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| State needs to close prisons, says corrections director |
| By enidnews.com- Janelle Stecklein |
| Published: 02/11/2016 |
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The interim head of Oklahoma Department of Corrections says the state needs to close some of its ailing prisons. Joe M. Allbaugh stopped short of naming facilities he believes should be closed during an interview Wednesday. But in 15 or 16 surprise visits to facilities across the state, Allbaugh said he's discovered a system running on "baling wire and pliers," just trying to make it through each day. “We have a whole host of facilities that need to be closed down,” said Allbaugh, who had been on the job just 32 days. “They are a danger to our population. They’re a danger to our corrections officers and a danger to our administrative staff. It’s just a matter of time before we have a serious incident.” Read More. |
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