reducing the number of inmates in its notoriously overcrowded and violent prisons by more than 6,000 to save $1 billion. >> we were just flat out of room, and the state's out of money. so we've had to take these steps. >> cate says the only inmates with get out of jail free cards will be ones the state considers low risk offenders and parolees who won't be returned because of minor violations. the department is also offering early release to inmates who obtain high school equivalency certificates and job training. >> when they come home based on budget cuts we're seeing at the county and local level, there's not a support mechanism. my concern is the state is saying yes, we are going to provide this and this. how am i assured as the chief of police that i can insure the state is going to follow up on their word. >> at risk a community transformed where parks have replaced gang turf and new