My brother worked in a federal prison for more then 20 years. I did experience the way it changed him. He was always so closed off emotionally. Every now and then he would tell me a story. But he would never go into detail. One time I went to look for him at work. I lived far from home and when I visited I wanted to see him so I went to his job He was happy to see me but he asked me to never visit him again because the inmates see everything. It’s an insane job and I wish the system gave mandatory therapy to all employees. Rest in peace I lost my brother to cancer three years ago now.
@@AliJacobson-u6r Some of the shit they peddle to kids on some YT channels is far worse than this guy telling a story that's true. Or maybe parents can monitor what kids are doing? Parenting maybe?
Was about to say the same. If someone is “triggered” by this type of stuff, they should be watching Barney. Bunch of pu$$ies were surrounded by now. Fkn lame.
My grandfather was a correctional officer for many decades he always told me you respect them they respect you but never trust them. Once when we were in public I was with my grandpa and his wife my grandma just shopping or something and an old inmate recognized him and came up to say hi luckily it was a positive encounter but I remember my grandpa sending me and my grandma to the car while he stayed to talk. He trained me young that if an old inmate were to ever approach him I was to always leave the area because of safety reasons you never knew if they’d be in a good mood or not. He always kept me safe and I appreciate him so much for that.
I spent two years as a C.O. As a young man it was always my goal to be involved in law enforcement. I passed my exams with LAPD, my background, medical etc. Got my academy invite. But just as I was celebrating making the next step..my wife at the time expressed her concern as well as my mother of the dangers of what a cop will endure. Out of respect I told them I would think about it further. During my wait time to start the academy I applied with the CDC. Got a call to test, past it and moved onto the panel interview. I made the choice to pursue the CDC route. Started my training courses, report writting, first aid training etc. My first day was very intimidating to say the least. I was what I thought a decent sized 21 year old man. Every where I looked was a huge rocked out grown ass men. The first minute with my FTO a inmate walks up to me and says whats up newbie!! Get ready for some fun he said. Needless to say I was thinking wtf did I get myself into. What this man is saying is all facts. Inmates have all of the time in the world to think of ways to snatch your morals up. First month I was there what they call a norteno hit the yard. I was not familiar with the nortenos vs surenos beef. Young man never even made it to his bunk. 25 youngsters with rocks in a sock beat him to death in a bath house with his laundry bag still in hand. Two weeks later I saw a man get stabbed to death over a 5 dollar tattoo. Yes 5 bucks! You learn a lot fast. Its sink or swim. One of my coworkers I got hired on only lasted 6 months. Caught bringing in vodka to a Indian fella. A month later another CO busted for bringing in drugs. Two female officers..rolled out for getting caught having sex with inmates. After a couple years I honestly wasn't feeling it. Reasons are..most but not all officers are kids that got picked on, bullied, and not open to see how others lived, or uncultured. This was there way to get payback. The way the system for the most part treats inmates is shameful. Yes they broke the law, yes some are piles of shit. But for the most part they fucked up..like most of us do. Its a savage cycle after you pickup a number. Most have zero chance of fixing there life. People need to realize most of these young men grew up without a father figure, in a rough area and not a lot of hope from day one. Is that an excuse to bang? or hit a lick? I can not answer that because i never lived a day in the life. I never once brought contraband in but I did know I was not fit for the job. I cared too much. That place can and will eat you up. Its not for the weak. I chose to move on because my own superiors treated me as if I was a bad person because I talked to inmates and treated them like humans. My final straw was when the yard jumped off, meaning a riot kicked off. When a couple hundread inmates ran in my direction like a stampede to get to a group, and I was not touched..my L.T thought to not ask if I saw anything, or if I was hurt..but asked me to come into the watch office and empty my pockets! He was insinuating I wasnt ran over because I must be bringing in dope. I knew this job was not for me. Reform these men...only god can judge them.
I was a CO for 3 years in a state prison. I was diagnosed with PTSD after I left - my life has never been the same. I quit 10 years ago. MAD respect for anyone who chooses to be a CO. They are underpaid.
Half of them are corrupted in the California system among others. Many are on the take. The COs smuggle drugs and other paraphernalia in for the inmates. The COs can be savage as well. Much like police they need higher education, more adequate training, and higher wages. That’s how you sweep corruption.
He’s lying so you can click his Paterson , I find it funny that he pays these people a few hundred bucks while he profits off their pain and he’s a honest guy ???
I was locked up for 13 years of my adult life. I’ve seen some crazy shit. Thank you father God for delivering me from my old life and making me a productive member of society. I was a drug offender. Distribution and possession. Prison is a whole another world. Politics are different rules are different. Respect is everything.
That’s why people are getting killed left and right on the street. Respect! People who have nothing in the world want to be thinker of and respected at like they were mafia bosses who took care of there while neighborhood. Mens egos destroy them and cause them to destroy other men women and child. You might have more money they me but you ain’t a better man then me.
@@christophershelton1735 not only did I learn a lot about myself as a woman... But I was super naive as to the crimes women committed.. Did 5yrs in Ohio Marysville ODRC... I got into a fist fight w a family member... It turned into a felony felony assault... So because of a fist fight I was locked up with child molesters and baby killers... Literally for the first 18 months of my sentence I was a pink shirt... Because you are classified that for the first year and then you have a chance to pop down to a medium security which is a green shirt.. but I got into a fight after 6 months and ended up with a hole shot and so I had to start my 12th all over again
My husband was a CO at a USP. He was on their SORT team. His job almost destroyed our marriage. No one can fathom the mental turmoil these COs experience.
@@erache6667 luckily none. It was more him being angry all the time. He had a solid group of guys there. They had several women though that definitely tried.
@@rmarc1820listen, some COs are faithful. None of the COs in my facility cheat, they are faithful to their spouses. We all have each others backs. They do their 8 and hit the gate. Or 16, or 22s or whatever they have to work. They go home. That’s our rule, we all go home at the end of our shift. Nothing else matters. We sacrifice so your spouse can go home to you and their kid(s). Their mom and dad. Their siblings. We don’t care to cheat or hurt the people they love. We see enough of that watching PIOCs that destroyed their lives by making poor choices. Last thing a CO will do is throw away the stability and solid ground they have to go back on to after dealing with this environment for 16+ hours a day/night.
This was very informative thank you. I'm a retired professional firefighter and I know exactly what kind of stress there can be when feeling like "something could go down" at any moment. When at a fire station, when not on a call, there's that bell staring at you in the face. At any second you could go from having a casual conversation to total chaos. Often in the middle of the night. I have nothing but total respect for people who work in prisons. Bless you all. The constant alertness and anticipation can make people very sick very young. Lord knows I've been to plenty of funerals for my former coworkers. Please stay healthy out there and if you think you need help, take it.
so true, i wonder if somehow this is how he compartmentalised his life to survive... almost like reading another person's tale. kudos to him...i wouldn't last a millisecond
the guards are usually on par with the prisoners in terms of criminality, this stuff is very very very common. It makes sense he would be neutral because he knows he's just as "bad"
@@crackthefoundation_no. It’s not. USPS Victorville doesn’t have one under per week. The U.S. has more prisons than colleges and in 2019 only 143 homicides occurred across all of them. He’s full of shit.
When I first started I asked an older inmate for advice one time and I’ll never forget what he said. He said “ya know sarge the only reason you get to get home at the end of your shift is cause we let you”. I said “what do you mean”? He said “think about it. Out here in the wing, there’s 75 of us, and only 1 of you. That little can of hot sauce you carry on your hip (pepper spray) won’t get you very far. All it takes is for three or four of us to grab you and hold you down while another person slices your femoral artery and another person holds the door. Before Sgt XXXX or Capt XXXX gets here to save you, you’ll have bled to death on this concrete floor. And it don’t mean s**t to us, we already in here for life, what they gonna do give us another life sentence?” He then said “that isn’t a threat, but you asked for advice and I guess what I’m sayin is that yeah you got that badge and we have to listen and all that but respect is king here. We know you gotta job to do and we respect it. But we’re felons man, our job is to f**k with you and it’s your job to catch us. In prison, respect is given, not earned”. From that day forward, every inmate I interacted with, I treated with a mutual respect and never had any problems. I think about that story often. Then I couple that story with the stuff I saw done to other inmates and I think “holy s**t. This dude is right…”
My entire family works in corrections in SoCal-some of them retired now. I understand why they stayed; overtime and benefits are superb. One of my relatives retired at 50. But, they’ve also seen and been through a lot. Some know how to leave the trauma at work and turn it off, and others I’ve noticed start drinking to cope. It’s exactly why I never went that route in my career. My heart goes out to law enforcement, especially in corrections. Thank you for sharing your story.
