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.
Money Buys Justice
Money Buys Justice
A man under the influence states money will buy his freedom after threatening police with a gun. Individuals arrested for possession blame each other. A man arrested for drunk driving becomes unruly.
2 Beers Too Many
2 Beers Too Many
A man arrested during a dangerous drug deal struggles to face jail time. Tempers flare when a man makes threats against the arresting officers. Marijuana falls out of a man’s pockets during booking.
OJ
OJ
A media circus surrounds OJ Simpson as he is placed in jail for violating his bail agreement. During a body search, a man is tased and pepper sprayed. A parole violation calls for all hands-on deck.
Family Man
Family Man
In his holding cell, a man fights officers after taking Xanax. An officer discovers a suspect may be taking criminal charges for his son. K-9 units are needed during a search for improvised weapons.
Rowdy Redneck
Rowdy Redneck
An inmate is subdued for refusing to follow commands. A woman is accused of running out on a dinner bill has her jewelry sawed off in jail. After issuing criminal terrorist threats, a man is jailed.
Attention Junkie
Attention Junkie
A woman is placed in isolation after disparaging other inmates. Alarms blare while a fight erupts in the shower room among inmates. A man booked into jail is revealed to have a 20 year arrest record.
Meth Rage
Meth Rage
Officers conduct a strip search after an inmate is accused of carrying contraband. A repeat offender dances for deputies and fellow inmates. High on meth, a man acts erratically during booking.
Two Fisted Fights
Two Fisted Fights
A violent ruckus ensues after a man is placed in jail. Secret prison communication methods are explored and examined. Later, deputies cautiously extract a disruptive man while his wife is held nearby.
Bad Trip
Bad Trip
Officers fear a man may attempt to hang himself and decide to intervene. A heavily injured man ends up in jail after taking cocaine and acid. Irascibility shadows a man with low blood sugar.
Mad-Icidal
Mad-Icidal
Deputies corral a suspect into a cell after serious turmoil. A man becomes suicidal after being brought in on burglary charges. Facing the gavel, a prisoner berates a Judge during court proceedings.