By Rob Stallworth
InPublicSafety.com
It’s well known that to work in corrections, you have to have heart. You have to be a strong individual in order to work in this complicated business and be a member of the criminal justice system. Integrity, character, trust, and leadership are just some of the words that come to mind when thinking about many of my colleagues. Those who work in corrections must possess these qualities in order to work with offenders and deal with their issues that most likely placed them in custody.
But what happens when those lines cross over into your personal life and things spiral out of control?
Now, I’m not talking about bringing contraband into a facility or having a relationship with an offender. I’m talking about when your own family is in trouble with the law, the police are called to arrest them, and the cops arrive only to find out that you’re a deputy at the local jail or a probation officer.
Full story: What to do When Your Personal Life Collides with the Law
