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After the Sky Fell -

A Correctional Officer’s Guide to Crisis, Escape, and Institutional Recovery

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By: Carl Toersbijns
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 In July 1988, the still air above the New Mexico State Penitentiary split open with the thunder of rotor blades. A helicopter descended with surgical precision into a recreation yard, lifted three inmates to freedom, and exposed vulnerabilities far beyond razor wire and concrete. What followed was not only a statewide manhunt, but a reckoning.
After the Sky Fell delivers a gripping, real-time account of the infamous helicopter escape through the lens of those often overlooked in historical narratives: the correctional officers.
This book explores what really happens after the sirens wail and the count comes up short—from the scramble for control to the solemn internal reviews and the haunting self-questioning that follows. To the best of my knowledge, no training guide has been developed for such incidents, and this guide is intended to give guidance on the applicable policies in place for such incidents or events.
Blending nonfiction storytelling, redacted internal memos, first-person officer statements, and policy-driven training modules, this work becomes both a narrative and a field manual. It reveals how one breach of security turned into a crucible of professionalism, trauma, and institutional introspection.
With realism and reverence, the book walks readers through:
A detailed timeline of the escape and rapid response
Realistic expectations of officer conduct during a crisis
The pressure of internal investigations and written statements
Psychological and peer impact among correctional staff
Training conclusions to reinforce vigilance and integrity
This is more than a story of escape—it's a study in command, accountability, and the unseen burdens shouldered by those who stand between society and chaos.
For correctional officers, trainers, policy writers, or any reader seeking an unvarnished look inside the wire, After the Sky Fell offers something rare: truth, responsibility, and the quiet heroism of order restored.
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