I salute your family that are walking the TOUGHEST BEAT IN THE STATE , the average person really doesn’t know or understand what happens behind bars , I retired after 32 years of state service. For years people would tell me how in the world are you retired at 50 ? So I would tell them a few P G Stories and then ask do you really want to hear the X Rated goriest ones - most would say no thank you. I spent countless hours, days in I.C.U.s and E.R. s in several local hospitals with inmates who either tried to kill them selves or were assaulted by multiple inmates. The job isn’t for the faint of heart and I purposely blocked every single female in my family that tried to join CDC . Because of TH-cam policies I will give you a P.G. version ; When you dance with the devil- he doesn’t change 🤔think about that for a long time . The department will change you - regardless of whether you see it or not, my son in law just hit his 12 yr mark , alcoholic, ptsd and every time we talk his says . I didn’t believe you when I started but after working in a level 4 for 12 yrs I can’t wait to RETIRE in a few years
@@alexremus7419 that paycheck. Prison guards are the biggest victims because reg peeps can't call them out on their bs. They can craft whatever fairy tales they want us to believe to justify their nice lifestyles. This guy just said a prisoner went crazy off heroin?? That doesn't happen with heroin. Heroin overdose will kill you not make you "act like a rhino".
My dad was a C.O. In California state prison for 32 years you wouldn’t believe the things my dad has seen and been through has to be on medication for anxiety and depression now and he’s been retired for over 10 years he will never unsee or forget what he’s been through in that place
And no amount of money can cover that shit up but I wished they’d damn well at least try cuz that’s got to be just awful to not to be able to enjoy your retirement after a hellish job like that !!!!! Prayers for your father and your fam !💯🙏
I stand with Mark L. Mark does some of the most important work in this world today. His videos will be used as teaching tools for years to come. He single-handedly has already made a huge exposure of the broken western world. I hope he makes as much money as he can as he obviously does good work with it. This channel’s importance is huge.
Not Mark trying to get us all the tea and the guy trying to leave every time “again Mark thanks for having me..” Mark: but but but tell me about this and that 😂
I thought exactly the same, perhaps he would have understood better if he'd asked, does anyone get rehabilitated in there......I take my hat of to him though, I couldn't do that job....
I was a live-in caregiver for an elderly man who at the age of 12 was sent to CA YA because his father's new wife thought he was “too rowdy” 😕 While in Youth Authority he had to become violent in order to survive. He was the generation of convicts that started what are now California’s most notorious prison gangs. The stories he told 😳 He was the sweetest, kindest old man and his life of prison and violence all started because his dad’s new wife didn’t like him. RIP Robert
This is more like a therapy session for him.I hope the talk helps his cope with life a little bit, good job mark and thanks to Joe for sharing his stories. You have to be a strong minded individual to live with that everyday. God bless you.
In nursing school I once met a female who was C.O. she told me horrific stories while working with female convicts, she said every day while driving to work she pulled over to vomit, she lasted 4 years before quitting to becoming entering a registered nursing program. She told me women can be just as violent as men.
I had a friend that worked at the state prison, I could have started right away and I thought, there's no way I'll expose myself to that demonic crap. Id rather work at McDonald's.
I was in the hospital, and I had a nurse that has been a Sargent in a prison. She and I talked over the next few nights, and all I can say, is God bless anyone that works in a prison. The fact, you all now want to help keep saving lives is admirable. Thank you for wanting to give back to society, after seeing the very worst of a human being.
I went to school for corrections two years ago , I didn’t know what to expect but we’d have guest speakers come in every Friday. The amount of trauma they had and would openly talk about was enough to make me drop the course . I moved to sociology and working with mental health for inmates at 19 - big props to CO’s and officers out there . Mental health is no joke and I pray for anyone struggling .
Tbh it really is the case Vast Majority of the time, ive served 5 years for drug charges, (twice in federal, and 3 for maximum, And i can tell you from a Non Bias POV that it's really not what people make it out to be. The Horror stories you usually hear about what happen to SO's is at Maximum Security Prisons where the worse of the worse are, people on who are doing 20+ years and are most likely never getting out Will only do harm to SO's. Your guy thats doing 9 months for Armed Robbery waiting to see his family on the outside in a Federal prison Doesn't give a damn weather a Pdf File is in the same prison as they are, He's not gonna risk doing Life in prison or having his sentence extended over someone he doesn't know to prove some social dominant status. Their man worries are wanting to get out and be free, not stay.
A sadly common opinion. In case you aren't aware, murder is a worse crime than sexual assault. BTW many pedophiles were abused themselves as kids. So they get abused, repeat the cycle by becoming abusers, then they get murdered by a violent psycho in a situation where the govt was responsible for their safety. And then we have people on the Internet acting like this is some sort of good thing or how justice works. It's not. It's just anarchy.
@@nicholasgeere5125 In my experience Ive never actually met one with such or an innocent aside from hearing stories, the SO's where i was at had their own block/unit away from the general population at maximum, the only people who would see them where the guards and other SO's.
@@ashash6866 Watch the interview with the retired prison guard from Brushy Mountain Prison. He talks about two or three inmates wrongly-convicted of child abuse who were ultimately exonerated, but not before being brutalized in prison for years
This interview is amazingly addicting. I wish it was longer to be honest! Great interview, I wish him the best and hope he comes back on or goes on JRE.
I came very close to applying for a Correctional Officer position in my early 30's. Had a friend at the time who was C.O. for 20 years who gave me the application. I know I would have been hired. I was tempted because of the benefits and pay, but knew myself well enough that I didn't have the temperment or the patience for it and mentally and emotionally would not be able to handle it. I have so much respect for people who can do this job. I imagine it to be a glimpse of what hell would be like.
As horrific as these experiences are, he did a great job telling these stories. Him describing the smell of a crime scene is wild. You know he has so many more stories to tell.
Anamosa Iowa prison was hiring a Nurse. I had 2 female Headhunters calling me trying their best to get me to work there..everytime they would call me I would question safety. They both assured me that always 1 or 2 CO's would be with me. Fast forward, 2 inmates had "orders" to fix something in the Infirmary. The Nurse and CO let them in and they bludgeoned them to death!!! Unbelievable!!! Bless them!!! Before that I went to Fort Madison Iowa Penitentiary to apply for a Nursing job. As I walked out a male CO followed me out and stated to me that I overheard you talking and please don't work here. It's too dangerous here I feel for you. He said you're petite and pretty so I worry for your safety. Omgosh 🙏🏼 I thanked him and never went back. Know for a fact that they have electronic safety issues there...😢 Thank you for sharing all of your experiences 🙏🏼 Mark, Thank You for having him your video!!!❤
As an former UK Prison Officer a lot of the same things are taught here. Same things we all struggle to talk about, same nightmares. Thanks for this video - stay safe Joe!
Been working as a Jail Chaplain for the last 6 years. Nothing has changed me from my core more than dealing with inmates at our local county jail. I'm hitting this thing from a totally different angle than CO's. As a chaplain we are interested in ministering faith with the hope of seeing an inmate turn thier life around. We have to sort out manipulation from sincerity. Seen a few turn slowely around while most remain in the self centered game. I've come to absolutely LOVE the CO's and respect them. They support our work and protect us as we endeavor to give hopeless people hope.
Good for you! Mistakes are mistakes. Not all of us had proper guidance growing up. I dated a CO for 5 years (he worked at a state prison) . There would be times when we'd be out-an-about and someone would walk up to him and shake his hand. Once the convo started about "what are you doing with your life now?", I would know that he was speaking to a former inmate. I was very proud of him because I knew he was a very fair CO and he never brought his workday home. I'd have to ask him first! He would say to me..."I'm just a paid babysitter for the time being." Best wishes. 🙂
100% Agree! I work at a Work release facility and that's what we do. Rehabilitate and help get them setup for going back into the community! We have so many success stories too!
Been a CO in Chino Ca for 26 years . Four years to retirement. Not everyone is mentally equipped for this job. You can tell in about 45 minutes whos going to last.
This was pretty interesting to just sit and listen to. He’s a good speaker, really made you feel like you should never be inside a prison gaurd or prisoner
My husband was a CO within a women's facility. He later went on to work in a men's prison. He has told me in the past as he is now retired, that he would rather work within the men's prison anyday as opposed to the women's. He said that some were very violent, a lot hated men because of what had been inflicted upon them by men. Some of the women even refused to have anything to do with the male prison officers and would only communicate with female prison officers due to complete mistrust. He had a few very sad stories but most he wouldn't talk about. One he mentioned because he was in a bad way when he got home. The alarm had gone off in this particular woman's cell, when he and a fellow officer reached the cell the woman had shredded her whole body with a self manufactured weapon. Thankfully they did manage to save her life.
Man this one was brutal to listen to, even with the censored parts. This poor man!! I can't believe that he has the mental strength to do this job. What a dark world we live in.
There's no way you can be exposed to that much evil on a continual basis and not be affected by it. Whether you're an inmate or an officer. I imagine it's just a glimpse of what Hell is like.
I concur that everything he said in this video is accurate! I am retired correctional officer..I did 25 years…first half maximum security…retired from a medium. I have PTSD…severe anxiety issues…I cannot go to any events with large crowds AT ALL…lately I’ve been having issues just to go grocery shopping,I have to do online pickup or I have to send my husband. My idea a good time is camping way out in the woods with nobody else in sight! Luckily I do not drink (most of my co friends are alcoholics) I do not do drugs (only anxiety medication) been through one divorce because apparently after getting the corrections job I turned into another person….(not a nice person, very cynical) as a matter of fact I had a dream last night of a maximum security prison I worked at in my career…I’ve been retired almost 3 years and I’m still f’d up in the head! It’s the job that keeps on giving!
