An easy way to improve morale of CO's in Alaska is to have less of them.  Outsource prisoners to the L48 like we used to and save the state money, at a time when we need to cut costs.  Shut down Goose Creek prison.  Less prisons and prisoners would allow the state to cut the number of COs the state employs.  Even better, outsource prison management to non-union contract firms and cut state prison administration by 80%.