About the Author
Tom Martin is a correctional professional working for the Washington State Department of Corrections. After having served in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army, in 1993 he decided to apply for a job as a prison correctional officer and has worked in a field he finds fascinating and challenging ever since. He has worked with both male and female offenders, and he teaches courses on Offender Manipulation, New Officer Training, and Incident Report Writing.