Careful with the benzos (anxiety drugs)- they will ruin your life. Google it- they lose efficacy after a very short time and the body becomes dependent as you lose function in your gaba receptors. Many lives have been ruined by what is the toughest drug to withdraw from (read Stevie Nicks' account). I have personally seen two people lose pretty much everything just from taking the small dose their doctor gave them and the hell it created as the drug lost its effects at the lower dose and the anxiety came back with a vengeance. If I were to need AA meds, it would be VERY short term. I wish you well!
Man this channel has some crazy stories. Idk why I’m so addicted to watching all of them lol. I randomly found this channel too. It popped up on my recommendations
Joe thank you for sharing these stories, I hope you journal or keep talking about these experiences so can process what you’ve seen and been through. Praying you always stay vigilant and safe
I worked as a mental health tech at an adolescent facility, I could already tell at how violent those kids could get I’d never be willing to work with adults. Crazy stuff.
I'm half way through my associate's degree in criminal justice, this is making me reconsider applying to the public defender's office instead of applying for CO
Because it's a great interview. If people haven't subscribed to his private channel then this gives us all an opportunity to see the type of content we are missing out on. It's a classic bait situation.
Because the rest of the interview was great and we liked it. Just because you don't get to hear the most grisly parts doesn't make it a bad or pointless interview. We get it, you want to hear the disturbing parts. Go to the website and you can hear it all, and stop your complaining 💜
@@notsocrates9529what are you even talking about Mark gets demonitized. Also, he gives so much to these people in need. He's helped SO many people get their lives back. You're the epitome of a low tier yapper
I know his stories. I too worked in corrections. I am a retired K-9 Officer. Seen it all. Everything you see on TV does happen only it’s 100 times worse to see in person. Some things you can never unsee and it stays with you for life. Hearing him speak brings back a lot of memories. I still remember vividly the first inmate I seen taken. Can’t unsee that kinda thing.
I’m 20 minutes into this video and everything he says is accurate. My dad is currently a correctional officer and the stories he has told me are insane.
My mother was a correctional officer for a woman's prison when I was a toddler, she told me she had to quit after seeing such a gruesome suicide because she couldn't keep seeing some of the shit she was seein and coming home and raising a child. Now she works for the same prison as administration and assigns inmates jobs around the prison. Difference is she sees all the files of the people she used to be working around and it's devastating.
Thank you, Joe, for your years of service in the DOC. What a horror story. It is disgusting what humans are capable of. May God bless you and your family & may you find happiness in your retirement. 🙏❤️🙏
I was locked up for 13 years of my adult life. I’ve seen some crazy shit. Thank you father God for delivering me from my old life and making me a productive member of society. I was a drug offender. Distribution and possession.
I have a son almost done with 15 years with the same first name as you. What’s the most important thing I can do to help him transition back to civilian life? His mother and I are thinking counseling to start with but any advice would help. What helped with you. Thanks in advance.
@ricofico hey I'm not in a position to give any helpful advice- I just watch some prison content on YT. But from a mother to a father, your comment moved me. You're in a tough spot. But your desire to help and understand is beautiful. I hope you find the advice that can help. I think you're on the right path.
@@bentheredonethat-lx6nh there are consoler's that deal with prisoners. And I disagree he knows nothing of the world. Everything we take for granted he knows little to nothing about. What he knows how to do is survive. I want to help give him to tools to LIVE.
@@bentheredonethat-lx6nh No I'm not. But thanks for being negative. Why comment to be negative? What wrong with people? I guess misery love company? Not in my life.
the majority of people you have on here no matter what they've gone through are very talented at storytelling. its actually amazing how you find these people
Thank you for speaking on behalf of C.O’s brother. I’m 17 years in, except in a county jail, and it’s definitely not much better. You got people coming straight off the street high on who knows what. Or, fresh off a murder incident. To tell you where I work, let’s just say a famous mass murderer (just happened a few years back and at a giant retailer starting with W and ends in mart) is housed there and it’s on the Mexico border. Yes, there’s nothing like it. You’re literally taking a walk through hell then having to go home and pretend like it’s just another day at a typical job, and I’ve had plenty, but it’s anything but. C.O’s are definitely underpaid and under appreciated. God bless you all and take care of yourselves behind those walls.
‘Underpaid’ definitely depends on where you work. I worked 5 years in Oklahoma and was absolutely underpaid to the point that I was living paycheck to paycheck just paying for rent, food, and bills. That was miserable. I then moved to Colorado for another 5 years and was much better paid there. Granted, I was working 16 hours 3-4 days a week and 12s for the rest of it, but the pay compensated well enough. Is it enough for what we sometimes have to see and deal with? Absolutely not. But I definitely wouldn’t say underpaid in most places.
I went to jail when i was 18 off and on till i was 21. I spent a total of 14 months locked up during that time. Worst, scariest time in my life. I didn't think i deserved to be there, i felt i was done wrong, and i still believe that to this day. But i learned very young that i will do no matter what it takes not to do anything that could possibly land me in there again. I have mental health issues but because of my jail experience, I've been terrified to ever touch meth again. Every time i used it i ended up right back in there. I'm 47 now and have avoided jail all this time. So I'm very blessed
If crack cocaine gets you a mandatory sentence of many years - you could do a few months stretch at a time. Jeesh y’all entitled af though I do agree that drug use should not be a criminal offense
May our creator always keep you happy & healthy! You’re very blessed to have changed your life around. I’m very proud of you!!! Some ppl never learn, but you have. And that is a huge blessing!!! 🙌. Wishing you all the best in life!! 🙏
Lots of people don't realize that a CO goes through the same training at an academy that the street cops do. A Correctional Officer is a cop 'on the inside". Many are just out of the military and are using that career as a stepping stone before finding work at a police force, to become a future street cop. I dated a CO for 5 years (state prison). He is a people person and a great motivator, coached pop warner football, etc. He was special in that he didn't bring his work home. We both tried our best not to do that. On occasion, he'd run into former inmates when out in the community. I'd witness a lot of smiles, handshakes and words of encouragement. He believed in treating inmates with respect. I could see how positive that was when paths would cross after prison time. It's a very stressful job. I do believe that many officers would benefit from talk therapy to relieve that stress. The guys that work out physically at the gym seem to manage their stress better.
I used to drama therapy work and shows in big prisons around the country. Almost all max joints. And like this man made clear, life inside is an ENTIRELY different animal. When people who've never been in a big prison talk about it's a "slap on the wrist" or whatever they spew, just know that it's total nonsense. It's a different world, with different rules, filled with bad, bad people. My first "performance" in a prison was outside. And when I saw the crowd part and a dude on the ground twitching because he'd just been shanked I was instantly changed. You do NOT want to go to prison kids. Avoid it all costs. No mater what.
I firmly believe that all the people that work in the jail/prison system need to do regular therapy. The things that they see is so traumatic that they really need to do therapy to stay sane! Thank you Joe for telling your story!
TH-cam didn't censor it. Mark did for the ad revenue. Despite getting a well paying sponsorship in the same video. Worse that would happen is limited ads from age restriction if he left it uncut.
@@lncasterw1ls0n68 yes, I am aware of that. I like a lot of these interviews, but it makes little sense to censor what they are talking about. If this was an action movie, and they would say something "unethical" it wouldnt be that bad, but here is someone talking about his experience and chunks of the segment is removed. And it is because of TH-cam he has done it. Its totally understandable as he, as most youtubers dont want to be demonitized. if this was on a podcast i would maybe subscribe, but peronally i dont want to become a member of any other channel or patreon or whatever.
@@dasdude6561 It's all about the money, he is the one censoring things. I watched a video on YT of a cop getting murdered so I doubt that YT is forcing him to censor some nasty words
Man the inner workings of prison is mind blowing. I'm currently studying the basics of human psychology (not formally though). But I gotta say, trying to comprehend the psyche of a hardened inmate is just so immensely complex bro.😵💫 I always hear stories from inmates but now listening to the experiences of this CO is crazy. His POV has given me a new challenge and outlook now. Fascinating stuff!
@@619aldjdbjsksbh I wasn't specifically referring to an inmate in the SHU. I meant inmates in general. Especially repeat offenders and those doing hard time... The things they say & do whilst in incarceration and the thought processes behind their decision making.
@@MrVoicemailGuy these are people that have lost everything. They’ve lost at the game of life and often have nothing left but the respect and fear of other people in there with them. It’s a sad sad life a complete waste
I couldn’t even image living that way. It would eat me up. I commend him for sticking it out for so long. It takes a certain type of person to that work. Hoping your retirement stress free.
