Kareem Moore

was a recurring character since Season 1 and introduced as the leader of the Kingstown correctional officers. Starting in Season 2 Kareem was promoted as interim Warden of the Kingstown Prison.
==Throughout the Series==
=== Season 1 ===
In Every Feather, Kareem speaks with the prison warden about the situation that spiraled out of control when Sam shot the prisoner who was being repeatedly stabbed by other two inmates. Kareem tries to defend Sam, saying that it was not Sam's fault, the inmates were moving at the time when Sam fired his rifle, it was a hard shot for a sniper, an impossible shot for a rookie. The warden then questions Kareem's decision when he said to transfer Sam up to the tower for Sam's very own protection. Kareem explains after the issue with Daryl Johnson, everyone felt that it was best for Sam to be separated from the inmates. The warden says that Sam cannot be put up into the tower and asks where do they transfer him now. Ed chimes in and says to discharge or receiving, or he drives the perimeter. Jim, disturbed by this, Jim says Sam did not do anything wrong. The warden responds and tells Jim that it isn't about punishment, it's more about Sam's protection and the inmates will kill Sam if they get an opportunity to do so. The warden disagrees with both options given by Ed and says that Sam needs to be moved out of the men's prison and which, Ed, disagrees, says that Sam is in danger if he is transferred to any other prison in the state. The warden tells Ed that Sam should be transferred to the women's prison. Ed laughs in response to this, both Kareem and Ed disagree on this move, saying that Sam is a good-looking kid, young, Ed chimes in saying that all the women in the prison will be all over Sam, creating a new barrage of problems. The warden replies to Ed saying that he does not know what to tell him, if Sam can't be trusted with the inmates, then he should pursue a different career. The warden gives all three correctional officers a choice, Sam is transferred to the women's prison or he will be released. The warden switches the conversation to the riot incident that occurred and questions why are all three leaders of the Crips currently in AdSeg, Ed states that there was a refusal to comply during a cell search. Warden asks Ed what is the protocol when the leaders of one gang are placed in AdSeg? Kareem backs up Ed's claim and says that the officers followed protocol. Ed says that he had made contact with the leadership of their rivals and let them know that the officers are aware of the power vacuum. Kareem agrees to this and Ed continues explaining to the warden that the presence of more officers has been increased at the cafeteria and in the yard, moved known gang associates out of the yard. Kareem tells the warden that they did everything they could do, but at the end of the day, they are still criminals. Kareem tells the warden that he will transfer Sam, asks the warden what he wants to do about the fight, the warden responds to lock it down. 
In Along Came a Spider, Warden Mills' office, Kareem alongside Jim and Ed are all talking about the inmates putting they're backs to their cell doors. Warden Mills says that the inmates are making a statement. Ed disagrees with Warden Mills saying that it is not a statement; the inmates are doing that so that one of the officers step up, push the inmate off, the inmate will turn around and shank the guard at the right opportunity. Ed tells the warden that it is a threat, while the warden says it's a mind game. Without offending the warden; Ed tells Warden Mills that he is misreading the room. Warden Mills switches over to Kareem and asks. Kareem tells Warden Mills that he's seen it before; but has never seen a whole block of cells do it. Warden Mills asks everyone in the room what the endgame will be, they keep the lockdown, the inmates escalate on their end. Before everyone knows it, there's a prison-wide hunger strike during the holidays. Ed tells Warden Mills that they can't blink, that the heat has to be turned up a level. Warden Mills asks how much hotter can it get? Ed responds, lights on, 24/7. and the inmates won't be given an option to hunger strike, breakfast will stop being brought to the inmates. Warden Mills tells Ed that the prison is not Guantanamo Bay. Warden Mills tells Ed that he will reach out to the Bureau of Prisons for more guidance on the problem. Ed tells Warden Mills that the Bureau of Prisons has no place in this fight. Jim chimes in and says that the Bureau of Prisons will tell them to sit with inmate leadership and negotiate. Kareem gives his opinion on the matter as well, saying that it legitimizes a point of view that is not a legitimate point of view. Warden Mills asks Kareem why is their legitimate point of view not legitimate. Ed blows up and gets on the Warden's desk and yells, saying that they're convicts. Warden Mills backfires and tells Ed to get off his desk and requests that the leaders are brought, just the leaders of each group to the cafeteria. Kareem and a team of correctional officers head to a cell, Kareem orders for that cell to be opened, the inmate is placed in handcuffs and transferred to the cafeteria where the meeting will take place with other leaders. Once Kareem and Ed arrive at the cafeteria with the four leaders, including Carlos and P-Dog, Warden Mills tells the four leaders if he can trust them to put their differences aside and sit at the same table. Carlos and the other two inmates sit, but P-Dog prefers to stand. P-Dog tells the Warden that he's the only difference that the leaders are worried about at the moment. Warden Mills tells P-Dog that he's going to keep him cuffed, but will let him sit. P-Dog strongly disagrees and tells the officers to take him back to his AdSeg cell and that he won't stay there to negotiate while having his hands behind his back. Warden Mills responds that it isn't a negotiation, it's a discussion. 
