Gary York

Gary York, author of "Corruption Behind Bars" and "Inside The Inner Circle," served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1987 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant from the Military Police Corps. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Gary York completed the 7th Army Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership Academy with a 96.6% in the Train to Train method of instruction. Gary received the Army Commendation Medal and Soldier of the Quarter Award while serving. Gary was a Military Police shift supervisor for five years.

Gary then began a career with the Department of Corrections as a correctional officer. Gary was promoted to probation officer, senior probation officer and senior prison inspector where for the next 12 years he conducted criminal, civil and administrative investigations in many state prisons. Gary was also assigned to the Inspector General Drug Interdiction Team conducting searches of staff and visitors entering the prisons for contraband during weekend prison visitation. Gary also received the Correctional Probation Officer Leadership Award for the Region V, Tampa, Florida, Correctional Probation and he won the Outstanding Merit Award for leadership in the Region V Correctional Officer awards Tampa, Florida.

Full list of Gary York results

How to make a successful hire in corrections
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If a rookie corrections officer has the right attitude, everything else they need to know they can learn, which is the responsibility of both the FTO and the new hire
How to be an effective leader in corrections
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It is essential to develop your leadership skills to match the core competencies COs are looking for from their supervisors
The dangers of a 'cool' correctional officer
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This officer threatens the safety of other COs, correctional staff and inmates
Are you prepared for court? 4 keys to courtroom demeanor for correctional officers
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Correctional officers appear in court more often than we realize
Video review: Inmates attack correctional officers at Chicago jail
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Staff shortages have impacted all agencies, but we cannot take shortcuts in high-liability areas
Video review: Inmate attacks, drags corrections officer by her hair
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It is important to condition yourself to think about ways to keep a reactionary gap between you and the inmates
Video review: Jail riot response training
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A video of a New Mexico tactical team ending an inmate riot in a jail pod demonstrates key points to consider in a training plan
How to prevent drug-smuggling visitors
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During contact visitation, you are on surveillance detail, so stay alert and never become complacent
Video review: Inmate punches officer during jail booking
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From jail booking to prison transport, the chance of an inmate attacking an officer is ever-present
Video review: NM detention deputy survives violent inmate attack
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Working direct supervision alone in a jail pod is not uncommon, but it is dangerous
Implementing scenario-based prisoner transport training
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Inmate transport is the weakest link in our inmate chain of custody, so correctional facilities must provide the training and tools necessary for safe transport
Why safety is key when ordering cleaning supplies for corrections
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What are the critical considerations that correctional facility managers must keep in mind when ordering tools and supplies to be handled by inmate workers?
How to survive your first year as a correctional officer
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From dealing with hostile co-workers to avoiding manipulative inmates, new correctional officers face many challenges during their first few months on the job
Responding to an inmate escape
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There are some key steps correctional officers can take to prepare for a safe and effective response to a prison escape
How a suspect can shoot while handcuffed behind the back
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Handcuffed suspects and inmates can still be a deadly threat to officers, whether on the street, in a jail or in prison
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