Introduction and Background - 00:00:11 First Murder Experience in Prison - 00:01:18 Corruption and Manipulation of Staff - 00:04:32 Working in a Federal Penitentiary - 00:09:08 Golden Shower Incident - 00:10:12 Discovering a Mutilated Inmate - 00:11:48 Dealing with Drug Overdoses and Violent Incidents - 00:13:53 Staff Assault Incident - 00:16:00 Racial Segregation and Gang Violence - 00:24:45 Institutionalization and Recidivism - 00:27:05 Weapon Making and Drug Smuggling - 00:43:16 Sexual Violence and Predatory Behavior - 00:39:03 Special Housing Unit (SHU) - 00:40:51 Impact on Personal Life and Family - 00:29:41 Inmate's Return After Release - 00:34:44 Pedophiles in Prison - 00:37:33 Drugs and Contraband in Prison - 00:44:55 Closing Remarks and Reflection - 00:46:57
@user-qg8qc5qb9r I was only able to watch this because of the timestamps. I've been a frequent viewer but I needed to avoid certain topics. I appreciate you.
Great interview. Thank you, Sir, for your hard work & service. I don't know how anyone could do that job & not have a HIGH level of PTSD. I'm sorry you had to see, smell, do & experience the sh*t that job entails. It's a very underappreciated job. Wishing you all the best!❤
I respect this man Joe who endured this job for as long as he was there. My experience with an inmate told me he would rather be a blind homeless man in a wheelchair living on a curb then being in prison. And this inmate is a 6'4" 240 Ib. shot caller who won every fight he was ever in. My heart broke.
@lindseyhecox1354 lol yeah I know. I was just feeling bad that they have the delusion that they are free but they still get to spend most of their waking hours behind bars.
@@lindseyhecox1354 How do you think the CO job role should be structured? I am sure there are many COs who are well educated and have a different perspective on their purpose. Should we even have prisons or should all inmates be on death row? Why should the COs be looked down upon simply because they work a job that is difficult on many levels? Do they not deserve respect for taking on that role and protecting the public?
Really love these stories more than I do the drug addict stories, but I love them also. I just really love when you find people all different walks of life to do interviews with some of my favorite interviews are the ones that are not about drug addicts. It must be refreshing to do some of these interviews for a change of pace . I can’t even imagine how draining it must be to do the really depressing stories. I often wonder how much it takes out of you personally to hear these stories.
Great interview would definitely like to hear more of Joe's experience an life!! Couldn't imagine what working or being in federal prison would be like!!! Thanks Mark
This was definitely a great interview. Why an eye opener. I don’t know these prison guard’s can do this job, what a tough job. It’s like you never know what to expect.
Thank you Mark for this video. I know this man's life has been changed and I hope he finds acceptance of himself now that he's done. There is something about him that tells me he's fighting something within himself and I worry. His wife is his rock and I hope he realizes that he is valuable and significant. I know his story helped a lot of people that watched this. He validated a lot of what they feel and for some, may give them the strength they need to avoid this. Please thank him, and I hope he finds a way that he can help others from his own experience. In that way he can heal too.
This was a great video as always Mark! Also I don’t know whether you’re going to see this but if you take recommendations by any chance I’m going to throw a suggestion out there. Please do an interview with Fleece Johnson! I assure you that you & the audience will be captivated by his story.
I was a marine grunt 87 to 91. Thought I was tough enough to do detentions. I made it 18 years barley. Full blown alcholic, gassed, ptsd, divorced twice, pills, and attempt self deletion. Aa saved my life. I will never endorse working there unless you are very mentally strong. I'm grateful to be alive.
My brother worked in a federal prison for more then 20 years. I did experience the way it changed him. He was always so closed off emotionally. Every now and then he would tell me a story. But he would never go into detail. One time I went to look for him at work. I lived far from home and when I visited I wanted to see him so I went to his job He was happy to see me but he asked me to never visit him again because the inmates see everything.
It’s an insane job and I wish the system gave mandatory therapy to all employees.
Rest in peace I lost my brother to cancer three years ago now.
My son has 5 years so far working in a California Prison as a CO. Hopefully he comes out the other end alive and well mentally.
Rip to your brother. God bless you ❤
Sorry for your loss ❤
I’m so very sorry for your loss…🙏🏻❤️💐
Sorry for your loss. I send my condolences to you and your family brother. God bless ♥️🙏
Why the fuck do they sensor this video, youtube is getting lame as fuck
I was about to comment this bro all this woke shit man making everything soft
Kids? Comments like yours?
@@AliJacobson-u6r Some of the shit they peddle to kids on some YT channels is far worse than this guy telling a story that's true.
Or maybe parents can monitor what kids are doing? Parenting maybe?
they probably didn't, swu is fishing for $$$$. subscribe to his website for $$$$, oh look at this raycon ad for $$$. lul
Was about to say the same. If someone is “triggered” by this type of stuff, they should be watching Barney. Bunch of pu$$ies were surrounded by now. Fkn lame.
My grandfather was a correctional officer for many decades he always told me you respect them they respect you but never trust them. Once when we were in public I was with my grandpa and his wife my grandma just shopping or something and an old inmate recognized him and came up to say hi luckily it was a positive encounter but I remember my grandpa sending me and my grandma to the car while he stayed to talk. He trained me young that if an old inmate were to ever approach him I was to always leave the area because of safety reasons you never knew if they’d be in a good mood or not. He always kept me safe and I appreciate him so much for that.
@@MMTx1979 I guess I couldn’t decide which one to use so I said both lol it’s not that deep you get what I meant 😂😂😂
Gpops was a Gangsta didn’t want y’all to see him shoot a inmate down 😂😂😂
What are women doing as guards around murderers and perverts?
@@aldoyle2125 what you mean ?
@@MMTx1979 why did you care to ask - weird...
Man I could have listened to him for another two hours. He’s for sure a stand up guy. Wish you all the best in your future endeavors Joe!
He literally lied about everything.
How do you figure ? Did you work with him?@@MyWomanKing-ViolaDavis
Oh, yeah! Really interesting. Excelent storytelling. One of the best eps so far.
I spent two years as a C.O. As a young man it was always my goal to be involved in law enforcement. I passed my exams with LAPD, my background, medical etc. Got my academy invite. But just as I was celebrating making the next step..my wife at the time expressed her concern as well as my mother of the dangers of what a cop will endure. Out of respect I told them I would think about it further. During my wait time to start the academy I applied with the CDC. Got a call to test, past it and moved onto the panel interview. I made the choice to pursue the CDC route. Started my training courses, report writting, first aid training etc. My first day was very intimidating to say the least. I was what I thought a decent sized 21 year old man. Every where I looked was a huge rocked out grown ass men. The first minute with my FTO a inmate walks up to me and says whats up newbie!! Get ready for some fun he said. Needless to say I was thinking wtf did I get myself into. What this man is saying is all facts. Inmates have all of the time in the world to think of ways to snatch your morals up. First month I was there what they call a norteno hit the yard. I was not familiar with the nortenos vs surenos beef. Young man never even made it to his bunk. 25 youngsters with rocks in a sock beat him to death in a bath house with his laundry bag still in hand. Two weeks later I saw a man get stabbed to death over a 5 dollar tattoo. Yes 5 bucks! You learn a lot fast. Its sink or swim.
One of my coworkers I got hired on only lasted 6 months. Caught bringing in vodka to a Indian fella. A month later another CO busted for bringing in drugs. Two female officers..rolled out for getting caught having sex with inmates. After a couple years I honestly wasn't feeling it. Reasons are..most but not all officers are kids that got picked on, bullied, and not open to see how others lived, or uncultured. This was there way to get payback. The way the system for the most part treats inmates is shameful. Yes they broke the law, yes some are piles of shit. But for the most part they fucked up..like most of us do. Its a savage cycle after you pickup a number. Most have zero chance of fixing there life. People need to realize most of these young men grew up without a father figure, in a rough area and not a lot of hope from day one. Is that an excuse to bang? or hit a lick? I can not answer that because i never lived a day in the life. I never once brought contraband in but I did know I was not fit for the job. I cared too much. That place can and will eat you up. Its not for the weak. I chose to move on because my own superiors treated me as if I was a bad person because I talked to inmates and treated them like humans. My final straw was when the yard jumped off, meaning a riot kicked off. When a couple hundread inmates ran in my direction like a stampede to get to a group, and I was not touched..my L.T thought to not ask if I saw anything, or if I was hurt..but asked me to come into the watch office and empty my pockets! He was insinuating I wasnt ran over because I must be bringing in dope. I knew this job was not for me. Reform these men...only god can judge them.
Thanks for sharing some of your experience. And doing the right thing.
I was a CO for 3 years in a state prison. I was diagnosed with PTSD after I left - my life has never been the same. I quit 10 years ago. MAD respect for anyone who chooses to be a CO. They are underpaid.
Half of them are corrupted in the California system among others. Many are on the take. The COs smuggle drugs and other paraphernalia in for the inmates. The COs can be savage as well. Much like police they need higher education, more adequate training, and higher wages. That’s how you sweep corruption.
How do you deal with the PTSD...? 😢
im just gunna say it, women shouldnt be CO’s or cops for that matter
How much the CO get paid and do you get a good pension once retired?
Yeppers.
It's crazy to me that some people get triggered to see Mark earn a living on HIS channel for the work HE DOES
Right, who would go to work for FREE.
Some of these comments are ridiculously entitled!
