Darren Monohan shares his experience working as a prison guard at San Quentin, guarding Charles Manson, Richard Ramirez, and other high-profile inmates. He discusses the realities of working in a maximum-security prison, the dangers inside, and the challenges of handling death row prisoners. Darren also talks about the prison culture, interactions with infamous criminals, and what it was like to be on the front lines of the California prison system

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Growing Up in San Jose

00:05:15 Making a Career Decision: Benefits vs. Moral Dilemma

00:10:41 Navigating First Day Challenges as a Rookie Guard

00:15:43 Surviving Chaos: My Second Day on the Job

00:21:13 Career Reflections: From San Quentin to Solano

00:26:15 Life and Challenges at the Adjustment Center

00:31:33 Daily Routine of Inmates in Solitary Confinement

00:36:47 Nightstalkers: Chilling Stories and Encounters

00:42:17 Stories of Charles Manson and His Music Sessions

00:47:35 Life in High-Security USA Prisons

00:52:52 Challenges of Being a Police Officer

00:58:36 Challenges with Young Police Officers

01:03:57 Life as a Street Narcotics Cop in Richmond

01:09:05 Undercover Operation with FBI and DEA

01:14:35 Undercover Operation and SWAT Intervention

01:20:11 Gym Ownership and Partnership

01:25:37 Fear of Flying and Safety Concerns

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