December 1, 2009
RESPONSE TIME
RESPONSE TIME
Starting in early Spring 2008, I submitted transfer packets for a lateral transfer from Corcoran State Prison to Sierra Conservation Center, due to my mother's diagnosis with colon cancer. After over a year and two interviews I did successfully transfer in July 2009.
Upon my transfer, I emailed the following letter to both chief deputy wardens at Corcoran, with the intention it be published in the IST Bulletin. Well, it wasn't. Although somewhat dated, perhaps the PEACEKEEPER could publish it? After 15 and one-half years at Corcoran State Prison, I can think of no better way to express my appreciation to everyone there.
Thank you.
Lt. John Kavanaugh, SCC
Editor's Note - We're happy to print this letter for you, Lt. Kavanaugh. Thanks for writing.
To all staff at CSP-Corcoran:
This Letter of Appreciation is submitted upon my lateral transfer from Corcoran State Prison to Sierra Conservation Center. This memo is written to publicize not only my appreciation of all those I have come to work with on Facility 3A, but more so my appreciation of all Corcoran staff.
This transfer is only because of the necessity of my elderly family. Although originally from the Jamestown area, I have established deep roots in our local community. My roots also run deep here at our institution. Fifteen years of my state service here have been more than memorial. In retrospect, I have only the most positive recollections of my interactions with my fellow employees. Before my transfer, I was anticipating many more.
I would be remiss to only acknowledge the names of those fellow employees whom I have grown close to. I have admiration for the officers, sergeants, the classification staff, and my fellow lieutenants who I have interacted with every workday. To the supervising cooks, maintenance staff, office assistants, and secretaries who may not garner the celebrity as those in uniform, you have my high regard, for without your dedication and hard work, my job would have been much more difficult.
To our medical and mental health staff, I recognize your tireless efforts are not because of court mandates but because of your genuine compassion. There may have been times it seemed not so, but I have always had the utmost respect, esteem, and reverence for our captains, our associate wardens, and the executive staff. I anticipate sharing with others at Sierra the prudence I have gleaned from our managers.
The few words on this paper will surely fade with time. The laughs, the sweat, the burdens and concerns that we have shared while working together will always be in my heart.
Lt. J. Kavanaugh
July 6, 2009
I am looking for a few good men and women who walk the toughest beat in the state to step up and participate in the Western States Police and Fire Games.
We are forming a football team out of the CDCR complex in the Stockton area. If you are interested, please email me at Largolfer1@aol.com, and I will provide you with the proper contact numbers. The dates for the the 2010 Games are July 24 - 31 in Reno, Nevada, where the host hotel will be The Silver Legacy.
To CCPOA female members: We are looking for some of our younger athletes to join with our seasoned veterans of the basketball court to come out and show LAPD and LASO that you can walk the toughest beat in the state on the hardwood, too! If you'd like more information, please email me as soon as possible. We also welcome you to participate in individual events, if that's more to your liking.
In addition, we have added a new event for all you MMA fans. It is called submission grappling. You can actually submit your opponent; there is no punching or kicking allowed. (There is also a women's division.) This event was a huge success this past year, held in Big John McCarthy studios. Come on out and test your skills. Let's see how tough you really are.
So, get in shape and join us for the 2010 Western States Police and Fire Games. I look forward to seeing you there!
L.C. Collins
