<p>A new detention center in the heart of the everglades evokes the imagery of the most famous prison in US History. Erstwhile, the law and order president talks about re-opening the island prison in San Francisco bay made famous by movies and it's inmates. Should we dispose of its legacy in favor of safety? But would it only be a symbol? And wouldn't something more practical be better? Competing interests, political maneuvering, history, they all come together in this riveting episode.  Also a Jake Joke</p>

A new detention center in the heart of the everglades evokes the imagery of the most famous prison in US History. Erstwhile, the law and order president talks about re-opening the island prison in San Francisco bay made famous by movies and it's inmates. Should we dispose of its legacy in favor of safety? But would it only be a symbol? And wouldn't something more practical be better? Competing interests, political maneuvering, history, they all come together in this riveting episode. Also a Jake Joke

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Thinking about a career in corrections? Thinking about committing a crime? Correctional Sergeants Jake Welder and Jonathan Bates talk about life and the law behind bars, the challenges facing America's Forgotten Cop-- the correctional officer. The first responders on beats made up exclusively of our communities' most dangerous people. 

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To get ALL the NEW episodes, become a paid subscriber with this link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hardtime/subscribe Thinking about a career in corrections? Thinking about committing a crime? Correctional Sergeants Jake Welder and Jonathan Bates talk about life and the law behind bars, the challenges facing America's Forgotten Cop-- the correctional officer. The first responders on beats made up exclusively of our communities' most dangerous people. MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/

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