Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Turner Publishing Company, 2004
This remarkable overview history documenting more than 150 years of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) includes incredible events, characters and little-known facts that make the history of the Texas prison system one of the most unique true stories in Texas.
It includes many never-before-published historic photos of notorious criminals (including "the meanest man in Texas"), famous prisoners, early facilities and management, uniforms, major events, training, etc.
CONTENTS:
Feature of every facility statewide with historical highlights and photos
Personal Experience Stories
Tributes to Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Roster recognizing thousands of Officers & Personnel (with 10 or more years of service)
This beautiful book, bound in a handsome dark brown grained leatherette cover, features a gold metal embossed official seal of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
9" x 12", 160 pages, color and B&W photos, hardcover, ISBN: 1-56311-964-1, BT1275 / $59.95
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