Its not hard to get the respect. Just show them respect and treat them how you would want to be treated. Its the cos that talk shit and treat inmates with no respect that get assaulted. There still are some that no matter what hate police and cos and no matter how good the co is they still will do something to them but that's jail and prison
This is my cousin, huge baseball fan and this dudes got a good heart, used to take my bowling and to play baseball as a kid. He deserves nothing but the best.
I’ll come on and talk about my experience with the Texas department of criminal justice ( correctional officers) at the John m Wynne unit, in Huntsville Texas.
@@nettyballball497 I went to Ellis 1 for the academy. Worked at goree for a brief time also. But they had the nick name for the Wynne “ Walk away Wynne” for the inmates escapes before my time lol.. used to be a rock n roll type of unit from what I heard. My academy was 0903AHV.
Nick, you’re a very likable guy. I’m glad you’re following through with your case. Hopefully others in a like situation will gain the insight they need to not let the system take advantage of them. All your injuries and surgeries and they want to fire you? That’s messed up. I hope your case is settled soon. Prayers and best wishes from western Michigan.
I retired from the Department of Corrections. There are 11 facilities on Riker's Island. So it's not one jail. There are total of 20 facilities in NYC one jail in each borough. The department tried to fire me after i was seriously injured in a car accident i fought my case and won.
@@Joe-ht4hz no its not. It is 10 jails and a bit of everything else. Place is its own city and known as the worlds largest penal colony. It is also known to be extremely corrupt.
@@Joe-ht4hz😂😂😂 What did you do Google a pic & not do your research? That's what's wrong with the country today literally tell-lie-vision & the internet says a certain man is a bad person for 10 years & that really drills it into that person's mind so they think well it has to be true & don't have time to do the research because they are having to work a 9-5 just to pay the bills sometimes even a 2nd & 3rd job & the whole time that man is actually a great guy DJT24
I used to work on Rikers as well and unless youre talking about Central Bookings.. there isn't one jail in each borough. the Bronx jail VCBC closed last year..
This makes my blood boil. I started out my career in a County Jail, where I worked for 3 years and it was grueling. It wasn't Rikers Island, either. Corrections is a thankless job that nobody every aspires to do, and this the thanks the City of New York gives to this man?
@@tomdonahue4224 Nicks interview alone squashes the negative comment about nobody ever aspires to become a corrections officer. It clearly wasn’t yours, couple that with the fact it was gruelling for you for 3 years, and you reveal what type of screw you are/were. 98% of the time prison staff have earned what inmates give them. So by the sound of it you became a corrections officer because you seek validation and praise? Bad motivation for any career mate.
@@thenickwiszniewskieveryone knows Corrections is a thankless job. There are a ton a vile guards because it’s a thankless job. It also attracts a lot of people who want to abuse their power.
@@DSPsWifesBF what job is not thankless? If you’re joining the prison system for praise you are a danger to your colleagues. This type of employee is gung ho, prone to bullying and will eventually get what they deserve. That job requires decorum, empathy, confidence and teamwork. You have to really be a sad individual to bully people that are at the worst point of their lives. Not everyone in jail or prison is guilty. And a good number of inmates are savvier, more respectful and sturdier than a large portion of guards. One day you might bump into a guy you took advantage of in prison. Doubtful you would recognise him either and this may put you or your loved ones in a very sketchy position.
@@DSPsWifesBF whats your point? That makes it ok to be a cunt because you are weak but in a position of power? Until you are self employed, every job is thankless ultimately. So pull your big boy pants on, dry your eyes and start improving yourself . Like I said , prison staff earn whatever they get, good or bad, mostly.
If he gets his job back they will find a reason to fire him that's bulletproof. I have seen this before they find some rule he broke that everyone breaks they will write him up a few times and fire him.
We pick our fights. He believes wholeheartedly that this is what he wants to do. I agree that there will be a lot of different feelings about him working there again. The city will find a way to remove him after a year or so.
He won't go back to work at the same facility. They wouldn't allow that even if he is fit to work and I don't think he is. He is looking for a settlement. He wants paid for life
Former C/O here, all 6 custody levels and including Death Row. My training is that, if 2 inmates are determined to fight, then all by myself I will have no hope to break them up. Wait for backup or until you see one of them looking around for escape or help, as an indication he realizes he can't win and he wants to stop, and so at this point I only have 1 to physically restrain. But the vast majority of the time where i worked i was fortunate to have shotgun coverage as a first resort to break up fights, and usually a warning shot sufficed. Corrections is a good career if you work in a state with sensible competent prison management. Avoid states with private prisons run by corporations.
Great points sir, I went inside in and out as a youngin, I got a DUI number 2 and was in a new jail, fucking killed me bro, just had my mind so fucked man, and the sheriff's didn't give a fuck, just looking at you like a piece of shit, there were people banging yelling for help could close my eyes man, some weird ass fucking smell dude when I got bailed out I fucking cried like no other thinking this is my potential future. Let me just say man, I'm ten months sober from coke and alcohol, lost all friends, life is crazy, a dude got rolled in, he was like aye homie check my back out I just got stabbed, and shot some shit off just to break up a fight and I was just like yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh dude I'm never going back let me just say
@marcelinos4473 Usually, prison is a higher standard of living than a county jail. I'm just sayin'. I'm glad you got bail, and are determined not to go back. Over all, this country needs to improve its humanity, and especially with incarceration. I wish you the best.
