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Percentage of security and fire guard services provided by contractors vs. NYCHA staff

1:23:54

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Council Member Chris Banks inquires about the percentage of security and fire guard services provided by contractors versus NYCHA staff. Lauren Gray provides information on the contracting of these services.

  • 100% of both fire guard and security guard services are contracted out
  • Current guard companies working with NYCHA are ISS, Wisdom, and CitySafe
  • This information reveals NYCHA's complete reliance on external contractors for these critical security services
Chris Banks
1:23:54
Okay.
1:23:54
So we would love to see the numbers as to how many times you've gotten reports from this hotline or or from any leadership from the tenant association leadership.
1:24:10
What percentage of security and fire guard services are provided by contractors versus NYCHA staff?
1:24:18
And if these services are provided by contractors, can you share which contractors?
Lauren Gray
1:24:24
Sure.
1:24:25
So a % of both guard fire guard and security guard is contracted out.
1:24:31
The current guard companies that NYCHA is working with is ISS, Wisdom, and CitySafe.
Chris Banks
1:24:46
We're gonna come back to my round of questioning, and we'll allow councilman Bacha to ask a question questions.
1:24:53
Thank you.
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