Governor Bentley Releases Statement on Holman Prison Disturbance
MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Saturday released a statement regarding the disturbance at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore.
“There have now been two events in just the last four days involving violence within two Department of Corrections facilities. Alabama’s prison system is at a critical point. A volatile mix of overcrowding and understaffing have created an environment that is dangerous to both inmates as well as the Corrections Officers who serve our state. Our state must take the necessary steps to address and solve this problem immediately. We must reduce overcrowding and provide facilities that are safer and more secure for both inmates and corrections officers.”
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