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

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
How to prepare for a physical agility test
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Both new recruits and lateral transfer officers should develop a physical fitness plan to help them ace the test
Leadership foundations in corrections
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Having a good work ethic, a professional appearance and sound job knowledge will build your confidence as a leader and earn you the respect of your officers
What can go wrong in the prison chapel?
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While there are inmates who are sincere about their religious beliefs, many do not use the chapel for its intended purpose
How body scanning technology aids contraband detection
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Here’s how to maximize detection using technology combined with physical searches
10 ways correctional officers jeopardize safety
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Any of these things can place officers, correctional staff and inmates in harm's way
What can US corrections learn from the German prison system?
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With adequate funds for staffing and security, there are few attacks on correctional officers and little to zero use of solitary confinement in German prisons
CO training: Everyday items inmates use as weapons
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Correctional officers wear items on their uniforms and bodies every day that inmates can use as weapons
How the Angola prison rodeo brings together inmates, community members
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Several programs at the Louisiana State Penitentiary work toward providing a positive re-entry for inmates
Career advice for new COs
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As a young correctional officer, you will face many obstacles, but never give up as you will develop the skills you need to succeed
Why inmate hospital watch is a dangerous shift
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If anyone believes hospital watches are not dangerous just ask an officer who has been attacked and injured while on hospital watch to talk with you about their experiences
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