Sunday, July 30, 2006

[USA] Inmates target strictest officers / Baltimore sun, 30 Jul 2006

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Greg Garland
"Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary also said Maryland's prison system, as is the case for others around the country, is dealing with more violent gang members as part of the prison population. "I think the more that you ratchet down on inmates and make sure they are following your rules and regulations, initially there is going to be a reaction," Saar said. But Saar said it is important that prison staff send a firm message that they - not inmates - control the institutions. "We are going to run an efficient, safe and secure system, and I don't care if the inmates don't like that," Saar said."