Warden Campbell Is Having a Difficult Time Recruiting Qualified Correctional

question 43

Multiple Choice

Warden Campbell is having a difficult time recruiting qualified correctional officers.  He has also had a difficult time maintaining job satisfaction among his current employees.  He is working with other wardens within the state to review possible incentives for all correctional staff.  He has found that there is a huge shortage of staff members who would be considered minorities, including women.
Warden Campbell has become concerned that some of her officers are having illicit sexual relations with the female inmates.  Which of the following actions is the warden likely to enact?

• A)Increase the supervision staff members.
• B)Decrease the number of female officers .
• C)Increase the number of male officers .
• D)Restrict privileges for all prisoners.

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