On November 16, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation concerning the deaths of nine individuals in Department of Correction custody in 2022.
In recent months, there has been mounting evidence, including first-hand observations by Board members and staff, that the New York City Department of Correction (DOC or Department) has been locking down housing units for longer durations and with greater frequency.
On September 12, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation regarding six suicides and four deaths by drug intoxication that occurred in Department of Correction custody in 2021.
a. Deaths
b. Outstanding Requests and Questions from Previous Meetings
c. EEOs and Minimum Standards
d. Tablets
a. Action Plan Update – Description of Plans to Reduce Violence, including GRVC
b. Public Comment Period on DOC Plan for Violence Reduction and GRVC
c. Staff Absenteeism and Discipline Nu
3) Public Comment on DOC Variance Request
4) Presentation and Votes on DOC Limited Variance Request–Minimum Standard 1-09(c)(1)(i) (visiting during holiday)
5) Department of Correction Commissioner Updates
a. Nunez Action Plan Update
b. Description of Plans to Reduce Violence, including GRVC
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices.
A report on the impact on incarcerated individuals of closing jails on Rikers Island and constructing new facilities to replace such jails, as required by Local Law 2019/192. Issued on September 28, 2023.
A report on the impact on incarcerated individuals of closing jails on Rikers Island and constructing new facilities to replace such jails, as required by Local Law 2019/192. Issued on March 1, 2024.