This guy made a huge mistake coming on and talking about this case while it is still ongoing. They are going to use this against him in court. I’ve been through something similar and the courts will do some very slick shit and before you know it your case is wrapping up and you aren’t getting a penny.
@@KellyM-gv3bo it's a litigation were the video was recorded it's gonna speak fornit self. And I'm sure his attorney told him a few things not to mention
None of the points he made are a secret to the opposing side. His coming forward adds to the pressure to settle the suit for $$$ rather than go on trial. That's the tactic.
These are the good, moral, humble, fair and decent officers that our jails and prisons desperately need!!!!! They should've held onto him like the asset he is!! Cops and corrections always remove the best guys, they don't want them as part of their corrupt bunch :( Im sure he has ptsd from that 32mins and then them just throwing him away afterwards. I hope they give him his job back!!! I hope he gets the names of some of the inmates who were witnesses
The reason they wanted to watch you have sex with the other women officer is so they had some dirt on you, and blackmail you to do other things; like bring in drugs, phone, or other contraband. They would have made a lot more money if they got two guards to bring in whatever they want. prisoners pretend to be your best friend to get you to do something against the rules, suck them into a life of crime. Then they turn the table, and even start treating you and your family. Do not make friends with predators, no matter how friendly they seem!
No one is a slicker talker than an inmate. My dad was a corrections officer in Palestine , Texas for 9 years and he always told me most inmates have the gift to sell you a dream with their words
Nick, I hope you sue them for everything they have. Any officer who stands there and doesn’t assist a fellow officer during an incident like this, should be fired at the very least. Cowards, I hope this ends up well for you, your a good man Nick.
@@Nyjetsfan1289 absolutely. From what I understand the pays a lot better, I'm sure the benefits are a lot better, and you can retire after 20 years. But, you can only work till you're 57 cuz they don't want old folks running the prisons. I retired 10 years ago at the ripe age of 53, and I am now living my best life. I don't think federal institutions are as violent as state institutions are either.
@@leneo1731 Yes I am a felon. Went there in 2017/2018 For a gun Charge.12 straight months there is pretty Bad I was in EMTC.. The building is C76… I also just got home from 30 months in State prison same charge. I have 2 Gun chargers
I was there from 2017 to 2018 for a weapons charge. I was in EMTC… C 76. Which is the sentenced building the worst part is that horrible mess hall food my goodness.
@@davidperez5089 What is your definition of a normal person? You can be pretty normal but still do crimes. Would you call a person drinking and driving normal? Would you say people who steal money are relatively normal? Normal to me in this situation is the opposite of violence and totally mental craziness. 99,9 of the most criminal people in the world you would never know what they'd done if you just spoke to them outside prison. They're normal. Bundy was normal. Gacey was normal. Kemper, Watts, Wallov, I could go on but you get my point. HA, Bandidos and so on are the nicest guys to talk to ever. They're helpful, charming, nice, normal. We don't see these people when they're not normal so I really don't understand the use of the word normal.
NYC Civil Service - City Owned, Family Run! This guy gets his job back, he gonna end up getting jerked off his whole career, they’ll NEVER let him settle in. Look at the mayor’s BS that they sweeping under the carpet!
All Nick was supposed to do was watch & wait for the squad to respond everyone knows you do not break up any fights with inmates because that could be a set up
Unfortunately, Nick has a lot to learn about the system. He is on probation at NYC Corrections for 22 years. He is fighting City Hall. At most he is entitled to a 3/4 tax free disability pension for 1 years worth of service. This would not be much money per year. Good luck and I think you are better off moving on in your life.
I really enjoyed your story hopefully I'll find more of your stuff, I hope you win your case and keep fighting the good fight ❤thank you for your service
Usually probation is the time you have to prove your right for the job. Not making any mistakes, showing up on time, etc. after the probation period you get more leeway and have to mess up a few times to get warnings and write ups. Probation is the time they feel you and see how right you are for the job. Getting fired for no reason is illegal hence probation period and written warnings and write ups to document infractions.
the Balkan genetic pool is very potent, males look rather massive and are pretty healthy. with a little care for oneself and a lack of self-abusive behaviors (overeating, smoking, heavy drinking, substance abuse), and regular exercise, your typical balkan male would look like a pro athlete from his 20s all the way up to his 50s.
Three years with corrections was enough for me. Inmates never bothered me. Fellow staff slept with inmates, did drugs with them, and were rats and snitches. Cops hated our guts because so many of us have been arrested.
I work for one of the three agencies brought up in this video. Keep fighting this, Nick! Dont let them bully you into backing down. I find it interesting that their grounds for termination was that you "failed probation." I'm not sure how they think you getting injured while performing your assigned duties counts as failing. I'm sure your attorneys have already requested all of your employee evaluations- which I'm sure will help with your case. Good luck!
