other roommates slept in my pod, if they were up late I would be up late to because of the noise, and if they slept in late I would either sleep in late myself or get out of my pod and go to the dayroom where all the other inmates would watch tv and stuff.
Tombstone: Stick to yourself,you`ll see the troublemakers right off,& try to avoid them unless you want more time added to you; you also have to really watch out for some of the Deputies,they are rougher than some of the Cons,I saw one drag a young guy down a flight of stairs,feet-first,hitting his head on each step.
Strawberry: Watch my mouth and my actions...and just try to stay out of peoples way.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate if you knew one?
Cami: No, they do not give you any choice in who your roommates at all, you are just stuck with whoever you get, unless there is a conflict between two individuals, than they will move you to a different sector.
Tombstone: No, they place you by whatever space is available,its really over-crowded there,I had to sleep on the floor on a mattress..
Strawberry: NO!