​“It is obvious why correctional officers from approximately 40 state prisons have demonstrated outside facilities for the past week: the severe staffing crisis, unsafe working conditions as a result of the HALT Act and the looming threat of more prison closures have crippled correctional facilities statewide. Our correctional officers deserve better, and deserve to feel safe when they come in to work.

​“I will continue to speak up for our correctional officers and work to improve working conditions in correctional facilities, fight back against proposed prison closures and ensure our officers have access to support services, proper training and mental health resources to help them excel in one of the toughest jobs in the state.”