Tag #Early Release Of Inmates

What immediate actions has New York taken to address the critical shortage of prison guards, and what are the short-term implications of these actions?

New York will lower the minimum hiring age for prison guards from 21 to 18 to address a severe staffing shortage. This shortage was worsened by the dismissal of over 2,000 guards following a three-week strike in February. The new law includes restrictions for younger guards, such as prohibiting firearm use and unsupervised inmate contact during their first 18 months.