New York Prison Sergeant Reveals What Really Happens Behind Bars | Randy Allen

Randy Allen spent over two decades working inside New York's prison system — 22 years as a correctional officer before being promoted to sergeant. In this interview, Randy reveals what really goes on behind prison walls: the investigations into drugs, weapons, and contraband, the violence between inmates, and the pressure that comes with wearing the badge on the inside. #PrisonStories #CorrectionsOfficer #NewYorkPrison #LawEnforcement #TrueCrimeInterviews #BehindBars #PolicePodcast #criminaljustice Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Randy Allen: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDHk6bq6A/?mibextid=wwXIfr Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Meet Sgt. Randy Allen & His 22 Years in New York Prisons 05:12 – Childhood, Family Values & The Road to Public Service 10:10 – Military Ambitions & Lessons in Discipline 17:41 – Starting in Corrections: First Day, Training & Culture Shock 23:20 – Inside Maximum Security: Inmate Behavior & Survival Dynamics 29:13 – Working Across Multiple Facilities in New York 35:21 – The Reality of Officer Life: Stress, Safety & System Struggles 41:20 – Gangs, Riots & Maintaining Control Behind Bars 52:20 – Becoming a Sergeant: Leadership & Hard Decisions 01:01:00 – Investigations: Drugs, Weapons & Prison Informants 01:14:20 – How Contraband Moves: Smuggling, Busts & Hidden Operations 01:25:00 – Retiring After Two Decades: Mental Toll & Reflections 01:31:10 – The Future of Corrections: Reform, The HALT Bill & Change Needed 01:39:00 – Life After Corrections: Black Ops Security & Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices