Legislators Push for Idaho Prison Oversight Review
InvestigateWest's 'Guarded by Predators' series prompts lawmakers to request an independent review.
Bree Derrick, Idaho Department of Correction director, shared talking points with lawmakers before publication.
Idaho Department concealed officers' employment histories in misconduct cases.
Department updated sexual misconduct policy and passed legislation to close legal gaps.
Ryan Langrill stated lawmakers can subpoena records if officials resist cooperation.
Imprisoned women in Idaho increased 50x since 1980 due to drug sentences and probation violations.
Audit found gaps in oversight of youth treatment homes.
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