Mar 4, 2026
Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple joins the show to discuss his
bold leadership, the high-stakes Netflix series "Unlocked: A Jail
Experiment" Season 2, and life inside Arizona's corrections system.
Fresh off taking office, Sheriff Teeple shares how he was
"strong-armed" (old friends) by predecessor Sheriff Mark Lamb into
filming a groundbreaking re-entry program that unlocked jail cells,
shifted to indirect supervision, and empowered inmates to
self-govern—aiming to build responsibility, reduce recidivism, and
break cycles of crime.
Hear raw stories from his career: his first high-speed pursuit gone
wrong, a terrifying hand-to-hand fight during an arrest,
heartbreaking search-and-rescue recoveries (including a tragic
plane crash in the Superstition Mountains), bizarre and intense
calls, and a heartwarming success saving a young woman from a
predatory relationship.
Sheriff Teeple opens up about border security challenges near the
Tohono O'odham Nation (where 80% of U.S. fentanyl crosses), cartel
threats on American soil, drone smuggling risks, staffing
shortages, pay raises for detention officers, and advice for new
law enforcement recruits: put down the phone, build real-world
communication skills, and seek face-to-face conflict
resolution.
Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 now on Netlfix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81476420
Follow Sheriff Teeple on Instagram @teepleforthepeople
Pinal County Sheriff's Office on Youtube
@PinalCountySheriffsOffice
Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com
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