EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 264
October 14, 2021
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action litigation stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and
WHEREAS, excessive staff absenteeism among correc
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