Inside the toughest jails and prisons in America seen through the eyes of the Corrections Officers who deal with some of America’s toughest and most hardened criminals.
Fight For Your Right | JAIL
Fight For Your Right | JAIL
In Las Vegas, NV a boisterous woman is placed into a restraint chair during intake. In Paterson, NJ punches are thrown and questions are asked after a fight occurs. In Las Vegas, NV a woman accused of dodging a bar tab is brought in after trying t…
Crack Pipe on Phone Wall | JAIL
Crack Pipe on Phone Wall | JAIL
In Phoenix, AZ a routine medical screening of an inmate ends in chaos. A pipe found next to the prison phone center is discovered and a mystery ensues. In Portland, OR a pregnant woman is investigated over potential sex crimes.
Fearless | JAIL
Fearless | JAIL
Toting his guitar, an inmate serenades the officers. One man protests his arrest and states that having cocaine is not a crime. A man claims to be an Iraqi War Veteran and challenges his detainment.
Phone Fight | JAIL
Phone Fight | JAIL
An inmate refuses to be handcuffed while officers seek to search his cell for contraband. A man tells deputies he is known as “Baby Boy” amongst the ladies. Fights erupt during prison phone time.
Child of God | JAIL
Child of God | JAIL
One man booked for intoxication is placed in a sobering cell for being uncooperative. An aggrieved woman claims Animal Control took her “baby.” A man tells officers he is a “child of God” and actor.
Tased and Chaired | JAIL
Tased and Chaired | JAIL
A man complains his rights are violated when he’s not allowed to count his cash. An officer responds to a “443” call meaning an officer needs assistance. A sergeant responds to a bloody fight.
Moneybags | JAIL
Moneybags | JAIL
Three inmates start brawling inside the drunk tank. One man must wear a mask so that officers can avoid his rain of spit. A young woman fails to take jail seriously and behaves provocatively.
Gulf War Soldier | JAIL
Gulf War Soldier | JAIL
By proclaiming that he is a Gulf War Veteran, a man states he shouldn’t be imprisoned. A corporal investigates a “prisoner on prisoner assault.” An Officer’s last shift is filled with fireworks.
Stabbed | JAIL
Stabbed | JAIL
A Code Blue is called after a fight erupts. An irate man refuses to remove the rubber bands entwined in his facial hair. A man stumbles into the visitor’s center suffering from deep stab wounds.
Baby Mama Drama | JAIL
Baby Mama Drama | JAIL
To avoid self-harm, an intoxicated man is handcuffed to a booking bench. After fighting at a bar, a combative prisoner is arrested. Also, an unmarried couple squabbles during the booking process.