Inside Pelican Bay Supermax: Ret. CDC Lt. Joe Cello (Part 1 of 3 — Opening the SHU & Gang Wars)

from The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast

What was it like opening California's most feared Supermax prison? Retired CDC Lieutenant Joe Cello joins THE GRAY LINE, THE STORY BEHIND THE BLUE LINE PODCAST for Part 1 of an exclusive series. He breaks down the Security Housing Unit, violent prison gang leaders, and dangerous cell extractions inside Pelican Bay. Stream the audio anywhere you get podcasts, or search for us on YouTube to watch the full video!

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