Some people get triggered? Hmmm, interesting. Are we supposed to care? 🥱
Agreed. For real!
He’s lying so you can click his Paterson , I find it funny that he pays these people a few hundred bucks while he profits off their pain and he’s a honest guy ???
I was locked up for 13 years of my adult life. I’ve seen some crazy shit. Thank you father God for delivering me from my old life and making me a productive member of society. I was a drug offender. Distribution and possession. Prison is a whole another world. Politics are different rules are different. Respect is everything.
Amen❤...
That’s why people are getting killed left and right on the street. Respect! People who have nothing in the world want to be thinker of and respected at like they were mafia bosses who took care of there while neighborhood. Mens egos destroy them and cause them to destroy other men women and child. You might have more money they me but you ain’t a better man then me.
You should start telling your story on here. I bet alot of people would be interested in what you have to say.
@@christophershelton1735 not only did I learn a lot about myself as a woman... But I was super naive as to the crimes women committed..
Did 5yrs in Ohio Marysville ODRC...
I got into a fist fight w a family member... It turned into a felony felony assault... So because of a fist fight I was locked up with child molesters and baby killers... Literally for the first 18 months of my sentence I was a pink shirt... Because you are classified that for the first year and then you have a chance to pop down to a medium security which is a green shirt.. but I got into a fight after 6 months and ended up with a hole shot and so I had to start my 12th all over again
Amen I’m glad you’re out. Hoping ur enjoying life now!
I’m really losing interest in watching TH-cam. Everything is so heavily censored you don’t know what is being said or what happened. It’s ridiculous.
Ridiculously? Outrageous
Sub to his channel.
its not that deep ffs
TH-cam blows now
Facts I’m bout to be done with TH-cam
My husband was a CO at a USP. He was on their SORT team. His job almost destroyed our marriage. No one can fathom the mental turmoil these COs experience.
How many extramarital affairs with female staff from the prison did he have on you? I'm guessing at least 2-3 that you know of.
@@erache6667 luckily none. It was more him being angry all the time. He had a solid group of guys there. They had several women though that definitely tried.
@@erache6667u got cheated on I can tell😂
Yes. It changes you
@@rmarc1820listen, some COs are faithful. None of the COs in my facility cheat, they are faithful to their spouses. We all have each others backs. They do their 8 and hit the gate. Or 16, or 22s or whatever they have to work. They go home. That’s our rule, we all go home at the end of our shift. Nothing else matters. We sacrifice so your spouse can go home to you and their kid(s). Their mom and dad. Their siblings. We don’t care to cheat or hurt the people they love. We see enough of that watching PIOCs that destroyed their lives by making poor choices. Last thing a CO will do is throw away the stability and solid ground they have to go back on to after dealing with this environment for 16+ hours a day/night.
This was very informative thank you. I'm a retired professional firefighter and I know exactly what kind of stress there can be when feeling like "something could go down" at any moment. When at a fire station, when not on a call, there's that bell staring at you in the face. At any second you could go from having a casual conversation to total chaos. Often in the middle of the night. I have nothing but total respect for people who work in prisons.
Bless you all.
The constant alertness and anticipation can make people very sick very young. Lord knows I've been to plenty of funerals for my former coworkers. Please stay healthy out there and if you think you need help, take it.
Thank you for your service! A firefighter saved my life in 2009❤ To me he was a huge angel in uniform and he will always be in my prayers.😊
Thank you for your service 🙏
I respect this correctional officer…he seems like a genuine man with a conscience.
Conscience - not trying to be a smart ass just helping you out because I used to think it was the same word as well 🫡
@@redfurydubstep thank you for correcting me 👍.
Imagine not knowing how to fkin spell losrr
Imagine not knowing how to fkin spell loser
@@mybackmyneck2972 it was a typo you dimwit 🖕
I admire the neutrality he has when talking about inmates. It must be so tempting to let yourself go in hatred.
so true, i wonder if somehow this is how he compartmentalised his life to survive... almost like reading another person's tale. kudos to him...i wouldn't last a millisecond
the guards are usually on par with the prisoners in terms of criminality, this stuff is very very very common. It makes sense he would be neutral because he knows he's just as "bad"
@@crackthefoundation_ How special needs are you?
He lied about it all.
@@crackthefoundation_no. It’s not. USPS Victorville doesn’t have one under per week. The U.S. has more prisons than colleges and in 2019 only 143 homicides occurred across all of them. He’s full of shit.
Work at a max for 10 years now. People have no clue… no clue
Any personal examples of crazy or brutal things that have happened in your 10 years
The system needs to change but they dont wanna it too. How about just seperate everyone completely.
When I first started I asked an older inmate for advice one time and I’ll never forget what he said. He said “ya know sarge the only reason you get to get home at the end of your shift is cause we let you”. I said “what do you mean”? He said “think about it. Out here in the wing, there’s 75 of us, and only 1 of you. That little can of hot sauce you carry on your hip (pepper spray) won’t get you very far. All it takes is for three or four of us to grab you and hold you down while another person slices your femoral artery and another person holds the door. Before Sgt XXXX or Capt XXXX gets here to save you, you’ll have bled to death on this concrete floor. And it don’t mean s**t to us, we already in here for life, what they gonna do give us another life sentence?” He then said “that isn’t a threat, but you asked for advice and I guess what I’m sayin is that yeah you got that badge and we have to listen and all that but respect is king here. We know you gotta job to do and we respect it. But we’re felons man, our job is to f**k with you and it’s your job to catch us. In prison, respect is given, not earned”.
From that day forward, every inmate I interacted with, I treated with a mutual respect and never had any problems. I think about that story often. Then I couple that story with the stuff I saw done to other inmates and I think “holy s**t. This dude is right…”
This was a phenomenal episode. You need to interview more correction officers
My entire family works in corrections in SoCal-some of them retired now. I understand why they stayed; overtime and benefits are superb. One of my relatives retired at 50. But, they’ve also seen and been through a lot. Some know how to leave the trauma at work and turn it off, and others I’ve noticed start drinking to cope. It’s exactly why I never went that route in my career. My heart goes out to law enforcement, especially in corrections. Thank you for sharing your story.
Doing it in cali is a beast inside itself. I’m glad your family is ok
I salute your family that are walking the TOUGHEST BEAT IN THE STATE , the average person really doesn’t know or understand what happens behind bars , I retired after 32 years of state service. For years people would tell me how in the world are you retired at 50 ? So I would tell them a few P G Stories and then ask do you really want to hear the X Rated goriest ones - most would say no thank you. I spent countless hours, days in I.C.U.s and E.R. s in several local hospitals with inmates who either tried to kill them selves or were assaulted by multiple inmates. The job isn’t for the faint of heart and I purposely blocked every single female in my family that tried to join CDC . Because of TH-cam policies I will give you a P.G. version ; When you dance with the devil- he doesn’t change 🤔think about that for a long time . The department will change you - regardless of whether you see it or not, my son in law just hit his 12 yr mark , alcoholic, ptsd and every time we talk his says . I didn’t believe you when I started but after working in a level 4 for 12 yrs I can’t wait to RETIRE in a few years
They are not law enforcement BTW.... Security Guard is a better term
@@erache6667 Google is your friend. They ARE law enforcement.
@@erache6667not it’s not a better term. Not at all
Ive worked in the federal prison system for 25 years. 6 in a penitentiary. He isn’t lying at all. It’s very hard duty.
What kept you going for that long??
@@alexremus7419 My faith and family.
Thank you for your service!
You did what most of us can’t.
He sounds like he has PTSD.
@@alexremus7419 that paycheck. Prison guards are the biggest victims because reg peeps can't call them out on their bs. They can craft whatever fairy tales they want us to believe to justify their nice lifestyles.
This guy just said a prisoner went crazy off heroin?? That doesn't happen with heroin. Heroin overdose will kill you not make you "act like a rhino".
Done watching at 2:40
Yea how does that happen on 24hr lockdown?
That means you fucked up!
My dad was a C.O. In California state prison for 32 years you wouldn’t believe the things my dad has seen and been through has to be on medication for anxiety and depression now and he’s been retired for over 10 years he will never unsee or forget what he’s been through in that place
And no amount of money can cover that shit up but I wished they’d damn well at least try cuz that’s got to be just awful to not to be able to enjoy your retirement after a hellish job like that !!!!! Prayers for your father and your fam !💯🙏
I stand with Mark L. Mark does some of the most important work in this world today. His videos will be used as teaching tools for years to come. He single-handedly has already made a huge exposure of the broken western world. I hope he makes as much money as he can as he obviously does good work with it.
This channel’s importance is huge.
Hes amazing and in general I like the comments too .
"western world" --- Well, America at least.
Butt kisser detected
Absolutely
I can’t imagine why anybody would want to sign up to do this type of work, especially if it’s not fantastic pay
Not Mark trying to get us all the tea and the guy trying to leave every time “again Mark thanks for having me..” Mark: but but but tell me about this and that 😂
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That shit had me dying!
"Are there any corrections that actually happen?" "Corrections?" that response spoke volumes
As someone who was a Correctional officer from 1985 until 2010 in NJ State prison. The answer is no.
