The gulf gate bridge probably get a check of 4 to live first going towards the Holiday Weekend john yeah, 4th of july just days away now guys than or starting july off a really nice note today. Theres definitely been some cloud cover at times you saw that at the Golden Gate Bridge just a second ago as of timber on right now look at this theres the clouds in the distance, but youve got sunshine overhead definitely not a foggy start for you a little bit of fog right along the coastline, but it hasnt been causing too many visibility issues so smooth sailing as you do what you need to do this wednesday morning. 50s and 60s for your current temperatures, dublin hayward san jose pittsburgh. Each of 61. Concord year at 63 right now later today, a range of 60s at the coast 70s alongside the bay 80s in just a couple of 90s for inland areas, more still to come in your forecast is so were seen an increase a steady increase. And not only total number of positive cases, but total number of hospital
Furthermore, we have an exceptional relationship with the National Union and the incoming president and we are going to come up with a plan to streamline policy adoption so we do not have significant delays and have this be a barrier to implementation of the Inspector General ngos recommendation. We have a future state and plan on how these policies negotiations will happen going forward. That is encouraging i would hate to see the clock on your opportunity to resolve these longstanding issues and to have the union at the table and b. O. P. Leadership at the table and be implementing some of the igs recommendations on this critical area is encouraging. I will be following best. I know the chairman will be legislating can i ask one more question with the forbearance of my colleague. When a federal defendant is found mentally incompetent to stand trial. If they release on bail, they are required to be returned to custody to see if their competency can be restored in a b. O. P. Facility.
Are watching live coverage on c span3. In recent years more than 300 people have died of unnatural causes in custody of the presence. Does have too often been the result of this management and operational failures. Investigation by the Marshall Project and National Public radio three years ago found that the thompson federal prison in my home state of illinois has become one of the deadliest prisons in america because of the defunct a special Management Unit. I was shaken by the allegations in the article and asked Inspector General haaretz to examine them. We will discuss the results today. After media reports late last year alleged that some adults in custody died while awaiting for necessary medical care, i called on bop to change its procedures, staff and supply medical units so incarcerated individuals could receive the care they needed. It is evident that many of the issues the committee has highlighted over the years included understaffing, overuse of restrictive housing and emp
The federal prison system. He discussed the need for policy reforms, Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment and more funding and resources. This is one hour 15 minutes. You are watching live coverage on c span3. In recent years more than 300 people have died of unnatural causes in custody of the presence. Does have too often been the result of this management and in recent years, more than 300 people have died of unnatural causes in custody of the prisons. Too often been the result of this management and operational failures. Investigation by the Marshall Project and National Public radio three years ago found that the thompson federal prison in my home state of illinois has become one of the deadliest prisons in america because of the defunct a special Management Unit. I was shaken by the allegations in the article and asked Inspector General horowitz to examine them. We will discuss the results today. After media reports late last year alleged that some adults in custody died wh
Subcommittee will come to order without objection declare recess at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on the federal bureau of prisons. I ask our friend florida ms. Lee to lead us for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flagr which it stands, one nation under god and indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, ms. Lee. Without objection the gentleman from maryland mr. Ivy will be able to participate for the purpose of questioning the witness if the gentleman yields him time for that purpose, i see no objection. I now recognize myself for an Opening Statement. I thank director peters for coming today and the audience, we appreciate you being here. This hearing is oversight of the bureau of prisons. The federal bureau of prisons is component of the department of justice. Bop to protect society in confining offenders in controlled environments of prisons and communitybased facilities that are safe, humane, cost efficient and properly secured and