Optimal numbers are certainly a goal that we want to see or that I, as governor, want to see Virginia reach. It is optimal for the experience of every officer, every corrections officer and frankly, for every person incarcerated across the commonwealth. And so I will continue my commitment to working with Director Walters and Secretary Medder to ensure that we are taking all steps that we can from the administration standpoint as it relates to recruitment, retention. (17:35–17:45)
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