Real tough guys don’t always look it, and are very soft spoken. Be careful when you size up strangers. You never know their life story or what type of training they’ve had👍🏾
I hope he’s not going to get in trouble for speaking out while this is being litigated? I know he’s passionate about his cause but sometimes the court and work comp board don’t like this. I think the aclu should get involved as well. What about his union? I would not want to go back to working in this environment, his coworkers must be pissed he’s speaking out. If they didn’t have his back while the fight was going on how will he feel safe going forward.
I understood that a govt job that has a Union must be the first entity to fight for their members jobs. It's only after after all the Union redress have failed that one can hire an Attorney, but maybe it's different at a City job level.
He was only there 2 years talking about a rapport with inmates, not good. It takes years to develop a rapport. They were probably working him the long game. That said sounds like management screwed him over. He will probably win and get his job back, but most likely be transferred.
It’s in the Bronx. All crimes/incidents go through the Bronx courts because it’s part of Bronx County. (NYPD hates it because it adds to crime statistics in the Bronx - really should have their index on crime statistics). The odd thing is, is that the only way on to the island is through Queens.
@@antonvonmanheim4653 you can go from all the borough detention centers, VCBC, "the boat" which is basically a boat on the opposite side of Rikers island, on the Bronx side
15 yrs ago, I was blatantly sexually harassed @work, the guy was also harassing several other coworkers. It got so bad/ridiculous that my useless boss asked *me* what 2 do about the situation w the scumbag. Long story short, I go 2 HR, then retain an awesome atty...they dragged it out for 5 yrs, had me followed, it was preposterous. NOW that I can look back @what happened, I would've just quit & moved on w my life. Imo-a long, stressful legal battle is not worth it, life's too short. I really hope that Nick will prevail bc I understand why he *wants* justice, but *true* justice is *very* tough to come by in the end.
Nick and I started the academy together. Real solid guy. His story hit home for me because I too have been a victim in several situations and it fell on deaths ears. That department is disgusting and I really hope Nick gets everything he’s asking for SOON! Sad how the inmates have more rights and are far more protected than the officers who keep the operation flowing. By far the worst thankless job/career to have.
I know this would be difficult but I would really really like to see an interview with someone who worked at ADX Florence. Always been fascinated with that place.
With all respect to Mr. Goichai, this is a textbook case of why you should save for retirement in an IRA etc and not take a job for a pension. Pensions provide retirement income but are not wealth that you can control on your own. It’s best to be self reliant. Wishing him the best in resolving his case.
Problem though is many people will not voluntarily do that and contribute. Whether not up to speed, lazy, undisciplined, whatever, many people don’t take the initiative or lack the discipline to save and invest out of their own paychecks on a consistent basis. Now, if the IRA or 401(k) was mandatory unless opt out then more would.
The city of New York treats its employees like absolute trash. The things they do to teachers is INSANE. I totally understand where this guy is coming from.
This guy is talking the truth. These systems are so corrupt. So many people have faced the same bad outcome. As they say...don't get me started good luck.
Those two officers who just watched the fight and did nothing to help Nick should be in jail. The state has an obligation to protect all inmates while in their custody and also to protect the correctional officers while they are working.
He seems like a good dude that got screwed over, but in terms of an interview about being a corrections officer.. it kinda sucks. It’s just 30mins of him talking about his lawsuit..
The same happens in Los Angeles County. If an employee gets hurt on the job eventually the county forces people to demote to clerk/ laundry worker or force to retire. Yes, the government will drag the lawsuits so the person gives up. The employee lose their savings, their home….. everything. Wishing you the best!
I don’t think he’s going to get reinstated the way he wants, I don’t know why he didn’t get a full medical pension for his injuries. It’s clear he can’t go back to work there due to his injuries. That rule about the OC spray is ridiculous so if you’re getting assaulted you have to follow some protocol in case the inmate is deaf? The problem is too many police officers get a medical pension that should not and he should get it. In NJ all corrections officers are considered police officers so there seems to be a union problem here not getting these officers covered. He has my respect.
There's always more to the story if the City refuses to settle. I can tell from the interview that they believe he had some pre-existing injuries before he was employed with them, and they might have some old medical records of his to prove it. They seemed to accommodate him for awhile after the fight, but thought he was milking it. He said the Captain and the other officer were escorting a prisoner and refused to help him. As an officer, if you're escorting a prisoner, it requires two officers, and you cannot leave that prisoner with only one officer for any reason. He definitely has a point about being short staffed during the pandemic, but that's also the fault of employees claiming to have Covid who didn't and being "quarantined," for two whole weeks, because allegedly someone else at home was sick. There was a lot of BS with people being lazy during the pandemic. It's unfortunate, but the City was not going to let him finish probation and be stuck with damaged goods and someone who was going to require light duty for potentially the next 20 years. He prides himself on being "cool" with the inmates, but he wasn't cool enough for them to save that fight for a time when another officer was guarding them. Perhaps the officers who delayed helping him think he deserved to fight alone if he's always advocating for the people who do things like that. He got injured because of inmates fighting and still talking about how good they were to him. It's laughable, and could be the main reason they let him go. Sad story, but I'm just trying to give another perspective called reality. When you are an employee at will they can fire you for NO REASON. He said he was on probation, so he was an employee at will.
