Letter from Officer J.Brooks

Tuesday, September 29, 2009


Re: Robert McGowan
Case No. CR 07-123 R


To Whom It May Concern:


I have worked with Officer Robert McGowan over the past few years. I am extremely disappointed to hear that he is facing a sentence from a system he has upheld as a California Correctional Peace Officer.


Robert McGowan is a good man and an outstanding American citizen. He is an even better Correctional Officer. Throughout my years working with him he always maintained his professionalism and he always abided by all rules and regulations.


This is a man who many officers trusted their lives with while working on the line, inside the prison walls. I find it very disheartening that a great man is being subjected to such a sentence. I KNOW from personal experience that Robert McGowan is a man of morals, ethics, and fine character.


Just a few examples of this fine character are as follows: When I first joined the department he was one of only a few officers that took time to teach and guide me with the job, this man always took time to help out people in need; he has always been there for his family; my observations have revealed that he does not tolerate immoral behavior (he has always taken pride in being a moral person).


Robert McGowan is a good man. I ask that you please take into consideration, this man’s character and background, before making any decisions. This is a man who provides for his family, is a good partner at work, and a good friend, even a good helper to those in need, who has abided by the law that he swore to uphold.


He deserves recognition for the life he has led so far to be taken into consideration.


Thank you for your time and consideration.


Correctional Officer
J. Brooks