Parole is routinely referred to as the "safety valve" for controlling prison capacity. Here's a new report that makes that safety valve seem less than safe ...


Survey reveals flaws in parole system; officers blame computer system

Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
June 21, 2008

Texas parole officers are supposed to closely watch inmates who are released from state prisons. But malfunctioning equipment and other problems allow some parolees to escape scrutiny, according to a new report by the state auditor�s office.

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The SAO's complete report can be found here:
www.sao.state.tx.us/Reports/report.cfm/report/08-036