Gov. Bush recently signed into law a much-needed plan to streamline many department functions. Before, each of the state's 60 major prisons had its own supply, purchasing and administrative support systems. Now we are eliminating inefficiency and duplication of effort by consolidating those functions into seven regional service centers across Florida. Those centers will provide support and resources for the prisons and facilities that keep criminals behind bars, and for our community corrections responsibility. Contrary to what some have claimed, no corrections employee will lose his or her job or see a salary reduction as a result of the realignment of department operations.
Employees are an asset to be nurtured and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.
These communities will not be adversely affected by realignment. Law-abiding citizens have the most to gain.