After four Department of Correction commissioners, the landmark agreement that led to a federal monitor of Rikers in 2016 hasn’t resulted in significant change. In fact, ongoing staffing dysfunction has arguably made conditions worse, according to statements by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office, the monitor, and legal advocates for detainees.
Critics cited the turnover at the upper levels of the Correction Department as further evidence that Commissioner Louis Molina is doing the bidding of the powerful jail unions.
The NYC correction commissioner appointed a former top NYPD chief to advise him on operational changes at Rikers Island, according to a department memo obtained.
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