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AGENCY TESTIMONY
BOC's infrastructure and equipment needs on Rikers Island
4:24:42
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Jasmine Georges-Yilla outlines the Board of Correction's urgent infrastructure and equipment needs for its staff located on Rikers Island, highlighting recent challenges and necessary improvements.
- Staff relocated to three trailers on Rikers Island due to construction in February 2023
- Only two of the trailers are safely habitable for staffing operations
- Furniture allocated to BOC staff is in poor condition
- Request for funding for clean and functional workstations, chairs, and conference room furnishings
- Emphasis on the critical nature of these needs for staff working on-site at Rikers Island
Jasmine Georges-Yilla
4:24:42
In 02/2023, due to construction on Rikers Island, the department relocated BOC staff to three trailers, only two of which are safely habitable for staffing operations.
4:24:55
The move left the furniture allocated to BOC staff in poor condition, thus funding for clean and functional workstations, chairs, and conference room furnishings is essential.