120 Hours Behind Bars

Over-capacity and on the brink, Louisiana's Washington Parish Jail is spiraling into chaos; the new sheriff struggles to bring stability and control while facing the mistakes of the past.

In rural Leake County, Mississippi, a small jail battles a big meth problem; with repeat offenders entering the jail daily, local law enforcement works to break the cycle.

Virginia Beach is a party town with a vibrant nightlife, making its Correctional Center one of the busiest city jails in the state. Here, some inmates arrive to go on vacation, then leave on probation -- and return on a violation.

In Bristol County Jail, half of the cells don't lock. As changing demographics bring in more violent, gang-affiliated criminals, staff must manage a higher-risk population without the facility slipping into chaos.

Inside one of Nevada's busiest jails, deputies battle a non-stop surge of arrests driven by Reno's constant crime and a major trafficking corridor; with gangs entrenched inside, keeping rival groups apart becomes a daily fight for control.

Over-capacity and on the brink, Louisiana's Washington Parish Jail is spiraling into chaos; the new sheriff struggles to bring stability and control while facing the mistakes of the past.

Virginia Beach is a party town with a vibrant nightlife, making its Correctional Center one of the busiest city jails in the state. Here, some inmates arrive to go on vacation, then leave on probation -- and return on a violation.

In rural Leake County, Mississippi, a small jail battles a big meth problem; with repeat offenders entering the jail daily, local law enforcement works to break the cycle.

In Bristol County Jail, half of the cells don't lock. As changing demographics bring in more violent, gang-affiliated criminals, staff must manage a higher-risk population without the facility slipping into chaos.

Inside one of Nevada's busiest jails, deputies battle a non-stop surge of arrests driven by Reno's constant crime and a major trafficking corridor; with gangs entrenched inside, keeping rival groups apart becomes a daily fight for control.