Gov. Hochul to send National Guard into NY prisons if correction officers don't end illegal strikesGov. Hochul plans to deploy the National Guard to NY prisons to maintain safety amid illegal strikes by correction officers.
Exclusive | Female Rikers officer punched in the face by hulking inmate - wants NYC to reinstate solitary confinementIncreased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.
Correction Officers Who Failed to Aid Dying Inmate Won't Be ChargedCorrection workers at Rikers Island failed to assist Michael Nieves during his suicide attempt, contributing to his death, yet were not criminally charged.
Rikers opens wellness center, including 'serenity room,' for correction officersNew York's Department of Corrections has opened a wellness center for guards on Rikers, promoting physical and emotional health support for staff.
Exclusive | Female Rikers officer punched in the face by hulking inmate - wants NYC to reinstate solitary confinementIncreased assaults on correction officers at Rikers Island raise questions about inmate accountability and safety.The correction officer appeals for the reinstatement of solitary confinement following her assault.
Correction Officers Who Failed to Aid Dying Inmate Won't Be ChargedCorrection workers at Rikers Island failed to assist Michael Nieves during his suicide attempt, contributing to his death, yet were not criminally charged.
Rikers opens wellness center, including 'serenity room,' for correction officersNew York's Department of Corrections has opened a wellness center for guards on Rikers, promoting physical and emotional health support for staff.
2 correction officers brought to hospital after fire at MCI-Norfolk, DOC saysTwo correction officers were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation from a fire at MCI-Norfolk prison, but both returned to work the same night.
3 inmates to face charges after attack on correction officersThree inmates at a Massachusetts maximum-security prison face serious charges after attacking correction officers with metal weapons.
New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situationsNew NYC proposal limits pepper spray use by correction officers to emergency situations requiring authorization.
Exclusive | NYC Council bill would severely limit pepper spray use in jails; union slams law as 'reckless'NYC correction officers may lose the ability to use pepper spray except in extreme emergencies, raising safety concerns for both staff and inmates.
New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situationsNew NYC proposal limits pepper spray use by correction officers to emergency situations requiring authorization.
Exclusive | NYC Council bill would severely limit pepper spray use in jails; union slams law as 'reckless'NYC correction officers may lose the ability to use pepper spray except in extreme emergencies, raising safety concerns for both staff and inmates.
Rep. Lee Zeldin slams HALT, gets backing of NYC correction officers in tight race for governorLee Zeldin criticized the HALT Act for increasing assaults on correction officers.
NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jailsProposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates.