Mr.

Chairman, you’d be

surprised to see how many repeat offenders end up going back into the facility at different times of the year.

Probably more important is the fact that with such an open environment, items can be exchanged between those who might consider helping their friends or associates, and those who are now incarcerated. That is something that one must look at as part of the scenario that must be reviewed.

The department has put it in here as needing to be done, but we will respect the wishes of the Assembly. Thank you.