@@robertlewis4794 I’m sure it will play out. I mentioned the probation already. He would have been smarter to not make waves until he was off probation. Court is already in bed with the City.
I had no idea Rikers is a jail!! Wow and here I thought it was a maximum security prison. Thank you for coming and talking about your experience. Stay safe 🙏
That place is horrible ! So many people are held there longer than they should be without a bail hearing ! Unfair Everyone needs their time in front of the judge asap and go from there
Bro, I feel you 100%. State of Indiana paid out $1,000 I think to my buddy who lost his eye after an I/M stabbed him. The cellhouse should have had at least 3 Officers, there was 2 and that was the norm. I love my job but, the politics need to change. We need better staffing and resources. I hope you get what you deserve from them. The assholes need to be held accountable. - Formet Sergeant Indiana DOC (Moved onward and upward. Just not saying to where.)
I'm sure Nick was screwed over and I'd expect nothing less than gross negligence, incompetence, and corruption in the NY state agencies. But that said, does an employer have an obligation to continue to employ someone who gets injured on the job? Honest question. I'm just curious. Is their policy with regards to that specified in the employment agreement?
What a decent man Nick is, the fact the inmates came to protect him tells the story. Nick deserves nothing but the best outcome.
The dude was born in Detroit, raised in The Bronx. Respect!
well thats it mate. if a screw is decent that goes along way. in my experience 20% are decent, 20 % neutral, 50% bullies,10% absolute tyrants.
Its not hard to get the respect. Just show them respect and treat them how you would want to be treated. Its the cos that talk shit and treat inmates with no respect that get assaulted. There still are some that no matter what hate police and cos and no matter how good the co is they still will do something to them but that's jail and prison
@@DetVen why does being born/raised in a particular place afford your respect? Just curious.
This is my cousin, huge baseball fan and this dudes got a good heart, used to take my bowling and to play baseball as a kid. He deserves nothing but the best.
Your cousin is a cutie!
Nick represents the best of us! Salt of the American earth. Great interview.
Let's get this one viral. Put the pressure on the city of New York
We get what we vote for. The city is aware, the people who live in the city don’t care, hence why they keep voting blue.
Yea it sounds like they’re doin him dirty
Rikers been corrupt since the 70s nothing is changing it’s terrible
PLEASE! post the follow up outcome
Ditto!
wanted to type the same.
Omg, I frigging love this guy! His choice of dialog, specific word choice, he's so bright and honest!🎉😮😊❤
Oh you got a crush 😻 lol jk
I’ll come on and talk about my experience with the Texas department of criminal justice ( correctional officers) at the John m Wynne unit, in Huntsville Texas.
My aunt worked there I believe or maybe it was the Ramsey unit.. Huntsville ain't no joke tho..
@@nettyballball497 whose your aunt?
My ex came out of there a complete crazy person…. But then again he already may have been
Send Mark an email with a short video
@@nettyballball497 I went to Ellis 1 for the academy. Worked at goree for a brief time also. But they had the nick name for the Wynne “ Walk away Wynne” for the inmates escapes before my time lol.. used to be a rock n roll type of unit from what I heard. My academy was 0903AHV.
Nick, you’re a very likable guy. I’m glad you’re following through with your case. Hopefully others in a like situation will gain the insight they need to not let the system take advantage of them.
All your injuries and surgeries and they want to fire you? That’s messed up. I hope your case is settled soon.
Prayers and best wishes from western Michigan.
Hope this guy wins his case.
This is a classic example of how screwed up ' Corrections" is in the US..
Hopefully this guy wins the city's are corrupt as hell. And he deserves everything he's asking for .
"cities", NOT "city's".... SMH
@stanleymasterson1135 it's both.👍🏾
@@SMOOVKILL1 Wrong, take an English class
@@stanleymasterson1135 You know you can just google it yourself and see the answer.🤦🏾♂️. Why should I explain it to you. Use your brain.
@@SMOOVKILL1 You CAN'T explain it because "city's" is NOT correct... #anotherretard
I retired from the Department of Corrections. There are 11 facilities on Riker's Island. So it's not one jail. There are total of 20 facilities in NYC one jail in each borough. The department tried to fire me after i was seriously injured in a car accident i fought my case and won.
Its one Jail.
@@Joe-ht4hz i worked there for years don't lie. google works
@@Joe-ht4hz no its not. It is 10 jails and a bit of everything else. Place is its own city and known as the worlds largest penal colony. It is also known to be extremely corrupt.
@@Joe-ht4hz😂😂😂 What did you do Google a pic & not do your research? That's what's wrong with the country today literally tell-lie-vision & the internet says a certain man is a bad person for 10 years & that really drills it into that person's mind so they think well it has to be true & don't have time to do the research because they are having to work a 9-5 just to pay the bills sometimes even a 2nd & 3rd job & the whole time that man is actually a great guy DJT24
I used to work on Rikers as well and unless youre talking about Central Bookings.. there isn't one jail in each borough. the Bronx jail VCBC closed last year..
Good luck with your case Nick and thanks for promoting integrity!
