Joshua Vaughn (Narrator/Reporter)

Who's gonna feel my pain? Who's gonna say my name?

Who's gonna feel my pain? Who's gonna say my name?

The last time I was out there was a few weeks ago for a prison board meeting. The last time I walked the block was probably a week or two before that. Walking the block still really matters to me, like connecting with inmates and hearing their experience and trying to ensure that I'm not ever disconnected from that as I'm making decisions.

The last time I was out there was a few weeks ago for a prison board meeting. The last time I walked the block was probably a week or two before that. Walking the block still really matters to me, like connecting with inmates and hearing their experience and trying to ensure that I'm not ever disconnected from that as I'm making decisions.

I also know that like the things that actually move the needle are systematic, advocating for different policies or pushing for actual long term changes. And so that's kind of that balance that I'm learning as a leader in this role.

I also know that like the things that actually move the needle are systematic, advocating for different policies or pushing for actual long term changes. And so that's kind of that balance that I'm learning as a leader in this role.

Shit, I'm free. I ain't never going back to that place, right? Yeah, and I just feel it's important to emphasize that I have the privilege of being able to walk into Dauphin County Prison at any time and walk the block. Not everybody does. There's a lot of people that would love to show their support by being present and connecting with inmates in that way. That's just not the way it works.

Shit, I'm free. I ain't never going back to that place, right? Yeah, and I just feel it's important to emphasize that I have the privilege of being able to walk into Dauphin County Prison at any time and walk the block. Not everybody does. There's a lot of people that would love to show their support by being present and connecting with inmates in that way. That's just not the way it works.

There are a ton of people that I've met on this journey that, like Lamont, spend a lot of time on matters related to Dauphin County Prison without being at Dauphin County Prison, whether that's supporting families who are dealing with the impacts of incarceration or figuring out how to ensure that our staff or other staffs are aware of commissary issues or not getting meds the right way and how do we get this person a tablet because they can't connect with their family.

There are a ton of people that I've met on this journey that, like Lamont, spend a lot of time on matters related to Dauphin County Prison without being at Dauphin County Prison, whether that's supporting families who are dealing with the impacts of incarceration or figuring out how to ensure that our staff or other staffs are aware of commissary issues or not getting meds the right way and how do we get this person a tablet because they can't connect with their family.

It's a collective effort. It's not just me or my office. A lot of the people didn't know to contact a commissioner and Lamont and others make sure they have my email or my, you know, number and, and we're able to pass that along quickly and get that remedied.

It's a collective effort. It's not just me or my office. A lot of the people didn't know to contact a commissioner and Lamont and others make sure they have my email or my, you know, number and, and we're able to pass that along quickly and get that remedied.

What I'll say is, uh, What's becoming quite clear is that there was a system and structure of corruption in Dauphin County. And when I say was, I would actually say still is. And I don't have any patience for that. I don't think the taxpayers should have any patience for that. Anyone who's broken the law in order to profit off of Dauphin County should suffer the full weight of those consequences.

What I'll say is, uh, What's becoming quite clear is that there was a system and structure of corruption in Dauphin County. And when I say was, I would actually say still is. And I don't have any patience for that. I don't think the taxpayers should have any patience for that. Anyone who's broken the law in order to profit off of Dauphin County should suffer the full weight of those consequences.

And I hope they do.

And I hope they do.

A stroll. This is a funny thing. Lamont says that's strong, but it's really not. I mean, expect more. I'll be honest. I get paid more in this job than I've ever gotten paid in my whole life. I was a pastor for 20 years. I worked for nonprofits my whole life. I have tons of opportunity in this role.

A stroll. This is a funny thing. Lamont says that's strong, but it's really not. I mean, expect more. I'll be honest. I get paid more in this job than I've ever gotten paid in my whole life. I was a pastor for 20 years. I worked for nonprofits my whole life. I have tons of opportunity in this role.

But the idea of seeing this job as a way to get more wealthy, as a way to make sure my friends get wealthy, as a way to get kickbacks from vendors...

But the idea of seeing this job as a way to get more wealthy, as a way to make sure my friends get wealthy, as a way to get kickbacks from vendors...