Correctional Management

One of the most significant early changes involves moving administrative staff back "behind the fence"

Correctional officers want nothing more than a "smooth shift," which requires firm, fair and consistent inmate interaction

After Epstein’s suicide in 2019, the dysfunctional jail fell deeper into disarray

The move is intended to relieve strain on NYC's failing jails

The inmate classification process should occur early to help identify inmates who are violent, predatory, or at-risk

The proposal includes a new salary schedule for corrections officers

According to DPS, the staff at each facility shared their input for new names

Rep. Steve Clouse said the plan would be a first step in correcting violence and abuse that has brought a federal lawsuit against the state

Video "evidence showed that the officer acted inappropriately and below the standards of the Sheriff's Office," said the undersheriff

The city filed a lawsuit against COBA earlier this week accusing it of encouraging absenteeism

The ACLU urges the White House "to defeat these blatant efforts to strip the Executive Order of any meaningful impact"

The warden's "resignation is the latest installment of proof that the county jail is off-the-rails,” said the COs' union president

"This is a big win for the workers at USP Thomson," said union president Jonathan Zumkehr

The unanimous vote gives the county 60 days to either remediate the violations or remove young people

One jail watchdog called it "a complete breakdown in the operation of the jails"