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| Under fire, new Alaska Corrections chief defends his appointment |
| By adn.com- Becky Bohrer |
| Published: 04/06/2016 |
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JUNEAU, Alaska -- State Corrections Commissioner Dean Williams defended his appointment Tuesday amid criticism from a correctional officers' union over a scathing review of the department that Williams helped conduct. The review found outdated policies, cases of lax or informal consequences for apparent employee misconduct and mistrust between corrections staff and management. The review, ordered by Gov. Bill Walker after several inmate deaths, was conducted by Williams, then a special assistant to the governor, and former FBI agent Joe Hanlon. In releasing the report last November, Walker said he wanted new leadership in the department. He named Walt Monegan as interim commissioner and in January appointed Williams, a former youth detention center superintendent. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Legislature. During confirmation hearings Tuesday, Williams said he didn't seek out the post and knew that since he helped conduct the review that some people wouldn't like his appointment. But he said he cares about the department's mission and is working to build trust. Read More. |
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