Fantasy Island
My Life and Times as a New York City Correction Officer on Rikers Island
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The narrative reflects on Robert Belfiore's extensive career in the New York City Department of Corrections, highlighting his rise from correction officer to captain. He describes the camaraderie among staff in the late 1980s and early 1990s, contrasting it with the shift towards a statistics-driven environment in the new millennium. Despite changes in the system, Belfiore expresses contentment with his career and emphasizes the importance of mutual support among colleagues in the field.
