Send us a text Gio Martini takes us deep inside the federal prison system, sharing raw stories from his time as a CO at USP Victorville and how his anonymous Instagram account ultimately cost him his career. • Former Army infantry soldier who transitioned to corrections after being turned down by police departments • Worked first in private ICE detention before joining the Federal Bureau of Prisons • Explains the complex politics between different inmate groups, especially the notorious reputation of DC inmates • Describes the importance of authentic communication with inmates rather than adopting fake personas • Created "Good Verbal," an anonymous Instagram account sharing correctional humor that united officers nationwide • Account grew into an unexpected mental health resource and community for corrections staff • Federal administration, including Director Colette Peters, launched investigation and forced him out over the account • Recently contacted by government attorneys asking him to testify for Bureau against inmate lawsuit • Believes being true to yourself is the most important quality in corrections work • Left the Bureau in February 2022 but maintains relationships with former colleagues Find Gio on Instagram @Geo_the_Legend89 Support the show
