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Investigation into unauthorized lockdowns in mental health units
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Council Member Stevens follows up on previous discussions about unauthorized lockdowns, commonly referred to as 'deadlocking', in mental health units at Rikers. Commissioner Maginley-Liddie provides an update on the investigation.
- The Department of Investigation is currently conducting the investigation
- DOC has not yet received results from the investigation
- Commissioner promises to inform the council when results are available
Althea Stevens
3:49:14
Okay.
3:49:14
We're gonna move on to mental health.
3:49:16
When the first when we first brought up the subject a few months ago, the department was surprised to hear that there were claims of unauthorized lock ins, commonly referred to as dead lock ins.
3:49:27
According with the mental health units on Rackers, you expressed that you will be conducting an investigation and would discipline any staff involved in these prohibited practices.
3:49:38
What was the results of your investigations?
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie
3:49:41
So the investigation is currently being conducted by the Department of Investigation and we've not received any results from that investigation as of yet, but when we do we will let you know.
3:49:52
Thank you.