Prison Guard Reveals How Inmates Are Treated On Rikers Island

Marlon Fernandez shares his experience of becoming a correctional officer on Rikers Island and reveals how the inmates are actually treated. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Marlon Fernandez: https://www.instagram.com/marlon_fernandez_theactor/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Orientation at the Academy and Corrections 00:04:28 - Growing up and career aspirations 00:09:08 - The Struggle to Make a Living 00:13:42 - Living Conditions in the Prison System 00:18:02 - Pursue What You Love 00:22:13 - Overcoming Obstacles and Pursuing Goals 00:26:19 - The Gray Area of Criminal Justice 00:30:34 - Challenges Working with Others 00:34:47 - Challenges of being a correctional officer 00:38:59 - Living conditions and hygiene in prison 00:43:12 - Corruption and mistreatment in Riker's Island 00:47:24 - Harsh Treatment of Inmates 00:51:36 - Leaving the Job in Frustration 00:56:01 - Rikers Island's Future 01:00:06 - The Importance of Going Through Stages in the Acting Industry 01:04:02 - Acting Tips and Self-Tape Challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices