Teutopolis, IL (WTWO-WAWV) — The following is a press release from Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg.
State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has requested a meeting and tour of two prison facilities in his district to address the concerns of prison guards and staff about the surge in safety concerns from illegal drug and attacks on correctional officers and other staff. Rep. Niemerg and Senator Chapin Rose will be meeting with prison personnel and in several days to learn more about the issues surrounding the dangerous working conditions at these correctional facilities for staff and correctional officers.
“This situation has been brought to my attention by multiple DOC employees and I have been in contact with retired and active employees to reach a solution and fix these problems,” said Rep. Niemerg. “I will be touring the Robinson and Lawrenceville facilities with Senator Rose to see first-hand what is going on and invite Governor Pritzker to join us to learn more about the concerns for the safety of correctional guards and staff and the assaults & drug smuggling.”…