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Chief: "We made mistakes"
By Deseret Morning News
Published: 10/05/2007

UTAH - Saying that "transparency and accountability" are two of the main factors in properly running a prison, Utah Department of Corrections executive director Tom Patterson answered tough questions Thursday from students and residents about two high-profile escapes of inmates.

Patterson was the guest forum speaker at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. He said while some information must be kept secret for security, a prison must be transparent, or open, to the public so Utahns can better understand the prison and its needs. Read more.

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