How did Sgt. Kevin Steele go from being a true believer in the institution of New Folsom to writing an explosive memo hoping to tear it down? We sift through video evidence, interrogation tapes and internal reports to find glimpses of his transformation. But when he feels his reports of corruption are ignored—he takes an even more drastic step. ResourcesIf you are currently in crisis, you can dial 988 [U.S.] to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.<a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline">SAMHSA National Help Line</a><a href="https://988lifeline.org/">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline</a><a href="https://www.nami.org/help">NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline</a><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/mental-health-substance-abuse/index.html">US Health and Human Services</a><a href="https://warmline.org/warmdir.html">Warmline Directory</a> <a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11977062">Episode Transcript</a>Find more information at <a href="https://www.kqed.org/podcasts/onourwatch">our website</a>.If you have tips or feedback about this series please reach out to us at <a href="mailto:onourwatch@kqed.org">onourwatch@kqed.org</a>.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

5. End of Watch | S2: New Folsom

When correctional officer Valentino Rodriguez first stepped behind prison walls, he wasn't just starting a job, he was joining a family. What he didn’t know was that he was now bound by an unwritten code that would ultimately test his loyalty to his oath and his fellow officers. Five years later, Valentino's sudden death would raise questions from the FBI, his family and his mentor in the elite investigative unit where they both worked. This season, join us as we follow in Valentino’s footsteps to uncover the secrets hidden inside the most dangerous prison in California: New Folsom.
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