Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Friday that he has reappointed Department of Correction Commissioner Leo Arnone of Somers, who was originally appointed by the Democratic governor's Republican precessor, M. Jodi Rell.
Arnone is a 22-year veteran of the Department of Correction. He also worked for 12 years in the state Judicial Branch, and for three years at the Department of Children and Families.
Here is what Malloy's press release said:
"Leo is well-liked by staff at the department and well-respected by members of his peer community," said Governor Malloy. "He believes, as I do, that public safety comes first, but we also need to spend less and find ways to reduce recidivism in our inmate population. His ties to community-based providers and his special insight into early intervention and juvenile justice programs are also of particular interest to me as we find ways to reform our criminal justice system."