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QUESTION
What is the policy for assessing Department of Correction (DOC) staff absence over 40 days?
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The Department of Correction Commissioners discuss a new policy for evaluating officer absences exceeding 40 days due to chronic absenteeism.
- Acknowledges the new policy addressing staff absences beyond 40 days.
- Reveals an average of 29.3 sick or other absence days per officer, indicating an issue of chronic absenteeism.
- Expresses concern for officer well-being and the difficult nature of their job.
- Emphasizes efforts to provide officers with necessary health, assistance, and wellness support.