Many prison employees are from families that have lived and worked at Angola for generations.

On the other hand, he reasoned, the prison employees would be wonderful neighbors to have.

He said that tapes showing 50 of the prison employees being held were received and all appeared safe.

Two law enforcement officials close to the case also said that new charges were expected against almost a dozen current and former prison employees.

And even in those states, how long before private prison employees strike for better working conditions?

Moreover, only 360 guards and other prison employees were tested.

It will not be opened until March 3, when a reunion of prison employees is held.

The alternative, he said, is having prison employees with little training perform the procedures.

"Their spirits seemed to be good, and they were shaking hands with everybody," she said, referring to other prison employees.

He said many other prison employees would be subject to disciplinary action.