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Top Illinois Prison Officials Make Surprise Helicopter Landing In Maximum Security Prison Parking Lot, Nearly Get Killed By Guards - Our Tax Dollars At Work
Posted by Admin Published in ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — Passengers in a helicopter that landed in a parking lot at one of Illinois’ toughest prisons “are lucky to be alive,” say officials representing the state’s prison guards.

The helicopter, filled with top prison brass, was making a visit to the Pontiac Correctional Center on March 20 when it touched down in an area where guards park their cars.

The problem, says the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union, is no one told rank-and-file prison guards, who were alarmed by the presence of an unmarked helicopter in close proximity to the maximum-security facility.

AFSCME says one correctional officer in a guard tower drew his weapon, fearing an inmate on outside work detail who was walking toward the helicopter might be involved in an escape attempt.

No shots were fired, but the incident resulted in the union issuing a written complaint to Illinois Department of Corrections Director Roger Walker.

“No notice of approval of any aircraft to breach the perimeter had been shared with any operations staff at Pontiac,” wrote AFSCME Regional Director Buddy Maupin.

Maupin said correctional officers are authorized to shoot to kill in order to prevent an aircraft from assisting in an escape attempt.

“The tower officer would have been fully within his authority to open fire on the incoming unauthorized aircraft,” Maupin noted in his letter.

Department of Corrections spokesman Derek Schnapp said the helicopter was making a routine visit to the prison and it had authorization to land in the parking lot.

“The warden’s office was aware of it,” Schnapp said.

Schnapp would not address whether the warden’s office notified guards on duty.

“I’m not going to get into it as far as the logistics are on it,” Schnapp said.

In addition to stopping in Pontiac, the Springfield-based contingent of top prison officials also flew to prisons in Robinson and Ina that day. Schnapp said the fly-around was part of normal, periodic visits to prisons by top administrators.

[Movementarian]

What a bunch of idiots. The tower guy should have shot their arses.

[all4114all]

Perhaps they thought they were in Missouri. Our officers are not permitted to fire on aircraft, only the escaping offender. I can't say I would be able to hit such a small target. Oops, I hit a helicopter!

[Iowa #1603]

Originally Posted by all4114all

Perhaps they thought they were in Missouri. Our officers are not permitted to fire on aircraft, only the escaping offender. I can't say I would be able to hit such a small target. Oops, I hit a helicopter!

Iowa can't shoot at aircraft either..........................only inmates trying to board !

We have a hospital within a block of the instituiton. The sheriff's office calls to alert us of any lifeflights coming in

[Movementarian]

Originally Posted by Iowa #1603

The sheriff's office calls to alert us of any lifeflights coming in

Sensible policies for a sensible system.

[Crosstimbers Okie]

I didn't know anyone was allowed by law to fire on aircraft unless they were first fired on.

[GUNNER]

This kind of thing is just normal daily business us. SHHH, Don't tell anyone its top secret. Shoot we can barely get a report on what is going on in the institution let alone know what is happening on the grounds.

[jafish]

Retards!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GUNNER]

Originally Posted by jafish

Retards!!!!!!!!!!!!

Couldnt have said it better myself

[destroyer]

In the bop we can not shoot air craft I had a hard time understanding this do to the state system I worked for ky doc we were authorized to shoot at air craft.