Summary: Conditions at the Federal Correctional Institution Thomson in Illinois have improved under a new warden and direct hiring authority for correctional officers. However, the facility still faces challenges such as staff shortages and inadequate pay. The article includes statistics on staffing levels and quotes from Jon Zumkehr, president of AFGE local 4070, who discusses the ongoing issues and the need for better retention strategies.
Classification: Facility Conditions
Facility Discussed: Federal Correctional Institution Thomson
http://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/01/06/federal-prisons-release-staffing
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