Prison is not rehabilitative. It’s a school of criminology. You go in for one crime and learn 100 other ways to commit crime.
I understand what you’re saying, but this guy just obviously didn’t understand what Mark meant.
Privatized military system seems doing like military industrial complex. Stacks of dead bodies.
I thought exactly the same, perhaps he would have understood better if he'd asked, does anyone get rehabilitated in there......I take my hat of to him though, I couldn't do that job....
I was a live-in caregiver for an elderly man who at the age of 12 was sent to CA YA because his father's new wife thought he was “too rowdy” 😕 While in Youth Authority he had to become violent in order to survive. He was the generation of convicts that started what are now California’s most notorious prison gangs. The stories he told 😳 He was the sweetest, kindest old man and his life of prison and violence all started because his dad’s new wife didn’t like him.
RIP Robert
That is a cop out. It all started with the old man and his decisions. He made that choice no one made it for him.
This is more like a therapy session for him.I hope the talk helps his cope with life a little bit, good job mark and thanks to Joe for sharing his stories. You have to be a strong minded individual to live with that everyday. God bless you.
it is for a lot of the people on here
In nursing school I once met a female who was C.O. she told me horrific stories while working with female convicts, she said every day while driving to work she pulled over to vomit, she lasted 4 years before quitting to becoming entering a registered nursing program. She told me women can be just as violent as men.
Women get 60% of the sentence that men get for the same crime because women aren’t as violent as men
Yep that’s common , my past partners started as CO ‘s and they all told the vomiting story prior to work , not a healthy environment for good people
I had a friend that worked at the state prison, I could have started right away and I thought, there's no way I'll expose myself to that demonic crap. Id rather work at McDonald's.
I was in the hospital, and I had a nurse that has been a Sargent in a prison. She and I talked over the next few nights, and all I can say, is God bless anyone that works in a prison.
The fact, you all now want to help keep saving lives is admirable. Thank you for wanting to give back to society, after seeing the very worst of a human being.
I do maintenance at several schools. The girls toilets are always so much more filthy! No judgement or sexism, it just buzzes me out.
I went to school for corrections two years ago , I didn’t know what to expect but we’d have guest speakers come in every Friday. The amount of trauma they had and would openly talk about was enough to make me drop the course . I moved to sociology and working with mental health for inmates at 19 - big props to CO’s and officers out there . Mental health is no joke and I pray for anyone struggling .
Lost me at the cup of fermenting piss and shit 🤢
“I’ve seen so many pedos get destroyed in there!” Music to my ears. Many of us thought that wasn’t ever really the case
Tbh it really is the case Vast Majority of the time, ive served 5 years for drug charges, (twice in federal, and 3 for maximum, And i can tell you from a Non Bias POV that it's really not what people make it out to be. The Horror stories you usually hear about what happen to SO's is at Maximum Security Prisons where the worse of the worse are, people on who are doing 20+ years and are most likely never getting out Will only do harm to SO's.
Your guy thats doing 9 months for Armed Robbery waiting to see his family on the outside in a Federal prison Doesn't give a damn weather a Pdf File is in the same prison as they are, He's not gonna risk doing Life in prison or having his sentence extended over someone he doesn't know to prove some social dominant status. Their man worries are wanting to get out and be free, not stay.
A sadly common opinion. In case you aren't aware, murder is a worse crime than sexual assault. BTW many pedophiles were abused themselves as kids. So they get abused, repeat the cycle by becoming abusers, then they get murdered by a violent psycho in a situation where the govt was responsible for their safety. And then we have people on the Internet acting like this is some sort of good thing or how justice works. It's not. It's just anarchy.
What happens when an innocent person gets put in prison for hurting a kid
@@nicholasgeere5125 In my experience Ive never actually met one with such or an innocent aside from hearing stories, the SO's where i was at had their own block/unit away from the general population at maximum, the only people who would see them where the guards and other SO's.
@@ashash6866 Watch the interview with the retired prison guard from Brushy Mountain Prison. He talks about two or three inmates wrongly-convicted of child abuse who were ultimately exonerated, but not before being brutalized in prison for years
This interview is amazingly addicting. I wish it was longer to be honest! Great interview, I wish him the best and hope he comes back on or goes on JRE.
I came very close to applying for a Correctional Officer position in my early 30's. Had a friend at the time who was C.O. for 20 years who gave me the application. I know I would have been hired. I was tempted because of the benefits and pay, but knew myself well enough that I didn't have the temperment or the patience for it and mentally and emotionally would not be able to handle it. I have so much respect for people who can do this job. I imagine it to be a glimpse of what hell would be like.
As horrific as these experiences are, he did a great job telling these stories. Him describing the smell of a crime scene is wild. You know he has so many more stories to tell.
Great interview! Insightful ! My husband was an officer for 7 years. He finally changed careers and I was relieved! Too stressful! Thanks Mark !
I'd be worried sick every day!
What an emotionally in tune man. He’s so loved. Thanks, Brother.
Yes thank u!
Shut up
This is extremely sad. And my heart dropped when you said Victorville. My younger brother is in Victorville. This brings tears in my eyes.
Anamosa Iowa prison was hiring a Nurse. I had 2 female Headhunters calling me trying their best to get me to work there..everytime they would call me I would question safety. They both assured me that always 1 or 2 CO's would be with me. Fast forward, 2 inmates had "orders" to fix something in the Infirmary. The Nurse and CO let them in and they bludgeoned them to death!!! Unbelievable!!! Bless them!!!
Before that I went to Fort Madison Iowa Penitentiary to apply for a Nursing job. As I walked out a male CO followed me out and stated to me that I overheard you talking and please don't work here. It's too dangerous here I feel for you. He said you're petite and pretty so I worry for your safety. Omgosh 🙏🏼 I thanked him and never went back. Know for a fact that they have electronic safety issues there...😢
Thank you for sharing all of your experiences 🙏🏼
Mark, Thank You for having him your video!!!❤
As an former UK Prison Officer a lot of the same things are taught here. Same things we all struggle to talk about, same nightmares. Thanks for this video - stay safe Joe!
Been working as a Jail Chaplain for the last 6 years. Nothing has changed me from my core more than dealing with inmates at our local county jail. I'm hitting this thing from a totally different angle than CO's. As a chaplain we are interested in ministering faith with the hope of seeing an inmate turn thier life around. We have to sort out manipulation from sincerity. Seen a few turn slowely around while most remain in the self centered game. I've come to absolutely LOVE the CO's and respect them. They support our work and protect us as we endeavor to give hopeless people hope.
God bless you, keep you strong and safe, and give you wisdom and his power to change hearts to Jesus.
@@HermannTheGreat Thank You
God bless you and please STAY SAFE😇
Some of us do recover. Some of us do become productive members of society. Some of us don’t want to go back.
Good for you! Mistakes are mistakes. Not all of us had proper guidance growing up. I dated a CO for 5 years (he worked at a state prison) . There would be times when we'd be out-an-about and someone would walk up to him and shake his hand. Once the convo started about "what are you doing with your life now?", I would know that he was speaking to a former inmate.
I was very proud of him because I knew he was a very fair CO and he never brought his workday home. I'd have to ask him first! He would say to me..."I'm just a paid babysitter for the time being."
Best wishes. 🙂
100% Agree! I work at a Work release facility and that's what we do. Rehabilitate and help get them setup for going back into the community! We have so many success stories too!
The states doesn't"t care.
Not worth the risk or tax payer money to sort those lives out from the unsavable ones.... sorry
@@johnnada Wow, you're impressively ignorant, gross and literal trash 😀. Rot in hell you judgemental tw*t🖕😘
This interview was FASCINATING! I wish you LOTS of love and happiness on the rest of your journey in life Joe!
They just had a 14 year old girl talking about getting raped and prostitution so why the hell would you censor this
Been a CO in Chino Ca for 26 years . Four years to retirement. Not everyone is mentally equipped for this job. You can tell in about 45 minutes whos going to last.
same thing at KFC, HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@SunnyMouseEars what’s your take on Joe and this video?
My son "Timmy" was there for a few years.
This was pretty interesting to just sit and listen to. He’s a good speaker, really made you feel like you should never be inside a prison gaurd or prisoner
My husband was a CO within a women's facility. He later went on to work in a men's prison. He has told me in the past as he is now retired, that he would rather work within the men's prison anyday as opposed to the women's. He said that some were very violent, a lot hated men because of what had been inflicted upon them by men. Some of the women even refused to have anything to do with the male prison officers and would only communicate with female prison officers due to complete mistrust. He had a few very sad stories but most he wouldn't talk about. One he mentioned because he was in a bad way when he got home. The alarm had gone off in this particular woman's cell, when he and a fellow officer reached the cell the woman had shredded her whole body with a self manufactured weapon. Thankfully they did manage to save her life.
My ex MIL was a CO, she worked at max security and a women’s prison for a few short months. Said she’d never do it again. Women are manipulating lol
Thats not that bad tbh.
I want a part two. This was amazing. He’s a great story teller. I have so many more questions 😅.
