In this episode, I talk with Gary York, author of The Toughest Job.   Author, columnist, and even TV actor...:-), Gary has a varied and interesting career.  We talk about all things corrections, from staff manipulation, being married to a correctional officer, staff wellness, and much more.

Gary began his career with the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer.  He was promoted to probation officer, senior probation officer, and senior prison inspector where for the next 12 years he conducted criminal, civil, and administrative investigations in many state prisons

In 1991 Gary received the leadership award from the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers. In 1998 he was the statewide senior prison inspector of the year and received honors from the Civil-Criminal Division in Washington DC in 1999 for his work in a wrongful death investigation.  In 2004 Gary was asked to work with the U.S. Department of Justice on a program for In-Custody Death training for the prison system in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

After leaving the state prison system Gary went on to complete 12 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.  Gary worked in the South County Jail and then as a Juvenile Drill Instructor at the (Boot Camp) Star program. Gary fully retired as a Master Deputy Bailiff with 28.8 years of service. 

Gary has a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Metropolitan University and Completed the Certified Public Managers course with Florida State University. Gary is now a Columnist for CorrectionsOne.com and has a YouTube channel titled: True Prison Stories.

The Toughest Job by Gary York

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