I have one last question. You were just talking about assaults on correctional officers. Obviously, their working conditions are very difficult. I'm curious as to whether you have followed up on one request in particular, namely that inmates be tested to determine if they are HIV positive or if they suffer from any diseases. Sometimes, inmates will spit in the face of an officer. Officers come into contact with bodily fluids. Inmates will spit on, bite and even urinate on correctional officers. Has the federal government followed up on their request to test inmates who do this or something similar to determine if they are infected with a serious disease?
On March 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.