Thank you all for your kind emails and words on the passing of a close friend. We had some amazing times. Live life everyone.

Hey Larry I'm 17 and I was going down the wrong path and I stumbled upon your videos about 2 weeks ago and you have given me the motivation to change my life around. Stay real g

As a former corrections officer I'm proud that you've taken your experience and reached out to the younger generation. It makes all the difference.

Larry, I'm an old lady who has never been to prison, but I appreciate that you turned your life around and are providing a useful service to others who may think about going down the wrong path. God Bless you. Happy Holidays.

Larry, been a fan for a while but I gotta say: every video you do is captivating and your skills as a speaker are incredibly obvious. You definitely have a natural talent for this type of work, and everything is super informative. Really great stuff!

Here for it 💎

I'm a government employee and ex-cop. How I found your videos, I don't know. But you seem to be an incredible knowledgeable and inspiration to many. It's like I say about life. It's not how you start, it's how you end it. Congrats Larry and I love watching your videos.

15 years of freedom! Glad to see your doing good with it brother.

I’m glad you cleared up the misinformation around prison, I hate seeing people act like prisoners get free medical care lol.

Excited for this one, Larry giving info to the infographics!

Really appreciate the insight Larry! You’re so well spoken, and vibrant talking. Thanks for the videos, and happy to see you living the best 😊

While "armed" OFTEN means possessing a gun, the dictionary definition is "equipped with a weapon." And the animated graphic does NOT show the guards with guns.

Hey Larry, former max/close security officer here. Just gonna say I agree with what you said 100%. I dunno where this guy got this information from, but not all of it is true. At the prison I worked in, we tried our best to identify the various gang affiliations, and separated obvious issues. You obviously couldn't have two rivals being in close proximity with each other and the like because that was just trouble waiting to happen, and my facility had a couple of different dorms types. We had one we all called the "honor dorms", which is where the older guys or the very well behaved orderlies went, sometimes if guys were playing it nice for long enough they were considered, and then you had the ACU's (basically the hole for inmates with mental instability things going on). We also had a separate yet connected facility where inmates no longer considered a major threat went, and usually those guys were gonna be out pretty soon or they were about to be transferred to a lower level security. The process I've seen was basically get papers done, get strip searched, get suited up in your first DoC jumpers, and assign a temporary dorm until higher ups figured out where they wanted you. When they got their briefing, typically the Warden was there but sometimes if he wasn't able to get to it the Deputy Warden of security would do it, the newbies learned to stand up at attention REAL quick, learned the lay of the facility, all the important faces (medical, mental health, big name officers, PREA team, etc) though half of them never showed up even though they are listed to arrive on the schedule, and were sent back to their housing with a pack. Sometimes they sat there for a week or longer, but during that time they got their DoC ID and for the most part, I can guarantee you, 99% of those new faces that never been to prison were shaking in their trousers, even though they weren't really in that much danger, being in the newly booked dorms, and separated from the other knuckleheads that probably would do something to cause issues. This is a really cool insight from the perspective of someone that's been in the system man, keep doing these videos, always glad to see an ex-con that's going to the straight and narrow, and I'll probably even check your book out sometime. Cheers!

The prison system needs to be completely redone, so that people who make it to the end of their sentences are way less likely to go back

Great video! Very informative! It is nice to hear a non-sugar coated explanation of what goes on in those kinds of joints. I'm going to have to watch more of your videos.

I think having a chat and a beer with Larry would unearth some wild stories from back in the day. Good to see people 180 themselves

Love you man. I’m only 24, but I look up to Larry Lawton in MANY ways. He is always so knowledgeable, whether it’s about lessons in life, or the system. You will always learn something knew when you watch his videos, and there is ALWAYS something to take-away. Much love and respect for this guy. Peace and love from Fairbanks, Alaska.

Hey Larry, I've been around since around 20k subs and just gotta say the content and hearing you speak still never gets old! A lot of the stories I've heard many times but still never get bored, you really have a gift with speech my guy, something I aspire to get better at myself. Keep it up!

I spent ten years as a correctional Officer. I even worked transport,which included processing inmates out of and into the prison where I worked. I worked maximum, minimum, State and Federal. I agree with most every observation you made here.

Hey Larry I'm really enjoying your videos. I was a corrections officer for about 2 years in a state prison, and your videos are like a walk down memory lane. Also, I have never ever heard of officers putting their hands on an inmate during a strip search either. I was very surprised to hear that in the infographics video.

Listening to you is like hearing a family member tell a story at a fam-reunion

Hey Larry, If you're looking to play another video game, I highly recommend escapists (the first one). It would be super interesting seeing your approach to escaping the first prison given your experiences & perspectives. Great content as always! :D

Another enlightening vid! Keep'em coming, Larry! We love ya, and the world needs more guys like you.

I love how 90% of people now get all of their information from videos made by channels like infographics. and now they are an expert in the matter.

Love how they're smiling and so happy about going to prison.

You sir are one of my favorite channels. Im not gonna lie, when I first clicked on your gangster redemption videos, I thought it was gonna be a "woe as me I went to prison be sad for me" kind of a deal. Man was I surprised. You are a true man of character and honor. All of your arguments are well constructed and fantastic and I get lost in your channel on a daily basis. Its the highlight of my day when a Larry Lawton video pops up on my dash. God Bless, and thank you for your service.

Love your take on orientation. From the other side as a deputy/corrections officer I never got an orientation. Took me two weeks to figure out where the kitchen and gym were, how commissary worked and much more. Pay roll and where checks were picked up and even pay day were a mystery.

Hey larry. You're the only reason I'm no longer a criminal who deserves to be arrested

Larry killing it with the prison content as always Helping the kids to understand prison isn’t the cool easy place some think it is.

Always love new Lawton content. I ESPECIALLY love when you cover content like this, that is inaccurate and set the record straight.

I worked in a county jail, not a great job experience. But I interacted with inmates all the time. Most were pretty down to earth, no matter the charge. It really put a different perspective on it for me. They even rented a unit got federal inmates too. I saw many an inmate awaiting "chain" as the called it. I know it wasn't prison, but I saw and recognize a lot of what you mention in your videos. Inmates gambling commissary, phone calls, visitation, etc. I love watching your videos. I saw how a lot of the officers were, making it difficult for the inmates. My whole shtick was "I don't care what you do, just don't do it in front of rank, and don't do anything that makes me have to write a report". I wasn't there to make their lives harder than it already was. I really like the flipside perspective you provide.

Great information Larry. I need to watch more of your videos when I have time. One video I'd love to see you do is how hard would it be to break someone out of prison.

I did 5 years in Federal Prison and have been stripped searched a ton too. Most humiliating thing ever. Infographics got a lot of things wrong. Never been touched by a guard during a stripped search. My first 24 hours was pretty good. Was in an 18 man room at FCI Ft. Dix that ended up being good friends for the 3 years I served there. Helped me out a lot with hygiene, books, food, and good advice. Really needed it to. I was 22 with nothing but myself. That was back in '99-'01. Larry gives it to you raw and real. Its the way I remember it. And nothing in prison is more important the the 4 pm stand up count. Go ahead and mess up it. Was interesting to watch. Great video

I always love people reacting to Infographics, I never trusted them since they posted a video on joining the US Airforce where almost every fact was wrong and the fact thier "US Airforce" video featured exclusively Russian jets.

Larry, I've been waiting for a video like this!!!!! You have inspired me, along with other youtubers like yourself, to turn my life around, thank you so much!!!!!! I really dont think you realize how many people's lives you have made an impact on with your channel!!!

I was a corrections officer in the Navy. You hit the nail on the head about admissions.

Great video Mr. Lawton. I have to say that listening to your videos is one of my favorite parts of the week. Sit back, relax, and listen to a great video!

I've been binge watching your content lately and I can't even imagine some of the stuff if I had to go through it. I'm claustrophobic I don't know what I'd do if I had to go on con or go in holding cells with 5 other guys. Love the content!

I'm a recent subscriber. Only went to jail once but it was wrongfully. Ever since I'm very curious and find your videos very informative. So glad you were able to turn your life around and be successful.

I really hope Infographics sees this and learns from it to inspire future content. I really like their channel. Granted the rate at which they churn out videos speaks to their oversight of the facts.

Love the content, Larry. Thanks for all the work you put in.

22:22 the compatibility check is absolutely correct for the prison I work at. I'm an officer at a Sex Offender prison. We absolutely do separate the inmates based on their codes given to them at intake. In addition the inmates are never allowed to know what their codes are.

I really respect this guy and much credit for changing his life around, and actually telling it EXACTLY how it is(not that i would know to be fair, i've never crossed the law). Also one of the most engaging speakers i've heard.

Your channel is a benefit to human beings. You are a genuine man, and I am glad to share the world with one like you. Way to go. You took command of your life and you found a way. Cheers.