Man this one was brutal to listen to, even with the censored parts. This poor man!! I can't believe that he has the mental strength to do this job. What a dark world we live in.
No it's not. He literally cropped out every single thing we actually wanted to hear. BS
One of my favourite videos yet. Absolutely awesome.
There's no way you can be exposed to that much evil on a continual basis and not be affected by it. Whether you're an inmate or an officer. I imagine it's just a glimpse of what Hell is like.
Yeah, losing your freedom should be deterrent enough. Living in constant fear of every kind of abuse imaginable seems cruel and unusual.
Where im at they just put a staff therapist in the building for us to go to. So you're right. Mentally and emotionally is draining
I concur that everything he said in this video is accurate! I am retired correctional officer..I did 25 years…first half maximum security…retired from a medium. I have PTSD…severe anxiety issues…I cannot go to any events with large crowds AT ALL…lately I’ve been having issues just to go grocery shopping,I have to do online pickup or I have to send my husband. My idea a good time is camping way out in the woods with nobody else in sight! Luckily I do not drink (most of my co friends are alcoholics) I do not do drugs (only anxiety medication) been through one divorce because apparently after getting the corrections job I turned into another person….(not a nice person, very cynical) as a matter of fact I had a dream last night of a maximum security prison I worked at in my career…I’ve been retired almost 3 years and I’m still f’d up in the head! It’s the job that keeps on giving!
@@lvr8429 yes…. You are definately not alone…I understand 100%
Careful with the benzos (anxiety drugs)- they will ruin your life. Google it- they lose efficacy after a very short time and the body becomes dependent as you lose function in your gaba receptors. Many lives have been ruined by what is the toughest drug to withdraw from (read Stevie Nicks' account). I have personally seen two people lose pretty much everything just from taking the small dose their doctor gave them and the hell it created as the drug lost its effects at the lower dose and the anxiety came back with a vengeance. If I were to need AA meds, it would be VERY short term. I wish you well!
Do your pensions at least take care of you guys when you retire? I feel for you guys man.
Was your divorced due to you having an extramarital affair with other prison staff? I'd put money on the fact that you did!
@@erache6667 no…not at all…I became very hardened.. once was very sweet…turned into a hardcore miserable bitch!
Man this channel has some crazy stories. Idk why I’m so addicted to watching all of them lol. I randomly found this channel too. It popped up on my recommendations
This guy is so in tune with his emotions, or it seems so. I really admire you, its got to be tough. Mad respect, Joe.
The fact that u give a voice to the unheard is priceless,don't stop👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
STOP CENSORING
Right soft ass youtube
It’ll get demonetized if he doesn’t bro
@@ItssGrimm no it wont. Its to make money. If you go to the link they charge you to subscribe and listen
@AZplinkster91yes it will
Tell TH-cam that
Thanks, Mark, for all you do!
I don't understand why there is so little security inside the prisons, what a tragedy. Thank you for sharing 💔
Joe thank you for sharing these stories, I hope you journal or keep talking about these experiences so can process what you’ve seen and been through. Praying you always stay vigilant and safe
I worked as a mental health tech at an adolescent facility, I could already tell at how violent those kids could get I’d never be willing to work with adults. Crazy stuff.
So sad.
Yes, those kids would end up at the state mental hospital I worked at.
Kudos to Joe for surviving, and staying strong; blessings to his wife for keeping him focused, and sane. Jesus Christ.
I'm half way through my associate's degree in criminal justice, this is making me reconsider applying to the public defender's office instead of applying for CO
You degree wont be worth much. Fyi
@@user-zz5ze5rr3b where'd you get your fucking crystal ball?
@@user-zz5ze5rr3b kinda like you?
@@castlebravocrypto1615 go finish your legal english degree and be upset after…save your money.
@@castlebravocrypto1615he isn’t lying. I advise you apply to be a LEO.
I understand utube has its guide lines but this is absolutely ridiculous. Why bother to do the interview
Because it's a great interview.
If people haven't subscribed to his private channel then this gives us all an opportunity to see the type of content we are missing out on. It's a classic bait situation.
$$$$$$
Because the rest of the interview was great and we liked it. Just because you don't get to hear the most grisly parts doesn't make it a bad or pointless interview. We get it, you want to hear the disturbing parts. Go to the website and you can hear it all, and stop your complaining
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@@notsocrates9529what are you even talking about
Mark gets demonitized. Also, he gives so much to these people in need. He's helped SO many people get their lives back.
You're the epitome of a low tier yapper
Yea fuck this
I know his stories. I too worked in corrections. I am a retired K-9 Officer. Seen it all. Everything you see on TV does happen only it’s 100 times worse to see in person. Some things you can never unsee and it stays with you for life. Hearing him speak brings back a lot of memories. I still remember vividly the first inmate I seen taken. Can’t unsee that kinda thing.
I’m 20 minutes into this video and everything he says is accurate. My dad is currently a correctional officer and the stories he has told me are insane.
Your dad is incredible. God bless him. Takes a lot of guts for this career
@@blanefabin3492 thank you! He appreciates the support
Say some,don't censor it like this crap video did
I worked 3 years at a US Pen. Glad I made it out before my heart was completely stone. Im getting PTSD from listening to this …
Mark is a GREAT interviewer, I love how you guide the conversation, but allow the subject ample time to speak. Many can learn from this.
he wants to know all the tea ofc he’s not gonna say much 😂
My mother was a correctional officer for a woman's prison when I was a toddler, she told me she had to quit after seeing such a gruesome suicide because she couldn't keep seeing some of the shit she was seein and coming home and raising a child. Now she works for the same prison as administration and assigns inmates jobs around the prison. Difference is she sees all the files of the people she used to be working around and it's devastating.
Thank you, Joe, for your years of service in the DOC. What a horror story. It is disgusting what humans are capable of.
May God bless you and your family & may you find happiness in your retirement. 🙏❤️🙏
It's not corrections. It is a multi-billion dollar business.
Waste of tax payer money
Those poor violent felons preying on the innocent and the weak, they deserve so much better...gtfoh with your nonsense.
I was locked up for 13 years of my adult life. I’ve seen some crazy shit. Thank you father God for delivering me from my old life and making me a productive member of society. I was a drug offender. Distribution and possession.
I have a son almost done with 15 years with the same first name as you. What’s the most important thing I can do to help him transition back to civilian life? His mother and I are thinking counseling to start with but any advice would help. What helped with you. Thanks in advance.
@ricofico hey I'm not in a position to give any helpful advice- I just watch some prison content on YT. But from a mother to a father, your comment moved me. You're in a tough spot. But your desire to help and understand is beautiful. I hope you find the advice that can help. I think you're on the right path.
@@bentheredonethat-lx6nh there are consoler's that deal with prisoners. And I disagree he knows nothing of the world. Everything we take for granted he knows little to nothing about. What he knows how to do is survive. I want to help give him to tools to LIVE.
@@bentheredonethat-lx6nh No I'm not. But thanks for being negative. Why comment to be negative? What wrong with people? I guess misery love company? Not in my life.
@@ricofico I only allow positive people in my circle. Negativity spreads like wildfire. ☮️
the majority of people you have on here no matter what they've gone through are very talented at storytelling. its actually amazing how you find these people
that’s what happens when u go through a lot of trauma. u got a lot of stories to tell
Thank you for speaking on behalf of C.O’s brother. I’m 17 years in, except in a county jail, and it’s definitely not much better. You got people coming straight off the street high on who knows what. Or, fresh off a murder incident. To tell you where I work, let’s just say a famous mass murderer (just happened a few years back and at a giant retailer starting with W and ends in mart) is housed there and it’s on the Mexico border. Yes, there’s nothing like it. You’re literally taking a walk through hell then having to go home and pretend like it’s just another day at a typical job, and I’ve had plenty, but it’s anything but. C.O’s are definitely underpaid and under appreciated. God bless you all and take care of yourselves behind those walls.
‘Underpaid’ definitely depends on where you work. I worked 5 years in Oklahoma and was absolutely underpaid to the point that I was living paycheck to paycheck just paying for rent, food, and bills. That was miserable. I then moved to Colorado for another 5 years and was much better paid there. Granted, I was working 16 hours 3-4 days a week and 12s for the rest of it, but the pay compensated well enough.
Is it enough for what we sometimes have to see and deal with? Absolutely not. But I definitely wouldn’t say underpaid in most places.
I went to jail when i was 18 off and on till i was 21. I spent a total of 14 months locked up during that time. Worst, scariest time in my life. I didn't think i deserved to be there, i felt i was done wrong, and i still believe that to this day. But i learned very young that i will do no matter what it takes not to do anything that could possibly land me in there again. I have mental health issues but because of my jail experience, I've been terrified to ever touch meth again. Every time i used it i ended up right back in there. I'm 47 now and have avoided jail all this time. So I'm very blessed
You recognised the signs being shown to you and you worked!
May you life a long peacefull life🙏🏼
@@WhatDoesAZebraDo you are too kind, thank you so much!
If crack cocaine gets you a mandatory sentence of many years - you could do a few months stretch at a time.
