Episode #157 w/ Q Well

Qwell grew up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn — where street smarts met survival. At 22, he began his career in law enforcement, working at MDC Brooklyn and Rikers Island, eventually earning a spot in the high-stakes Emergency Services Unit (ESU). That experience gave him a firsthand look at the violence, corruption, and trauma inside the walls.

Now a police officer in a major metropolitan city, Qwell’s impact is undeniable — earning “Officer of the Month” four times for his proactive, community-driven work. What makes him unique is his dual perspective: someone who’s worked inside the system and now walks the beat with a deeper understanding of both sides of the law.

In this powerful episode, Qwell opens up about his time behind the walls, how being a Black officer comes with its own set of challenges, and why he joined Season 9 of “60 Days In” to expose the truths about jail conditions from the inside.