Love watching these videos, started watching earlier this year and I wish I saw you before then, your videos are always fun to watch and I always leave with a little bit more knowledge about the prison system.

Found out about you 2 years ago and haven't missed a video since. Keep up the amazing content Larry!

Im impressed. You embody what a prison is actually supposed to do. I see that you are mentally stronger and physically stronger and in a better place.

Glad this was made. You covered every annoying mistake on that infographics video. As alumni of the Florida Department of Corrections I really enjoy your videos.

Excellent video Larry, I've been watching for a while and still learn something new every video

Larry, i am inspired by content like this. Makes me do everything i can to avoid prison but you also have some knowledge because you can’t control the future. Thank you for all the quality content man.

Great video, you are a valid source to correct these videos. I enjoy them, good job brother.

Larry I love this videos! They're really educational. @Ceaser Madrazo was the one who brought me here and I'm learning a lot. Keep up the awesome work man! Much love from an EMT in Cali.

Perfect and eye opening vids as always, never stop uploading please 👍🏻

Love these videos where you critique other people's misunderstanding of prisons, Larry!

Larry, I am a retired Jail Nurse from N. California. Thx for setting the record straight. Would have been honored to have you in "my house.". Thoroughly enjoy your posts & keep up the good work!

The ink issue actually depends on the size of the town you're arrested in. I was "inked" in 2011 (fairly recently) in Hawthorne, Nevada. A true middle-of-nowhere kind of town. An interesting side note: That same jailed allowed cigarette smoking so long as you did it outside in the rec area, which is a huge no-no in most other places. You had to get arrested with your own cigs, you could borrow from the guards though if they smoked.

loving your videos larry, i always learn so much thanks for sharing with us 😁

Out here telling the truth. I really like your content, Larry. I have managed to avoid the justice system ever since I was barely a teenager, but that same system and its vagaries have always fascinated me. Your abundant experience, first-hand accounts and frankly very engaging storytelling really keep me coming back for more.

Mr larry i really appreciate you putting time and lots of info into this video i know it must've been really hard doing your time But you did the crime and you did your time that's something to be proud of Love your content i really enjoy it watching You sir have a wonderfull day And take care

Thank you very much! Liked, subscribed and shared. My absolute favorite KZfaq channel by far.

Your the man Larry. I love all your videos. Can you do more untold stories about crazy stories from your past + more stories about previous robberies you have done? Those are my favorite !!!

5:16. Correct. Even Sheriff's deputies delivering inmates to our prison are required to leave all of his weapons in his vehicle at the Sally port.

You're vids are very interesting. Seeing how im 61 and never break the law im good to go. But helping younger people out and keeping them from going in the first place, you're doing a great service sir.

Well done on doing this, Larry. Anything that keeps people out of prison is good work.

I Love learning from you Mr. lawton. Learn more about the system here then I did in school

I like The Infographics Show as a fun channel with some interesting facts, and I like the way it's animated, but I don't take it too seriously. For the real deal, I go to Larry, LOL. I do like their "challenge" episodes, though.

Thanks for these stories man. You are really cool and you help a lot of people by telling those.

Its a really good thing to have guys like Larry making videos about prison even if it only helps one person stay on or get on the right path it’s worth it! The younger generations get their information good and bad from social media platforms like KZfaq and when they are looking up the criminal side of things they will also see videos from quality guys like urself and it will absolutely help some people not become criminals. Tv stations made shows like scared straight and stuff like that trying to help kids but all that stuff was scripted, it had the vibe of getting yelled at by ur parents I’m sure it helped some people but ur videos are completely different you don’t judge people, you have an open mind, your honest about everything good and bad and one really important thing is telling the truth about how inmates are treated by the prison system in general, the guards, healthcare, how inmates treat each other, how inmates are treated by their crimes, the abuse they suffer, the cover ups by guards and all that stuff specially the abuse suffered from the system/guards is not something that a prison will talk about on a tv show they will never admit to a fraction of what is actually going on and when kids hear about the real abuse going on some will think twice and say to themselves I don’t ever want to go there.

Hey larry, Just started binge watching your videos. Really informative and inspiring, keep it up!

Just started reading the book! It's amazing to hear the backstory behind everything. You have given me courage to turn my life around for good I couldn't imagine having to go through prison and be dehumanized like that.(Treated like SHIT)

Larry lawtons channel has pretty much became my obsession at this point I love learning about the truth about prison life

Best videos Larry I’m so proud of you. Your doing a greater purpose. I hope you get to see prison reform and your picture on every institution

I listen to every word you say. No way in hell I'm going to prison. Being extremely claustrophobic would make it even worse.

