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7/10
Nasty Attitude at the Jail
nettyshreve23 August 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The little blonde that's at the Jail in Intake....she has an attitude thats makes me wanting to punch her right in the face...she is not the best person to be dealing with people she has the worse attitude....you know the dirty blonde who talks down to people....now the older officier she has class ..she gets more done by talking to people with kindness....that dirty blond little girl and that is what see is....a little girl....now I realize you need to be tough...but she eggs people on by just the way she talks.....not good in authority.
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8/10
Guilty pleasure until Nicole Sittre...
WaldoLydecker124 June 2022
In 2022, we've been watching episodes of this show from several years ago. The guard/officer/prima donna by the name of Nicole Sittre is one sorry piece of work. She obviously enjoys being on camera, as she shows off/acts in order to be the center of attention. Worse, she picks at the inmates, females in particular, obviously trying to provoke them into making scenes for the camera. She pokes and prods, quizzes and judges until the unfortunate object of her disdain until is either weeping or furious. Her most telling statement about herself was when she said she PRETENDS to be interested in the inmates. You can tell from her smug and superior attitude that she thinks far too much of herself. She's kinda cute at first glance, but she ain't nearly as cute as she thinks she is, especially after you get to know her.

Shame on her!

(And NO ONE, neither inmates nor staff, knows how to pronounce "recognizance," changing the 4-syllable word into a 3-syllable one.
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6/10
Nicole Sittre, Fan Favorite
nver-051445 July 2022
I cant believe they're still having the Jail reuns on again. Some are from way back in 2007. Imagine having the worst night of your life on continuous reruns. I think that's why they decided not to continue doing new shows after about 2012. It was unfair to the inmates.

Anyways Nicole Sittre is definitely the star of the show. She speaks to inmates in the most snarky condescending manner like you would speak to an errant 5 year old. It does produce a reaction. She's like a passive / aggressive officer who wants to appear to be nice but actually wants to get the women in the restraint chair. She's good looking and likes to play the game of whether she's gay or straight. For good TV she makes like she thinks some of the inmates are attractive to her. I wonder if she still works in the jail 15 years after she started? That would be a long time to work in booking. I don't see any signs of her on social media. Looking for an update on her!
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1/10
Nicole Sittre needs to be fired!
WhiteRabbit70210 February 2023
Nicole Sittre, a perfect example of how these detention officers push the buttons of already irritable people. She can see when someone is agitated...and what she does is provoke them in hopes of them losin control so they she can use force. She totally gets off on it.... These female officers really enjoy imposing their authority onto these detainees, especially the females. They know that a lot of these people are already upset...they're drunk, they're high, some of them have mental health problems, etc... so why provoke someone that's already in a bad way... they talk about having interpersonal communication skills, but it seems as though they've all missed the memo on how to use that asset properly. The only time they ever de escalate, is after they have already riled someone up and had the opportunity to use force against them... then they pretend to de-escalate. Nicole I'd famous for trying to get a reaction out of people. She speaks to people like they are less than... But people are still people...they're are good people and bad people in this world, and unfortunately a perfect storm is when a bad person takes up a career as a correctional officer or a police officer...and it happens more often than not. It's almost like a free pass for abusers to take advantage of their position of authority. Nicole Sittre has abused her authority by provoking detainees. No wonder the public has no respect for them. She needs to be fired or re educated. She gets totally excited when she is able to get under someone scared and cause a reaction. Her behaviour is intentional. She pretends like she's not doing anything at all, but it's so obvious that she's instigating. Disgusting. I've never been to jail, I'm not a criminal... I'm just a hard-working person.... So I'm not biased. I've always supported the police department, but when I see things like this it makes me want to cancel our yearly financial contribution. Shame on LVMPD officers, especially Nicole Sittre.
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2/10
A Glimpse into an Era Lacking Officer Accountability
macurry-5650816 January 2024
I used to occasionally tune into this show during its initial airing, but often changed channels due to the officers' harsh and antagonizing treatment of arrestees. My ethical concerns about exploiting individuals in vulnerable situations for entertainment were a constant conflict. Re-watching the show in 2023-2024 reveals a noticeable contrast, showcasing progress in holding law enforcement accountable and agencies prioritizing de-escalation tactics, treating citizens more humanely.

Before the era of body cams, these shows were our only glimpse into such incidents, dependent on agency cooperation, often leading to narratives favoring the agency and neglecting the suspects' side. In one episode, a man sharing his assault incident by a cop was asked what he did because a cop would never just put their hands on someone for no reason....which we know to not be true.

Other scenarios include instances of disdain towards a gay men, hostility in language barrier incidents, aggressive treatment for minor offenses, and officers manufacturing narratives by intentionally escalating to violence. Any attempts to de-escalate seem to only follow intentional escalations to capture sound/video bites. Even in non-escalating scenarios, officers interviewing suspects come across as condescending...and extremely insensitive. In one episode woman arrested for prostitution informed the officer she had lice, scabies, and was positive for hepatitis...and she told the officer she was letting her know in case they needed to follow any particular medical procedures. The officer questioned the lady in a manner that left the women in tears and accusing the officer if trying to humiliate her and make her feel guilty. The officer escorted the woman through the crowded jail lobby loudly responding "you're out there working the streets, you're tough, you're the one out there throwing these things around."

In today's era of body cams, the question arises: Is it ethical to exploit these incidents for entertainment without intent to improve our systems and the lives of the most vulnerable? My instinct is "no"...but at the same time, body cams seem to have influenced a more equitable application of the laws and those featured in the videos include a more diverse array of people rather than just the vulnerable population we see featured in these shows.
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