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Category Archives: Allred Files
Allred Unit – Wichita Falls – Technology and the Incarcerated
I was using my Blackberry the other day – actually I use it every day – when I thought about the plight of those who have been behind bars for decades. At the Allred Unit, those who are in “General … Continue reading
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Allred Unit – Wichita Falls – A Little Technology, Please!
Every few weeks, someone in authority needs to find out who owns a certain vehicle on the Allred Unit parking lot. For one thing, all vehicles are required to be locked and windows rolled up. A small “crack” is allowed … Continue reading
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Allred Unit – Wichita Falls – Very High Security
I was at a certain business location in Wichita Falls the other day. I won’t mention the business because I don’t want to identify the employee. The employee recognized me and asked if I still worked at the Allred Unit. … Continue reading
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Correctional Officer Screening in Wichita Falls Feb – Mar 2012
2-2-2012 – The test for the position of Correctional Officer will be given at the Texas Workforce Commission – 4309 Jacksboro Hwy., Ste 300 (at Hatton Road) on the following 2012 dates: February 14, 15, 16, 28, 29 and March … Continue reading
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Allred Unit – Wichita Falls Texas
2101 FM 369 North, Iowa Park, TX 76367 (940) 855-7477 2-12-2012 – ALLRED OFFICER ASSAULTED – While working 7-8 Gate at the James V. Allred Unit, a Correctional Officer was assaulted by an offender during mass movement to chow. The … Continue reading
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A Crafty Benefit for Allred Unit Employees in Wichita Falls
There are several craft shops on the Allred Unit where selected offenders create a wide variety of items for employees and area law enforcement agencies and officers. The offerings include leather gear for correctional officers, jewelry, paintings, pencil art, purses, … Continue reading
Equipment Upgrade Needed by TDCJ
I said I wasn’t going to trash the agency – TDCJ – and I’m not – but sometimes they deserve a rap on the knuckles. One such “rapping” is due for a situation where the agency has trashed me and … Continue reading
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Allred Unit “Child Care” Income Opportunity
The Allred Unit (our local prison in Wichita Falls, Texas) employs about 950 people. This is a population larger than some small Texas towns. There are two needs among this group that come to mind. Childcare and food. This short … Continue reading
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Wichita Falls – Cheap Car Repair – An Allred Unit Benefit For Employees
One of the many benefits of being employed at the James V. Allred Unit in any capacity – uniformed and civilian – is the availability of really inexpensive minor car repair. While they won’t tear down your engine or transmission, … Continue reading
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Working Christmas Day 2011 at the James V. Allred Unit in Wichita Falls
My assignment is the Infirmary. I get to 10-Building and relieve the night shift officer. All the equipment is present – my radio and battery, two sets of keys, body alarm, and hand-held metal detector. At the nurse’s station is … Continue reading
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