Sunday, March 04, 2007

Hazards at work, 30

As a corruption probe begins in New Zealand prisons, there is evidence an increasing number of guards and their families are living in fear.

New Corrections figures show a record nine prison officers called on police for protection last year.

One family was removed from its home and put into protective custody.

The Corrections Association president says threats to staff are increasing, along with beefed up prison security.

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