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.

Behind the walls of Clayton County Jail, deteriorating infrastructure creates dangerous conditions for both inmates and staff.

Caddo Parish Correctional Center is struggling with a staffing shortage -- the inmates outnumber the deputies by 180 to 1. To ensure the safety of both inmates and staff alike, the Emergency Response Team springs into action.

The party never ends in Virginia Beach -- until you end up in jail.

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.

Highlights the Butler County Jail, specifically featuring Sheriff Richard K. Jones and his staff dealing with intense drug issues and inmate management.

Inside one of Nevada's busiest jails, deputies battle a non-stop surge of arrests driven by Reno's 24/7 crime and a major trafficking corridor. With gangs entrenched inside, keeping rival groups apart becomes a daily fight for control.