Critics of the construction plan argue the state is ignoring the bigger issues — prison staffing levels and leadership — to focus on buildings
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More than 1,400 officers a day are listed as out sick on any given day
The National Institute of Corrections will help participating agencies analyze their staffing needs though training, coaching and technical assistance
"Training and education are not the priority right now. To close this program will hurt no one," said the VP of instruction
"What we're looking to do is create an incentive for jail employees due to the fact we've lost so many in such a short period of time."
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The federal government says one officer per 125 inmates is sufficient at the pre-trial detention center; those on the ground say otherwise
A DOC spokesperson says not being able to hire 18-year-olds "really limits" the agency
The systemwide review was sparked by the March 23 murders of two employees at the Anamosa State Penitentiary
Current officers will see a minimum 15% hike in their pay
FCC Florence, which includes the supermax Administrative Maximum Facility, is currently only 59% staffed
An officer who left his job this year says he took a pay cut for better working conditions elsewhere
"The Department of Corrections believes there isn't a staffing crisis and the union believes there is," said union director Connie Derr
Other incentives being offered: walk-in interviews and a streamlined interview process
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