I Worked on Rikers Island — Here's Why I Walked Away | Jorge Polanco

I Worked on Rikers Island — Here's Why I Walked Away | Jorge Polanco

Jorge Polanco started his career inside one of the most notorious jail systems in America — Rikers Island. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jorge breaks down what it was really like working inside Rikers as a correction officer, why he walked away after two years, and how that experience shaped the police officer he eventually became across Florida, Colorado and Texas.

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_____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Early Life 01:19 Family Background and Work Ethic 02:14 Baseball Dreams & Growing Up in the Bronx 03:55 Teenage Influence and Choosing a Path 07:43 Discovering Law Enforcement 10:01 Starting in Corrections: Riker's Island Academy 12:13 First Days Inside Riker's Island 14:33 Experiences with Inmates & Managing Challenges 16:13 Mental Health & Family Impact 18:47 Temptations, Corruption & Integrity in Corrections 22:00 Learning the Hustle & Navigating the System 23:46 Officer Stories & Systemic Issues 26:16 Transitions, Family Struggles & Moving Forward 29:35 Becoming a Police Officer in Florida 31:40 Facing Discrimination and Professional Barriers 33:46 Social Media & Law Enforcement 36:50 Colorado & Different Policing Environments 39:28 Tough Cases & Feeling Powerless 41:21 Finding a Place in Texas Law Enforcement 42:10 Narcotics Detective & Personal Mission 44:20 Persistence, Setbacks & The Path to Success 47:10 Corrections Experience: Preparing for Policing 49:31 Differences Between Agencies & Career Transitions 52:30 Law Differences Across States 53:56 Murder Charges for Fentanyl Dealers 54:59 Personal Connection & Family Impact of Drugs 01:00:34 Parenthood, Family Stories & Personal Growth 01:07:01 Reflections, Goals & Role of Law Enforcement Today 01:09:03 Challenges of Policing in Modern Society 01:12:46 Therapy, Mental Health & Stress Management 01:15:41 Leaving Rikers & Lessons from Corrections 01:18:31 Memorable Inmates, Mental Health Units & Stories 01:21:29 Handling Retirement Across States 01:22:12 Policing in Texas & Drug Laws 01:24:26 Common Crimes & Domestic Violence 01:26:06 Adapting to New Regions & Reflections 01:27:32 Lessons Learned & Closing Thoughts

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