This interview is exceptional. It's unfortunate that the engagement, in terms of likes, doesn't match the rapidly accumulating views.
It seldom does no?
I hope his attorney gave his blessing to come on SWU and discuss his case. I pray he wins his case!
Exactly what I was thinking! Not sure I would come and do an interview while my case is pending.
I don't think it was good legal advice to do the interview. I have a law degree and wondered the same thing.
We gotta get the update on this case Nick.
This makes my blood boil. I started out my career in a County Jail, where I worked for 3 years and it was grueling. It wasn't Rikers Island, either. Corrections is a thankless job that nobody every aspires to do, and this the thanks the City of New York gives to this man?
Yes. They have destroyed their city. Flooded with illegals that have free housing, medical care & legal representation & 10k debit card.
@@tomdonahue4224 Nicks interview alone squashes the negative comment about nobody ever aspires to become a corrections officer. It clearly wasn’t yours, couple that with the fact it was gruelling for you for 3 years, and you reveal what type of screw you are/were. 98% of the time prison staff have earned what inmates give them.
So by the sound of it you became a corrections officer because you seek validation and praise? Bad motivation for any career mate.
@@thenickwiszniewskieveryone knows Corrections is a thankless job.
There are a ton a vile guards because it’s a thankless job. It also attracts a lot of people who want to abuse their power.
@@DSPsWifesBF what job is not thankless? If you’re joining the prison system for praise you are a danger to your colleagues. This type of employee is gung ho, prone to bullying and will eventually get what they deserve. That job requires decorum, empathy, confidence and teamwork. You have to really be a sad individual to bully people that are at the worst point of their lives. Not everyone in jail or prison is guilty. And a good number of inmates are savvier, more respectful and sturdier than a large portion of guards. One day you might bump into a guy you took advantage of in prison. Doubtful you would recognise him either and this may put you or your loved ones in a very sketchy position.
@@DSPsWifesBF whats your point? That makes it ok to be a cunt because you are weak but in a position of power? Until you are self employed, every job is thankless ultimately. So pull your big boy pants on, dry your eyes and start improving yourself . Like I said , prison staff earn whatever they get, good or bad, mostly.
If he gets his job back they will find a reason to fire him that's bulletproof. I have seen this before they find some rule he broke that everyone breaks they will write him up a few times and fire him.
While his fight is a noble one I hate to see him spend his whole nest egg in vain and become embittered in the process .
We pick our fights. He believes wholeheartedly that this is what he wants to do. I agree that there will be a lot of different feelings about him working there again. The city will find a way to remove him after a year or so.
He won't go back to work at the same facility. They wouldn't allow that even if he is fit to work and I don't think he is. He is looking for a settlement. He wants paid for life
That would fall under retaliation, im sure they wouldn't want to cost the city more money for their incompetence.
There's a provision against Retaliation
Would love to hear an update on him after every is settled and hopefully he gets to go back!
Former C/O here, all 6 custody levels and including Death Row. My training is that, if 2 inmates are determined to fight, then all by myself I will have no hope to break them up. Wait for backup or until you see one of them looking around for escape or help, as an indication he realizes he can't win and he wants to stop, and so at this point I only have 1 to physically restrain. But the vast majority of the time where i worked i was fortunate to have shotgun coverage as a first resort to break up fights, and usually a warning shot sufficed. Corrections is a good career if you work in a state with sensible competent prison management. Avoid states with private prisons run by corporations.
Great points sir, I went inside in and out as a youngin, I got a DUI number 2 and was in a new jail, fucking killed me bro, just had my mind so fucked man, and the sheriff's didn't give a fuck, just looking at you like a piece of shit, there were people banging yelling for help could close my eyes man, some weird ass fucking smell dude when I got bailed out I fucking cried like no other thinking this is my potential future. Let me just say man, I'm ten months sober from coke and alcohol, lost all friends, life is crazy, a dude got rolled in, he was like aye homie check my back out I just got stabbed, and shot some shit off just to break up a fight and I was just like yeaaaaaahhhhhhhh dude I'm never going back let me just say
That’s why I think he was fired.
@marcelinos4473 Usually, prison is a higher standard of living than a county jail. I'm just sayin'. I'm glad you got bail, and are determined not to go back. Over all, this country needs to improve its humanity, and especially with incarceration. I wish you the best.
This guy made a huge mistake coming on and talking about this case while it is still ongoing. They are going to use this against him in court. I’ve been through something similar and the courts will do some very slick shit and before you know it your case is wrapping up and you aren’t getting a penny.
I agree. Why didn’t he wait till after?? He will get nothing. I agree with you.
@@KellyM-gv3bo it's a litigation were the video was recorded it's gonna speak fornit self. And I'm sure his attorney told him a few things not to mention
I'm assuming his attorney had to review and approve the edit before it was uploaded
None of the points he made are a secret to the opposing side. His coming forward adds to the pressure to settle the suit for $$$ rather than go on trial. That's the tactic.
He could actually go after those officers who didn’t intervene
These are the good, moral, humble, fair and decent officers that our jails and prisons desperately need!!!!! They should've held onto him like the asset he is!! Cops and corrections always remove the best guys, they don't want them as part of their corrupt bunch :( Im sure he has ptsd from that 32mins and then them just throwing him away afterwards. I hope they give him his job back!!! I hope he gets the names of some of the inmates who were witnesses
Jessica Boyle would be an upstanding corrections officer.
The reason they wanted to watch you have sex with the other women officer is so they had some dirt on you, and blackmail you to do other things; like bring in drugs, phone, or other contraband. They would have made a lot more money if they got two guards to bring in whatever they want. prisoners pretend to be your best friend to get you to do something against the rules, suck them into a life of crime. Then they turn the table, and even start treating you and your family. Do not make friends with predators, no matter how friendly they seem!
Wow yessss that is absolutely the reason!!!
No one is a slicker talker than an inmate. My dad was a corrections officer in Palestine , Texas for 9 years and he always told me most inmates have the gift to sell you a dream with their words
Nick, I hope you sue them for everything they have. Any officer who stands there and doesn’t assist a fellow officer during an incident like this, should be fired at the very least.
Cowards, I hope this ends up well for you, your a good man Nick.
Smart guy - keep trucking
I love the correctional officer stories please keep ‘em coming 🙌🙌
Get your money, Nick!
Worked for and retired from the Federal bureau of prisons for 20 years. The stories I could tell!
Do itttttttt !!! The people want to know,!!!!
Yes, PLEASE!!
I’m in corrections myself… I turned 35 this year and I’m thinking about moving from NYC to Jersey to join the BOP… would you recommend the Feds?
@@Nyjetsfan1289 absolutely. From what I understand the pays a lot better, I'm sure the benefits are a lot better, and you can retire after 20 years. But, you can only work till you're 57 cuz they don't want old folks running the prisons. I retired 10 years ago at the ripe age of 53, and I am now living my best life. I don't think federal institutions are as violent as state institutions are either.
Pray do tell. Moron!
I did 12 months there.. It is a wild place for a normal guy
You did 12 months locked up or with the ability to leave each day?
@@leneo1731 Yes I am a felon. Went there in 2017/2018 For a gun Charge.12 straight months there is pretty Bad I was in EMTC.. The building is C76… I also just got home from 30 months in State prison same charge. I have 2 Gun chargers
I was there from 2017 to 2018 for a weapons charge. I was in EMTC… C 76. Which is the sentenced building the worst part is that horrible mess hall food my goodness.
No offense but you gotta have some real bad luck to be a normal guy and do 12 mo., andy dufrain was normal but not guilty...
@@davidperez5089 What is your definition of a normal person?
You can be pretty normal but still do crimes.
Would you call a person drinking and driving normal?
Would you say people who steal money are relatively normal?
Normal to me in this situation is the opposite of violence and totally mental craziness.
99,9 of the most criminal people in the world you would never know what they'd done if you just spoke to them outside prison.
They're normal.
Bundy was normal.
Gacey was normal.
Kemper, Watts, Wallov, I could go on but you get my point.
HA, Bandidos and so on are the nicest guys to talk to ever. They're helpful, charming, nice, normal.
We don't see these people when they're not normal so I really don't understand the use of the word normal.
This is the way the system treats people that actually WANT to work and love their job!
He is being railroaded so I pray he is victorious with his lawsuit.
NYC Civil Service - City Owned, Family Run! This guy gets his job back, he gonna end up getting jerked off his whole career, they’ll NEVER let him settle in. Look at the mayor’s BS that they sweeping under the carpet!
I was raised on the streets and I BELIEVE this man,to the word!!!
All Nick was supposed to do was watch & wait for the squad to respond everyone knows you do not break up any fights with inmates because that could be a set up
Unfortunately, Nick has a lot to learn about the system. He is on probation at NYC Corrections for 22 years. He is fighting City Hall. At most he is entitled to a 3/4 tax free disability pension for 1 years worth of service. This would not be much money per year. Good luck and I think you are better off moving on in your life.
22 years?
Yes. While probation is technically 2 years, I have been told that COs feel like they are always on probation until retired. FYI.
Completely wrong lol
@@greese6916fortunately feelings don’t hold any weight.
Stand up guy! God bless you! 🙏
Nick you are one tenacious & intelligent man. I wish more people had your work ethic. You deserve & will get justice.✨️🙏🏾✨️
Fascinating interview! I wish him the very best. Greetings from NYC. Cheers!
STAY WITH THIS GUY!! many follow-ups needed.
Please keep us updated, Mark. This man is going to change some thangz!! He's fiery! Great Man, Thank u.
Wow - impressive! Nick is a genuinely good man.
I’d love to see a follow-up on this story, Mark!
Thank you for sharing this with us, Nick 🧚
I really enjoyed your story hopefully I'll find more of your stuff, I hope you win your case and keep fighting the good fight ❤thank you for your service
Nick- here in #solidarity Best of luck!!! Keep Mark updated.