In The Lie of the Truth, Kareem, Ed and Warden Mills investigating the incident that happened in the prison cafeteria. Warden Mills tells Ed that the white inmates do not have a dog in the fight. Ed strongly disagrees and proceeds to critique Warden Mills on how he had made poorly choices with the inmates. Ed continues on by saying that Tim and Sam did not deserve what happened to them; he directly tells Warden Mills if they do not act, the inmates will strike again, again and again. Warden Mills switches over to Kareem and asks his take. Kareem tells Warden Mills that the prison should be locked down, suspects will be transferred to county, where they will be questioned by homicide detectives and therefore prepare charges as they see fit to do so. Kareem tells Warden Mills that a message must be sent, it must be sent hard and fast. Eventually, Warden Mills tells Kareem and Ed to transfer the suspects to county, but that the prison will not be locked down. Kareem chimes in and says that not locking down the prison will be a mistake. Warden Mills tells Kareem and Ed that the he gave his word on not locking the prison down; the warden continuing, he will not reprimand the innocent to punish the guilty. Ed questions this and asks the warden what he meant by "innocent" and whom is he referring to. Warden Mills responds who he does he think he's referring to, the other inmates. Ed responds back by saying that there are no innocent inmates, that is why they're in the prison. Warden Mills responds to Ed by saying that there will be no lockdown. Warden Mills leaves the camera room; Ed goes over to Kareem and asks why he did what he had done. Kareem states that he had to give the warden something, Ed disagrees and tells Kareem that he didn't have to give anything to the warden. Ed tells Kareem that he needs to get into the habit of keeping their secrets; Kareem questions Ed if it is an order, Ed says no, that it is advice between friends. Ed bluntly putting it, Ed tells Kareem to keep his mouth shut. Ed leaves the camera room afterwards. Later, Ed and Kareem with other correctional officers, head towards P-Dog's cell. Once they arrive, Ed shouts to P-Dog to turn around and walk backwards where the officers are. P-Dog puts his hands through the opening, he is cuffed. Ed shouts to P-Dog again telling him to take six steps forward and to drop to his knees. P-Dog is also leg cuffed and is lifted towards the chair. The officers strap him into the chair, a leather strap goes onto P-Dog's mouth, a mushed bag goes on top of his face and then is eventually wheeled out of the cell. Ed and Kareem and more correctional officers are seen in the prison's armory, gearing up for the prison riot. After confronting the freed inmates, a gunfight ensues. A correctional officer is killed, Ed tells the officers to back up, but suddenly the officers are overwhelmed by the inmates, the team made up of correctional officers that included Ed and Kareem were all savagely beaten. 
In This Piece of My Soul, A bloodied, savagely beaten Kareem is seen tied onto the metallic frame of a prison bed. Ed seeing Mike enter the yard, Ed pleads with Mike to get all the correctional officers out.          
===Season 2===
In Never Missed a Pigeon, Captain Kareem Moore is still so traumatized that he's hiding in his basement and has to be comforted by his wife Vanessa. Kareem was interviewed by a doctor, the doctor found Kareem in a good fit to clear him for duty. Later that day, he is seen with Carney, they're both heading to the port o'johns where there is a trio of inmates. Once they get there, a bunch of correctional officers cover the area with a long cloth while Kareem beats the three inmates senseless. 
