“What can we do as incarcerated people to ensure that we put the right people in office who care about our lives”?
Well, first of all, we need to tell all our friends and love ones on the outside to vote this year for candidates who are supporting “Second Chance.” Also, for candidates who are willing to push for a new “MANDATORY” legislative law… requiring that [all] Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) officials (Wardens, Majors, Unit Managers, Captains, Lieutenants, and Subordinates) to wear “body cam”, and for it to be kelp on at [all] times when enter acting with inmates. This will ensure there’s no misunderstanding as to what was said between the VADOC officials and inmates. The lack of “body cams” have clearly caused major problems within the VADOC…because most investigations end up “UNFOUNDED, due to lack of evidence. These problems could have been avoided years ago…if “body cams” were issued to every VADOC official. We need candidates who will step up and fight for the rights of incarcerated individuals. Look at the life’s that have been lost in the VADOC due to violence. We need everyone to get out there during voting time and vote for candidates who’s will to serve and protect those who are housed within the VADOC. We need everyone to get on board! Please do this for your love ones…because they need you. The time is now!!!
Secondly, we have to be proactive ourselves, and write to those candidates as well. When writing to such candidates, please be respectful and explain to them your thoughts and concerns.
Thank you,
Curtis L. Floyd, #1036136
Brilliance Behind Bars 