The system should appreciate this man even considering going back to work there..❤
Speaks to his character. 🎉❤
From my understanding if you are in probation at your job you can get let go for any reason. Hope this guy wins
Usually probation is the time you have to prove your right for the job. Not making any mistakes, showing up on time, etc. after the probation period you get more leeway and have to mess up a few times to get warnings and write ups. Probation is the time they feel you and see how right you are for the job. Getting fired for no reason is illegal hence probation period and written warnings and write ups to document infractions.
That's how they do worker's comp at my job, too. They'll do anything to not pay. Ridiculous.
Love this interview! Hanging on every word!
You deserve better. I hope you get every penny!
For all he's gone through, Nick looks great for his age. I wouldn't put him beyond mid 30s!
the Balkan genetic pool is very potent, males look rather massive and are pretty healthy. with a little care for oneself and a lack of self-abusive behaviors (overeating, smoking, heavy drinking, substance abuse), and regular exercise, your typical balkan male would look like a pro athlete from his 20s all the way up to his 50s.
I love this video and Nick seems like a genuine man who wants treats people with compassion. Love love love
Nick.. I’m Albanian. I was born in Detroit and we moved to New Jersey when I was 5..Loved listening to your story.
Three years with corrections was enough for me. Inmates never bothered me. Fellow staff slept with inmates, did drugs with them, and were rats and snitches. Cops hated our guts because so many of us have been arrested.
Seems like this story is missing something
I work for one of the three agencies brought up in this video. Keep fighting this, Nick! Dont let them bully you into backing down. I find it interesting that their grounds for termination was that you "failed probation." I'm not sure how they think you getting injured while performing your assigned duties counts as failing. I'm sure your attorneys have already requested all of your employee evaluations- which I'm sure will help with your case. Good luck!
My buddy became a NYC CO at 35, served from 1999-2020, he retired a captain, his first tour was rikers, then retired an academy instructors.🇺🇸💙👮🏽♂️
Pha-Pha-Phoey.
@@345mrse Ta-ta-toothey.
One year become captain and instructor academy get story straight shut down riker island ☝️👎
This dude is a good guy! Wish him all the best. Keep fighting brother
Don't tell him that because obviously fighting for him is not well nevermind
This guy was extremely interesting! He's some swagger, for sure😎
Real tough guys don’t always look it, and are very soft spoken.
Be careful when you size up strangers.
You never know their life story or what type of training they’ve had👍🏾
I hope he wins this case 🙏🏼
Nick, I hope you win. Please keep us updated.
I support you and hope the best for you!!
I hope he’s not going to get in trouble for speaking out while this is being litigated? I know he’s passionate about his cause but sometimes the court and work comp board don’t like this. I think the aclu should get involved as well. What about his union? I would not want to go back to working in this environment, his coworkers must be pissed he’s speaking out. If they didn’t have his back while the fight was going on how will he feel safe going forward.
He's already contradicted his story right here on camera
He's already contradicted his story on camera here
@@izzydeadyet7336A few×
I understood that a govt job that has a Union must be the first entity to fight for their members jobs. It's only after after all the Union redress have failed that one can hire an Attorney, but maybe it's different at a City job level.
He was only there 2 years talking about a rapport with inmates, not good. It takes years to develop a rapport. They were probably working him the long game. That said sounds like management screwed him over. He will probably win and get his job back, but most likely be transferred.
RIKERS IS NOT IN THE BRONX Mark, It is located in East Elmhurst, Which is right outside of Queens
It’s in the Bronx. All crimes/incidents go through the Bronx courts because it’s part of Bronx County. (NYPD hates it because it adds to crime statistics in the Bronx - really should have their index on crime statistics). The odd thing is, is that the only way on to the island is through Queens.
@@antonvonmanheim4653 you can go from all the borough detention centers, VCBC, "the boat" which is basically a boat on the opposite side of Rikers island, on the Bronx side
It's a friggin' island near La Guardia airport, you dope!
15 yrs ago, I was blatantly sexually harassed @work, the guy was also harassing several other coworkers. It got so bad/ridiculous that my useless boss asked *me* what 2 do about the situation w the scumbag. Long story short, I go 2 HR, then retain an awesome atty...they dragged it out for 5 yrs, had me followed, it was preposterous. NOW that I can look back @what happened, I would've just quit & moved on w my life. Imo-a long, stressful legal battle is not worth it, life's too short. I really hope that Nick will prevail bc I understand why he *wants* justice, but *true* justice is *very* tough to come by in the end.
I’m very anxious for the update on this one!
A solid understatement on soft underbelly
I hope we get an update for this one!
Nice man, I hope and pray he wins over the city.
Nick and I started the academy together. Real solid guy. His story hit home for me because I too have been a victim in several situations and it fell on deaths ears. That department is disgusting and I really hope Nick gets everything he’s asking for SOON! Sad how the inmates have more rights and are far more protected than the officers who keep the operation flowing. By far the worst thankless job/career to have.
If he wins they will make his life miserable. He is a good man keep your chin up.
I know this would be difficult but I would really really like to see an interview with someone who worked at ADX Florence. Always been fascinated with that place.
Good job Nick. Fight for yourself. I hope others can find your strength.
This guy makes me proud to be a New Yorker! Big up Nick 👍 You got this man!
Keep on fighting dude! You seem like a great guy
The entrance to Rikers was at the end of my street & I lived in Queens!!!
