It is important to note that developing romantic feelings for inmates is generally considered a breach of professional conduct and is against most prison regulations. These relationships can compromise the safety and security of the prison, the officer's well-being, and potentially result in criminal charges or disciplinary action. " Samworth, author of Strangeways: A Prison Officer's Story and also hosts the Real Porridge podcast, said the result was inmates ‘playing’ the often ‘very naïve' recruits, using intimidation and manipulation. Warning inmates aren’t just after casual ....., claiming they sometimes also want a mule to smuggle for them, he added: "I do not know what people think they are expecting."
