Good Morning,
We have had an interesting few
weeks. I am thankful that even in the midst of potential distractions, the
overwhelming majority of our SCDC team remains mission focused. I am grateful
for your leadership, in that regard.
I want to be clear, once again,
about my position on the so-called allegations: When we make a mistake, we
certainly expect criticism: this often includes politically and personally
motivated criticism from the cheap seats. That goes with the territory. Our duty
is to identify the real problems and mistakes and handle those
appropriately.
However, positive change,
improvement and progress also generate opposition, generally from the same crowd
and generally with the same motives: Raising standards and holding people
accountable will always create opposition. Many of you have experienced
as much and we all expect it.
When those types of complaints come,
we intend to continue to move forward.
The good employees of this
agency deserve better than the repetition of false and baseless attacks by a
disgruntled few. When we are forced to respond, we will always be constrained by
the truth and we will not stoop to the level of our opponents. But, when
appropriate and necessary, it is an honor to tell the truth on behalf of the
good employees of this agency.
Our smoke free pilots appear to be
going well. I would love to hear feedback from those of you at those locations,
now that things are back on a more even keel.
Many of you continue to find ways to
improve and move forward and I look forward to visiting the best looking,
cleanest and most orderly prisons in the country over the next few
months.
Jon