I feel sorry for you. 300 aircraft landing and taking off in your front yard.
Nick please keep us updated.
With all respect to Mr. Goichai, this is a textbook case of why you should save for retirement in an IRA etc and not take a job for a pension. Pensions provide retirement income but are not wealth that you can control on your own. It’s best to be self reliant. Wishing him the best in resolving his case.
Problem though is many people will not voluntarily do that and contribute. Whether not up to speed, lazy, undisciplined, whatever, many people don’t take the initiative or lack the discipline to save and invest out of their own paychecks on a consistent basis. Now, if the IRA or 401(k) was mandatory unless opt out then more would.
Typically you have a 401k type as well as a pension in civil service.
The city of New York treats its employees like absolute trash. The things they do to teachers is INSANE. I totally understand where this guy is coming from.
WOW the gov did nick dirty, nick is a good guy ❤ he will win
Good evening everyone from Melbourne Australia🦘
Good morning from here, the midwest of the USA.
This guy is talking the truth. These systems are so corrupt. So many people have faced the same bad outcome. As they say...don't get me started good luck.
Something doesn’t add up
Let’s hope the camera footage doesn’t get lost.
Those two officers who just watched the fight and did nothing to help Nick should be in jail. The state has an obligation to protect all inmates while in their custody and also to protect the correctional officers while they are working.
Fight the good fight Nick and WIN! ❤❤
We need that update son!!
He seems like a good dude that got screwed over, but in terms of an interview about being a corrections officer.. it kinda sucks. It’s just 30mins of him talking about his lawsuit..
The same happens in Los Angeles County. If an employee gets hurt on the job eventually the county forces people to demote to clerk/ laundry worker or force to retire.
Yes, the government will drag the lawsuits so the person gives up. The employee lose their savings, their home….. everything.
Wishing you the best!
Excellent interview! Hoping you win BIG 🏆
I don’t think he’s going to get reinstated the way he wants, I don’t know why he didn’t get a full medical pension for his injuries. It’s clear he can’t go back to work there due to his injuries. That rule about the OC spray is ridiculous so if you’re getting assaulted you have to follow some protocol in case the inmate is deaf? The problem is too many police officers get a medical pension that should not and he should get it. In NJ all corrections officers are considered police officers so there seems to be a union problem here not getting these officers covered. He has my respect.
I'm watching this with 16 years in... Florida sheriff.
It's true that the good corrections officers get that respect. A beautiful thing
Mornin' all!
Morning
Good Morning
Good morning!
Good morning, all. ✌️
Good morning! 🌞
I hope we get an update on this guy!!!
There's always more to the story if the City refuses to settle. I can tell from the interview that they believe he had some pre-existing injuries before he was employed with them, and they might have some old medical records of his to prove it. They seemed to accommodate him for awhile after the fight, but thought he was milking it. He said the Captain and the other officer were escorting a prisoner and refused to help him. As an officer, if you're escorting a prisoner, it requires two officers, and you cannot leave that prisoner with only one officer for any reason. He definitely has a point about being short staffed during the pandemic, but that's also the fault of employees claiming to have Covid who didn't and being "quarantined," for two whole weeks, because allegedly someone else at home was sick. There was a lot of BS with people being lazy during the pandemic. It's unfortunate, but the City was not going to let him finish probation and be stuck with damaged goods and someone who was going to require light duty for potentially the next 20 years. He prides himself on being "cool" with the inmates, but he wasn't cool enough for them to save that fight for a time when another officer was guarding them. Perhaps the officers who delayed helping him think he deserved to fight alone if he's always advocating for the people who do things like that. He got injured because of inmates fighting and still talking about how good they were to him. It's laughable, and could be the main reason they let him go. Sad story, but I'm just trying to give another perspective called reality. When you are an employee at will they can fire you for NO REASON. He said he was on probation, so he was an employee at will.
So let it play out in court.
He says they also claim he was on probation and not protected.
@@robertlewis4794 I’m sure it will play out. I mentioned the probation already. He would have been smarter to not make waves until he was off probation. Court is already in bed with the City.
I had no idea Rikers is a jail!! Wow and here I thought it was a maximum security prison. Thank you for coming and talking about your experience. Stay safe 🙏
That place is horrible !
So many people are held there longer than they should be without a bail hearing ! Unfair
Everyone needs their time in front of the judge asap and go from there
Bro, I feel you 100%. State of Indiana paid out $1,000 I think to my buddy who lost his eye after an I/M stabbed him. The cellhouse should have had at least 3 Officers, there was 2 and that was the norm. I love my job but, the politics need to change. We need better staffing and resources. I hope you get what you deserve from them. The assholes need to be held accountable. - Formet Sergeant Indiana DOC (Moved onward and upward. Just not saying to where.)
I'm sure Nick was screwed over and I'd expect nothing less than gross negligence, incompetence, and corruption in the NY state agencies. But that said, does an employer have an obligation to continue to employ someone who gets injured on the job? Honest question. I'm just curious. Is their policy with regards to that specified in the employment agreement?
24:51 Attorney needs to sound clip this and play it as an ad 😂