Corrections Unlocked

Here we go behind the walls to share real life experiences with some of the finest Correctional Officers working the line.

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Episodes

Correctional Sergeant tips

Being a Correctional Sergeant can be very challenging. Here are a few tips that helped as a new Supervisor.

Oct 31, 2024•4 min

Johnny Rey, From an Officer to a Gang Investigator in Prison

We take a look into the life of Johnny Rey. Crime Investigator an author of "Yard Down"

Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Mental Health for a Prison Guard

Mental Health Awareness is something that every Prison Guard will ignore. Here is my story on why it is important and how to balance out the struggles the job brings.

Sep 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Manipulation in Prison

How easy can you get manipulated working in a Prison? It happens all the time. Here are a few tips that have helped me along the way.

Sep 13, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 13

How to take control of your Housing Unit

Running a housing unit/dayroom is challenging as an Officer. Let's talk about how to run your unit as smoothly as possible.

Jun 13, 2024•21 min

Union Strong

We go behind the walls with Correctional Officer Gutierrez. Who not only has over twenty years of experience but shares his knowledge as a Union Vice President.

May 30, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Respect in Prison

Respect is Key in Prison, and it starts with Communication.

May 15, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Self-Discipline for a Correctional Officer

Self-Discipline is something that everyone should work on. But why is it so important to a Correctional Officer?

Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Three struggles of a Correctional Officer

As a Correctional Officer you will face many challenges. Here are three we all seem to struggle with.

Mar 28, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Find your purpose

Being a Correctional Officer can be an everyday challenge. Let's take a look into the life of Officer Leon who shows us how he balances all the difficulties that come with the job.

Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 7

What does a Correctional Counselor do?

On todays episode we go 1-on-1 with a Correctional Counselor Specialist to share his experience and knowledge working inside the Walls.

Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Correctional Officer Burnout

Have you experienced Correctional Officer Burnout? What are you doing to break this habit.

Dec 28, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Qualities of being a Correctional Sergeant

What does it take to be a Correctional Sergeant? Let's go 1-on-1 with Sergeant Perez.

Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Can a female work in a Prison?

On today's episode we go behind the Walls with one of the most respected female Officers working the line.

Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Responding to an Incident

There is a right and a wrong way to respond to an Incident as a Correctional Officer. How are you responding?

Nov 21, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2

A life working at CSP-Corcoran

Take a look into the life of a Correctional Officer.

Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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