I Was the Rikers Island Gang Intel Boss | Theresa Ramos
Locked In with Ian Bick
Oct 20, 2025
1 hr 38 min
Theresa Ramos started her career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office before becoming the Director of Gang Intelligence at Rikers Island, one of the most notorious jails in America. In this interview, Theresa breaks down the truth about gangs inside Rikers, how violence really starts, and what the public gets wrong about the facility. She opens up about recruiting informants, managing gang intelligence, and what changes are needed to make Rikers safer — both for staff and inmates.
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Connect with Theresa Ramos:Email: theresaramos@vanguardcrimestrategies.com
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