New York City Department of Correction
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The New York City Department of Correction (NYCDOC) is the branch of the municipal government of New York City[1] responsible for the custody, control, and care of New York City's imprisoned population, housing the majority of them on Rikers Island.[2] It employs 7,060 uniformed officers and 1,727 civilian staff, has 543 vehicles, and processes over 100,000 new inmates every year,[3] retaining a population of inmates of around 6,000.[4] Its nickname is New York's Boldest.[3] Its regulations are compiled in title 39 of the New York City Rules.
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Abbreviation | NYCD |
Motto | New York's Boldest |
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Formed | 1895 |
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Employees | 8,787 (FY 2024) |
Annual budget | $1.17 billion (FY 2024) |
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Operations jurisdiction | City of New York, United States |
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Legal jurisdiction | New York State |
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Headquarters | East Elmhurst, Queens |
Correction Officers | 7,060 (FY 2024) |
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Previously located in Manhattan, the Department of Correction headquarters is now located in the Bulova building in East Elmhurst, Queens,[5][6] close to Rikers Island. The agency is headed by a Commissioner, who is chosen and appointed by the Mayor of New York City. The Commissioner reports to the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety.