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NY Prisons Face Systemic Overhaul | Albany News
A damning new report exposes deep, systemic flaws across New York’s prison system, calling for sweeping reforms after a string of deadly incidents and a historic officer strike. Investigators found a culture of impunity, staff burnout, and inconsistent oversight — with employees fearing retaliation for speaking up. While staffing shortages and outdated practices fuel the crisis, the report makes clear misconduct won’t be excused. Recommendations include stronger leadership, better training, modernized investigations, and greater transparency — all aimed at fixing a broken system that’s been…
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