Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
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Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
New York Prison Sergeant Reveals What Really Happens Behind Bars | Randy Allen
Locked In with Ian Bick
1 hour 47 minutes
3 weeks ago
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.
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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
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Locked In with Ian Bick
Real stories from the people everyone else judges first. Hosted by Ian Bick — former federal inmate turned speaker and podcaster — this show sits down with former inmates, recovering addicts, bikers, law enforcement, investigators, and people who have lived through the darkest chapters of their lives. Each episode dives deep into crime, prison, addiction, trauma, redemption, mental health, street life, recovery, and second chances — without scripts, filters, or fake narratives. If you’re into true crime, raw prison stories, personal transformation, and real human honesty, you’ll feel at home here. This isn’t entertainment. It’s lived experience.
