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Published on: 10/7/2008
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IDOC spokesman Derek Schnapp said that the department is unable to comment on the specifics of transfers.
"It is not uncommon for inmates to be moved," Schnapp said."We will continue to move inmates when necessary and place them at an appropriate security level.
"We never disclose when and where inmates are being moved because of security reasons," he said."But once again, we will continue to move inmates as we deem necessary."
Schnapp said that it is still the plan of IDOC to close Pontiac Correctional Center by early 2009, and said that now is the time to apply for Thomson positions as the employee screening process will begin shortly.