Jose A. Saldana opens up about his life as a former Young Lord, committing bank robberies, surviving a violent police shootout, and spending 38 years behind bars. Arrested in 1980 for the attempted murder of an NYPD sergeant during a botched robbery, Saldana was sentenced to 25 years to life and denied parole four times before finally being released in 2018 at the age of 65. Now, he is the executive director of Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP), advocating for criminal justice reform and the release of elderly prisoners serving long-term sentences. In this powerful interview, Saldana shares his journey of crime, survival, and redemption.

Jamie Buford, a former undercover officer with the South Bend Police Department, saw his career take a turn when he was sentenced to 154 months in federal prison. Once involved in narcotics investigations, Jamie shares his story of corruption, law enforcement's challenges, and the choices that led to his conviction. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he talks about the lines between justice and crime, the pressures of working undercover, and life behind bars.

Daniel Mishiyev shares his experience of getting involved in a criminal conspiracy, going on the run from the FBI, and surviving federal prison. He discusses the events that led to his arrest, the challenges of evading law enforcement, and his time behind bars. Daniel also talks about the impact of incarceration and his journey after prison.

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

Emanuel Lewis shares his experience as a correctional officer and exposes corruption inside Dallas County Jail. He discusses the challenges of working in the prison system, the misconduct he witnessed, and the impact of jail corruption on inmates and staff. Emanuel also talks about the realities of life behind bars, the justice system, and the struggles inside county jails.