Tyler C. Ryals

I became a Correctional Officer at one of the most violent prisons in America (Telfair State Prison) fresh out of high school. Over the following 9 years and 11 months I fulfilled many roles at 5 of Georgia's State prisons. Most notably being the Correctional Emergency Response Team Commander of Telfair, Valdosta, and Johnson State Prisons in Georgia, US. I demanded action from GDC leadership to adress the unconstitutional conditions at our prisons statewide on 8-1-24. 

Zero issues were adressed, and I was asked to resign in lieu of termination. I told them to do their paperwork (refused to resign).They tried to do damage control by having the Assistant Commissioner give me excuses for their inaction and offer me another position. I was then told that I resigned on 8-13-24 by refusing to accept their excuses and job offer (no letter of resignation). I have since taken to public advocacy to raise awareness of the true nature of Georgia's prison crisis. Corruption is disgusting.