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Infrastructure issues at Rikers Island, particularly non-functioning cell doors
3:14:57
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Council Member Paladino raises concerns about deteriorating infrastructure at Rikers Island, specifically mentioning cell doors that do not lock. Deputy Commissioner Kevin Doherty responds with information on ongoing efforts to address these issues.
- DOC has started investing in and implementing enhanced door systems
- New door systems have been installed in specific areas such as RESH, R&D, GRVC, and OVCC
- There is an ongoing effort to replace antiquated cell doors with upgraded systems throughout the facilities
Vickie Paladino
3:14:57
Alright.
3:14:57
Next question.
3:14:59
With the deteriorating infrastructure and cell cell doors that do not lock, how can we invest in proper equipment and safety tools for the staff?
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
3:15:13
I'm actually gonna have deputy commissioner Dougherty respond to what he and his team has been doing throughout the facilities.
3:15:22
I believe he would need to be sworn in.
UNKNOWN
3:15:25
Raise your right hand, please.
3:15:26
Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth before this committee and respond honestly to council member questions.
3:15:34
You may begin.
Kevin Doherty
3:15:37
Can you repeat the question?
Vickie Paladino
3:15:40
Sure.
3:15:42
With the deteriorating infrastructure and cell doors that do not lock, how can we invest in a proper in proper equipment and safety tools for the staff?
Kevin Doherty
3:15:55
Council member, thank you for your question.
3:15:57
We've, we've already started this process.
3:16:00
We have invested and continued to invest in purchasing enhanced door systems and implementing them in spaces like Resh or spaces like R and D.
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C.
3:16:16
We've installed them in GRVC.
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We've installed them in OVCC.
3:16:22
And it's an ongoing continue effort to replace the antiquated cell doors with a, an upgraded system.