Changes in store at NICI

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By Associated Press

Summary

Warden says despite recent escapes, programs at the prison are succeeding.

Story Published: Oct 24, 2009 at 8:32 PM PST

Story Updated: Oct 24, 2009 at 8:32 PM PST

GRANGEVILLE (AP) - The warden of the North Idaho Correctional Institution says changes have been made to the facility in the wake of five prisoner escapes this year.

Lynn Guyer says razor wire has been added to a 10-foot-high chain-link fence, some staff changes have been made, and a faulty automated telephone system has been replaced with a person.

About 1,300 offenders go through the minimum security prison each year.

Guyer said 85 to 90 percent of the inmates receive favorable reviews to be released on probation.


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