Governor demands answers after prison ordealA drawn-out siegeJack Kurtz/The Arizona RepublicAmanda J. Crawford, Judi Villa and Robbie Sherwood
The Arizona Republic
Feb. 4, 2004 12:00 AM
Gov. Janet Napolitano and Corrections Director Dora Schriro will conduct a comprehensive investigation of the prison system in the wake of a 15-day ordeal in which two corrections officers were held hostage.
The investigation will examine myriad issues from staffing levels and training to security protocols that may have contributed to the takeover of a watchtower at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis.
"Clearly something went wrong that caused this situation," Napolitano said.
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