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Tier Talk Podcast: What tools should COs have on their belt?

Anthony Gangi and Russell Hamilton discuss what tools are needed and why they are needed


Tier Talk is available on these platforms: Spreaker, IHeartRadio, TuneIn, PlayerFM, YouTube & Stitcher.

In an effort to keep things consistent on a national level, Anthony Gangi sits down with Russell Hamilton and discusses the tools all Correctional Officers should have at their immediate disposal. Listen in as they discuss what tools are needed and why they are needed.

Sergeant Russell Hamilton, California Department of Corrections (Retired), began his career at San Quentin State Prison in 1989. With more than 27 years of experience he is an expert in contraband interdiction, searches, use of force, report writing and has a wide range of other experience in all things correctional.

Tier Talk, hosted by Corrections1 columnist Anthony Gangi, features interviews with industry experts, conversations about hot topics and pressing issues, and offers lessons to new staff and old about the evolving and ever-changing field of corrections.