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Former corrections officer Alan Russo, who served at Collins for 28 years before his recent retirement, shared his disillusionment. Russo highlighted two critical factors behind the strikes: an overcrowded system and the problematic enforcement of the HALT Act. Russo expressed frustration at how the recent legislation has left officers feeling endangered, as it diminishes accountability for inmate behavior. “There are no repercussions for inmates anymore,” he stated, emphasizing the need for urgent reform on these fronts.