This past weekend the boys and I got to experience something that most people have to commit some kind of crime to get it. We got to spend a night in jail.
The city of Portland built a new jail facility to transfer and house minimal security inmates, they mis-budgeted however and it has sat empty for about a year now.
I find it very coincidental that the county sheriff chose such an opportune time to promote himself and the county by allowing the boys scouts to spend a night in jail, but of course I bite and decided it would be fun. Our meals were jail food (great diet for those of you who are looking for the newest trend). Surprisingly they had a great facility and if I was homeless and hungry I might want to try something to have an extended stay in the jail.
While we were there the boys were shown defense tactics, got to operate night vision equipment, and watch a police dog demonstration (my favorite part). The following morning they got their mug photo's and fingerprints.
Over all the experience was fun and exhausting. I' m not sure it deterred the boys from thinking jail is bad and to not want to go back there. Although they were not allowed to bring any electronics, the staff was friendly and they did not lock us in any rooms. We had the ability to go outside and walk the halls as we pleased.
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