You know, there aren't many people that I am legit, incredibly interested in what you have to say. I will never land myself in a situation that lands me in prison, but it is incredibly interesting to learn how things go when things get real. I'm so glad I came across you and got to learn your journey.

This is good stuff! Heading over to Part 2. (and I'm sorry you lost your Friend)

These videos are made amazingly, these are great tips, facts and personal expenses and honestly learned a lot more

Love your videos Larry, keep up the great work you do

Infographics makes a lot of mistakes, but that happens when you make so many videos on a large variety of subjects relatively quickly. Watching their videos is a good way to get some basic knowledge on a subject, but if one wants to actually get into said subject, videos like yours are the way to go to set things straight.

These are very informative and interesting.. I may be taking my first trip to prison soon and these have been quite helpful

Hey Larry Greetings from Canada. Your video popped up as a recommended watch. I do watch infographics alot and i always take what they say aa fact but after watching your video on the first 24 hrs in prison i will scrutinize their content more carefully but i do love your video on this particular topic. Great job. Its one thing for someone on the outside to do a video on prisons but its an entirely different story coming someone who actually experienced prison like yourself. Again, great job.

These are my favorite type of videos! Keep it up Larry!!!!!

Hey Larry, I think your videos are really interesting. I have always been interested in the psychology of people. What do you think happens to peoples psychological states over time in prison?

It's good to see you doing this sort of video because even if you only stop one young person from going into a life of crime it is one life you have saved not to say even preventing someone from getting hurt or offended again. As for your demonstration video, it is clear (to me) that it was made without much research.

Damn that was really interesting I always wondered what the process is like if someone goes to jail or prison.Great video by the way Larry it was very informative

Man you are making life so much easier to handle with these videos. Im soon to be doing a year or so for a federal crime. And these videos help me understand a little more whats to come. I thoroughly enjoy your story telling and narrating

Larry, have you done a video of the last day you were in prison, including your thoughts about what you had been through, feelings about being free, thoughts about what you would do and how you would feel after being released? And what you did during your first day of freedom?

As usual...a good video to veg out to. Mad respect to you. Look forward to more videos

amazing how some people spread false information without having the slightest clue.... thanks for putting some facts straight!

I was waiting for you to make a video someday calling out Infographic's prison videos 😎👍

Love your videos Larry! You explain everything to a T. Good job 👍

Gotta love the way you put stuff.. Straight away and honest. Typical New York City style. Keep on being you Mr. Lawton.

Thanks for the great video larry, im really glad that you brought up how long classification takes... for example i did 4 years for a violent offence when i was 19. but it took at least 3 days of waiting in an intake facility somewhere in texas (near houston i think... its been awhile) just to get to the point of being brought to the actual prison. I really think infographics should shut up about the prison system.

Love you man. You are the person I look up too. I thank you for helping me during my hard times. I understand that you had a rough time in prison but you are my hero. I just want to say love you and keep making these videos, i look forward to watching ur videos every day it is what keeps me going during the day. You have much respect with me and my family. Love you Larry

If there was ever a video or someone to critique a video, this is this one and Larry is the man to do it.

@Larry Lawton Nice infomation keep up the good works :)

This would be a great series loving the work larry

Hey Larry 👋 I was wondering if you could do a video on how prisoners test you and how to react/ how not to be a pushover. Also maybe what to say/do when first arriving to your new cell mate. I love your videos been binge watching them as much as possible to prepare for prison as I have my sentencing date on the 10th of December and most likely am going to prison. Thank you for reading my comment if you see this.

Fascinating information and I appreciate your candor. Have you touched on mental health issues within the incarcerated population? Our country would rather lock up unwell individuals than medicate them. Then once they are in the system and violate because they rarely receive appropriate medication (too expensive they say) they just keep tacking on charges. I know personally, my oldest struggles with profound mental illness issues. I fought tooth and nail to get her the right meds in jail (paid for brand new unopened scripts) to absolutely no avail. Some officials care, most don't.

feel the same way about the strip searches as you and also the cell searches , there really is no privacy in prison. as you explain this is exactly the same process I went through, never made it to a camp.

Love your channel. And I know you’re here to inspire people to make good choices, but is there one crime that you committed that you - to this day - don’t regret committing? Would be interested to know 😉