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 | JAIL
Money Buys Justice | JAIL
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 | JAIL
2 Beers Too Many | JAIL
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 | JAIL
OJ | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Family Man | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Rowdy Redneck | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Attention Junkie | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Meth Rage | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Two Fisted Fights | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Bad Trip | JAIL
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 | JAIL
Mad-Icidal | JAIL
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.