January 31, 2011
Despite escapes, security issues persist at problem-plagued private prison
Some Arizona officials say changes still need to be made at the Kingman prison, six months after the escape of three inmates reignited a debate about the role of private lockups in the state.
More work was needed at the prison, Arizona House Minority Leader Chad Campbell said after Department of Corrections director Charles Ryan appeared at a legislative committee hearing last week.
"It sounded like they're still pretty far away from meeting their obligation and they're still not sending any prisoners to that facility," Campbell said. "If we haven't gotten all these problems addressed, then obviously their response has been inadequate...."
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