In Staring at the Devil, Mike McLusky quickly brings his own fiendish plan together. He contacts Evelyn Foley and lays out his scheme to her that he wants the four gang leaders arrested and placed in prison, but on new charges. Then they can pick new leaders on the inside to restore balance. Once they have restored peace in Kingstown, the criminals will be released. Mike next meets with Kareem and relays the plan to the new prison boss too. Later, Kareem is joined by Robert, who starts to frisk the gang leaders. 
In The Pool, Mike has a quick conversation with Kareem, which ultimately proves just as hopeless. Mike pleads with Kareem to stop Bunny and the other gang leaders from being transferred to Anchor Bay, but the captain says it is out of Kareem’s hands.
In Kill Box, Kareem speaks with the four gang bosses, who are all gathered in the same prison. He speaks openly, admitting that he wasn’t a part of Mike’s deal, so he doesn’t know if or when they will be released, and he doesn’t care. Kareem demands that they get along during this transition, or else there will be serious consequences. Once Kareem has left the room, the Bloods leader gets candid himself, stating that he has had enough of Mike’s empty promises, so he’s going to take back control. At night, Carney sees Kareem leaving for home, Carney talks to him about the inmate who was having a seizure inside the yard. In the prison infirmary, Kareem looks at the inmate who had a seizure in the yard. Later, once Mike has called Carney, he decides to call Kareem, but Kareem ignores Mike's call. 
In Left With the Nose, Kareem calls Mike and tells him that Bunny should be released by the end of the day. Later that day, Carney walks into Kareem's office with the deceased inmate's file from Tent City. He tells Kareem that the inmate who was in the infirmary died in the morning. Kareem asks if it can be hidden, Carney tells him that the file is backdated and that they are covered from any consequences. 
In Peace in the Valley, Mike phones Kareem, they talk about Bunny's release and the rest of the gang leaders inside the prison. Mike asks Kareem for a favor, Mike tells Kareem about Jacob Reed. Mike wants to get Jacob out of Anchor Bay before things get worse for him. Kareem asks who is the kid to Mike, Mike says it's a favor for Mariam. Kareem reassures Mike that he'll try to find Jacob. 
In Little Green Ant, Kareem is still traumatized by the events that happened to him in the prison riot. Vanessa tells Kareem that they should leave, go elsewhere. Kareem's phone buzzes on the table, it's Mike. Mike asks Kareem if he had heard about what happened to Robert, Kareem says Robert who? Mike says the S.W.A.T guy who saved him prison. Kareem asks Mike what about Robert, Mike tells Kareem that Robert is in the hospital on life support. Kareem asks if it was a hit, Mike says it most definitely was. Kareem tells Mike that he is sorry about Robert, he knows he's a friend, and he appreciates what he'd do for him but Kareem doesn't want to be in the world he's currently living. He just wants to go to work, do his job and come home. Mike tells Kareem that is his job, Kareem disagrees and tells Mike that his job is to make sure the prison complies with the industry standards, that they are not negligent or abusive. Mike tells Kareem that he got shot at by the Aryan Brotherhood trying to kill him, he pleads with Kareem that he is asking for his help. Kareem tells Mike that he is going to bed now and ends the call. 
== Appearances ==
=== Season 1 ===
* The Mayor of Kingstown
* Every Feather
* Along Came a Spider
* The Lie of the Truth
* This Piece of My Soul
=== Season 2 ===
* Never Missed a Pigeon
* Staring at the Devil
* Five at Five
* The Pool
* Kill Box
* Left with the Nose
* Drones
* Peace in the Valley
=== Season 3 ===
* Soldier's Heart
* Guts
* Barbarians at the Gate
* Rag Doll
* Iris
* Ecotone
* Marya Was Here
* Captain of the Sh*t Out of Luck
* Home on the Range
* Comeuppance
== Gallery ==
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== Trivia ==
==References==
Category:Main Characters
Category:Season 1 Characters
Category:Season 2 Characters
Category:Season 3 Characters
Category:Deceased Characters