New York to release some prison inmates early over shortage of guard staff

New York State prisons are at the center of the debate after more than 2000 prison guards were fired after a strike for working conditions. In response to this staff crisis, the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Docs), Daniel Martiscello III, ordered prison leaders to identify prisoners who meet certain criteria for early release.

Assembly Republicans reject ‘Get Out of Jail FREE’ card offered to inmates

Members oppose proposal to release inmates early due to staffing crisis in latest public safety misstep news release ALBANY, NY  —  Assembly Republicans held a press conference today at the Capitol to oppose a Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) memorandum to implement an early release program for inmates. The memo circulated by DOCCS on Monday cites staffing issues within the state’s correctional facilities as justificat…

New York to release some inmates early after firing more than 2,000 prison guards

New York plans to release some inmates early to address staffing shortages caused by a statewide prison strike. Eligibility will be based on factors like proximity to release dates and non-violent offenses. The decision follows a 22-day strike by corrections officers, which led to the firing of over 2,000 guards, with the National Guard still filling staffing gaps. The move has sparked political debate, with Gov. Kathy Hochul supporting it to ad…

New York to free prisoners over staffing crisis — 'large number' of inmates may qualify

New York is preparing to release prison inmates, citing a severe staffing shortage following a corrections officer strike.A Monday memo from Department of Corrections Commissioner Daniel Martuscello III directed prison leaders to identify inmates for early release to address the "current staffing crisis."'In the litany of dumb ideas I've seen over the years, this one takes the cake as it's a recipe for disaster for public safety.'Those eligible …

Staffing Shortages Following Hochul's Firing of 2,000 Corrections Officers Force New York To Release Inmates Early

‘In the litany of dumb ideas I’ve seen over the years, this one takes the cake,’ one state senator says.

Hochul Resorts To Releasing Inmates From Prisons After Firing Thousands Of Officers During Shortage

New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul is releasing hundreds of convicts from the state prison system following her move to fire thousands of correctional officers who went on strike over unsafe work conditions. A memo from New York State Department of Corrections (DOCCS) Commissioner Daniel Martuscello was released Monday, ordering prison superintendents to start figuring ...