Book excerpt: Welcome to the Washington State Department of Corrections and one officer's journey to navigate his way through the system while trying to balance his personal life. There are many different colorful people from upper administrators all the way down to offenders. In the following pages you will find danger, humor, and at times stupidity. This book will paint a picture of what it is like to walk the tiers filled with some of the worst human beings that the state of Washington has to offer. It will include over one hundred different situations that have been faced and it will include the facts about the murder of a fellow Officer, a warrior sister never forgotten. If you have ever wondered what really happens in prison, this book is for you. Sit back and enjoy the picture that is being painted by Officer Giovani.