Jeesh y’all entitled af though I do agree that drug use should not be a criminal offense
May our creator always keep you happy & healthy! You’re very blessed to have changed your life around. I’m very proud of you!!! Some ppl never learn, but you have. And that is a huge blessing!!! 🙌. Wishing you all the best in life!! 🙏
Lots of people don't realize that a CO goes through the same training at an academy that the street cops do. A Correctional Officer is a cop 'on the inside". Many are just out of the military and are using that career as a stepping stone before finding work at a police force, to become a future street cop.
I dated a CO for 5 years (state prison). He is a people person and a great motivator, coached pop warner football, etc. He was special in that he didn't bring his work home. We both tried our best not to do that. On occasion, he'd run into former inmates when out in the community. I'd witness a lot of smiles, handshakes and words of encouragement. He believed in treating inmates with respect. I could see how positive that was when paths would cross after prison time.
It's a very stressful job. I do believe that many officers would benefit from talk therapy to relieve that stress. The guys that work out physically at the gym seem to manage their stress better.
I've served in all three, the military, cops, and corrections. Police and correctional services have widely different training.
Censoring sucks! We watch to hear the good stuff - real life in the prison system!
I used to drama therapy work and shows in big prisons around the country. Almost all max joints. And like this man made clear, life inside is an ENTIRELY different animal. When people who've never been in a big prison talk about it's a "slap on the wrist" or whatever they spew, just know that it's total nonsense. It's a different world, with different rules, filled with bad, bad people. My first "performance" in a prison was outside. And when I saw the crowd part and a dude on the ground twitching because he'd just been shanked I was instantly changed. You do NOT want to go to prison kids. Avoid it all costs. No mater what.
As an retired CO. Everything he said was 100% legit.
Mark I think a lot of us would love to see a part 2 of Joe, he is an exceptional storyteller. Censored or not
I truly hope to hear from Joe again.
I firmly believe that all the people that work in the jail/prison system need to do regular therapy. The things that they see is so traumatic that they really need to do therapy to stay sane! Thank you Joe for telling your story!
fuckin youtube censorshit....
There are worst things on TH-cam
TH-cam didn't censor it. Mark did for the ad revenue. Despite getting a well paying sponsorship in the same video. Worse that would happen is limited ads from age restriction if he left it uncut.
@@lncasterw1ls0n68 yes, I am aware of that. I like a lot of these interviews, but it makes little sense to censor what they are talking about. If this was an action movie, and they would say something "unethical" it wouldnt be that bad, but here is someone talking about his experience and chunks of the segment is removed.
And it is because of TH-cam he has done it. Its totally understandable as he, as most youtubers dont want to be demonitized.
if this was on a podcast i would maybe subscribe, but peronally i dont want to become a member of any other channel or patreon or whatever.
@@dasdude6561 It's all about the money, he is the one censoring things. I watched a video on YT of a cop getting murdered so I doubt that YT is forcing him to censor some nasty words
2min later you hear this dude tell a story that's also gross, so no it's not about ads. It's about (additional) money-bait. I'm out.
Man the inner workings of prison is mind blowing. I'm currently studying the basics of human psychology (not formally though). But I gotta say, trying to comprehend the psyche of a hardened inmate is just so immensely complex bro.😵💫
I always hear stories from inmates but now listening to the experiences of this CO is crazy. His POV has given me a new challenge and outlook now. Fascinating stuff!
It’s not complex any human will start acting out or go crazy in solitary confinement
@@619aldjdbjsksbhif a human has proven to be a danger to other humans should they be permitted to interact with other humans?
@@ddz1375 to an extent no
@@619aldjdbjsksbh I wasn't specifically referring to an inmate in the SHU. I meant inmates in general. Especially repeat offenders and those doing hard time... The things they say & do whilst in incarceration and the thought processes behind their decision making.
@@MrVoicemailGuy these are people that have lost everything. They’ve lost at the game of life and often have nothing left but the respect and fear of other people in there with them. It’s a sad sad life a complete waste
I couldn’t even image living that way. It would eat me up. I commend him for sticking it out for so long. It takes a certain type of person to that work. Hoping your retirement stress free.
Introduction and Background - 00:00:11
First Murder Experience in Prison - 00:01:18
Corruption and Manipulation of Staff - 00:04:32
Working in a Federal Penitentiary - 00:09:08
Golden Shower Incident - 00:10:12
Discovering a Mutilated Inmate - 00:11:48
Dealing with Drug Overdoses and Violent Incidents - 00:13:53
Staff Assault Incident - 00:16:00
Racial Segregation and Gang Violence - 00:24:45
Institutionalization and Recidivism - 00:27:05
Weapon Making and Drug Smuggling - 00:43:16
Sexual Violence and Predatory Behavior - 00:39:03
Special Housing Unit (SHU) - 00:40:51
Impact on Personal Life and Family - 00:29:41
Inmate's Return After Release - 00:34:44
Pedophiles in Prison - 00:37:33
Drugs and Contraband in Prison - 00:44:55
Closing Remarks and Reflection - 00:46:57
@@baublesanddolls on my own bro
@user-qg8qc5qb9r I was only able to watch this because of the timestamps. I've been a frequent viewer but I needed to avoid certain topics. I appreciate you.
Been retired now for almost 2 years. Worked in a Missouri state prison for 25 years. Seen alot, learned alot.
Great interview. Thank you, Sir, for your hard work & service. I don't know how anyone could do that job & not have a HIGH level of PTSD. I'm sorry you had to see, smell, do & experience the sh*t that job entails. It's a very underappreciated job. Wishing you all the best!❤
I respect this man Joe who endured this job for as long as he was there. My experience with an inmate told me he would rather be a blind homeless man in a wheelchair living on a curb then being in prison. And this inmate is a 6'4" 240 Ib. shot caller who won every fight he was ever in. My heart broke.
35:48 “before I let you go mark” I know marks loving this
Mark I love your channel. You share some real stuff on here. Thank you
I feel bad for COs. They are basically living 1/3 of their life in prison.
It’s a job 😂 They choose it like everyone else lol
Maybe they should make better life choices
@lindseyhecox1354 lol yeah I know. I was just feeling bad that they have the delusion that they are free but they still get to spend most of their waking hours behind bars.
I was a CO for 4 years, working 12 hour shifts. When you factor in sleeping and commuting, I spent more time in the prison than I did at home.
@@lindseyhecox1354 How do you think the CO job role should be structured? I am sure there are many COs who are well educated and have a different perspective on their purpose. Should we even have prisons or should all inmates be on death row? Why should the COs be looked down upon simply because they work a job that is difficult on many levels? Do they not deserve respect for taking on that role and protecting the public?
I’m starting as a CO at my state prison August 1st these videos are unlimited game!
Good luck
@@gcarv77thank you!
Good luck sir. May your journey as a CO be blessed. 🙏
@@MrVoicemailGuyYoo! I appreciate that, God bless you 🤘🏽
Stay safe brother, sending love from Australia
Really love these stories more than I do the drug addict stories, but I love them also. I just really love when you find people all different walks of life to do interviews with some of my favorite interviews are the ones that are not about drug addicts. It must be refreshing to do some of these interviews for a change of pace . I can’t even imagine how draining it must be to do the really depressing stories. I often wonder how much it takes out of you personally to hear these stories.
I have so many questions in my mind. I'd love to ask this man. Good interview, thank you
Great interview would definitely like to hear more of Joe's experience an life!! Couldn't imagine what working or being in federal prison would be like!!! Thanks Mark
This was definitely a great interview. Why an eye opener. I don’t know these prison guard’s can do this job, what a tough job. It’s like you never know what to expect.
Thank you Mark for this video. I know this man's life has been changed and I hope he finds acceptance of himself now that he's done. There is something about him that tells me he's fighting something within himself and I worry. His wife is his rock and I hope he realizes that he is valuable and significant. I know his story helped a lot of people that watched this. He validated a lot of what they feel and for some, may give them the strength they need to avoid this. Please thank him, and I hope he finds a way that he can help others from his own experience. In that way he can heal too.
36:00 The molester was named Jeremy Strohmeyer. I remember that crime and am not displeased to see prison justice in his case.
I hope his story about Strohmeyer is true. Wikipedia needs to be updated, says he's still alive: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Strohmeyer
This not the case because it’s not federal . The CO here was in California . The sicko Jeremy is locked in Nevada high desert prison
Fantastic interview. His story made me feel like I could see it. Glad you made it out.
This was a great video as always Mark! Also I don’t know whether you’re going to see this but if you take recommendations by any chance I’m going to throw a suggestion out there. Please do an interview with Fleece Johnson! I assure you that you & the audience will be captivated by his story.
My ex brother in law is a CO. I have so many comments about him but now l see him in different perspective. It definitely explains a lot.
Dude seems cool, but also traumatized
This is crazy! I don’t think people do know. Thank you for sharing!😊
I was a marine grunt 87 to 91. Thought I was tough enough to do detentions. I made it 18 years barley. Full blown alcholic, gassed, ptsd, divorced twice, pills, and attempt self deletion. Aa saved my life. I will never endorse working there unless you are very mentally strong. I'm grateful to be alive.