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Department of Investigations reveals widespread neglect by NYCHA security and fire guards
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Council Member Banks presents the findings from a recent Department of Investigations (DOI) report, revealing widespread neglect and misconduct among NYCHA's contracted security and fire guards.
- 68% of security guards and 62% of fire guards were absent for all or part of their required shifts
- Guards falsified time sheets and committed other infractions such as sleeping or consuming alcohol on the job
- The findings indicate a systemic problem with guard performance and oversight
Chris Banks
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The New York City Department of Investigations recently revealed that many security guards and fire guards contracted by NYCHA failed to do their jobs while still getting paid for services that were not performed.
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These security guards and fire guards falsified time sheets to paint a dishonest picture of services rendered, with several guards leaving their posts prematurely, showing up very late, or abandoning their shift altogether while still claiming that they were present for their shifts.
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Specifically, DOI found that approximately 68% of security guards and 62% of the fire guards were absent from all or part of their required shift.
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With some security guards found to also be committing other infractions such as sleeping or consuming alcohol on the job.