I Was a California Prison Guard — This Is How Gangs Really Operate | Hector Bravo

Hector Bravo spent over sixteen years as a Correctional Lieutenant and Tactical Commander within the California State prison system. Hector is not only an authority in his field but also a combat veteran and a distinguished best-selling author. In this unfiltered and emotionally charged interview, Hector provides an unvarnished account of his experiences in the Iraq war and the gripping realities of working alongside violent convicted felons.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:03 - Hustling

00:05:56 - Growing up in Brawley, California

00:09:00 - Overcoming Fear and Insecurity

00:15:00 - Detainees and MakeShift Jails

00:18:09 - Cultural Differences in Afghanistan

00:21:01 - Loss of a friend

00:24:21 - Carrying the Burden of Survivor's Guilt

00:31:24 - Dark Times

00:34:37 - Struggling with Triggers in the Middle East

00:37:58 - Unexpected Situation in County Jail

00:41:02 - Fought for Freedom, but Freedom Taken Away

00:44:05 - Lowering of Standards in Law Enforcement

00:47:03 - Benefits and Preparation in the Military

00:50:05 - A Day in the Life of a Prison Guard

00:53:15 - Thriving in Chaos

00:56:31 - Transportation and Contraband in Prison

01:02:26 - Confrontation with Inmates

01:05:11 - Tensions in the Prison

01:11:24 - Heartbreaking Notifications

01:14:28 - Rules and Structure in Prison

01:17:33 - Strange Prison Rules and Phone Conversations

01:20:39 - Gang Activity and Surveillance

01:23:45 - The Thrill of Chasing the Biggest and Baddest

01:26:56 - Life after Resignation

01:30:06 - Life Lessons and Helping Others

01:33:11 - Pursuing a Career on Social Media

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