DOC DASHBOARD UPDATE: NYC Comptroller Releases New Monthly Data on Department of Correction Operations

New York, NY – Today, the New York City Comptroller’s Office released its monthly update to the Department of Correction (DOC) Dashboard, available here. 

Key monthly DOC metrics show: 

• DOC jails housed 6,351 individuals total as of June 14, 44 more people than in May.  
• 2,084 individuals entered DOC custody in May, 169 more people than in April.  
  • DOC discharged 2,051 people in May, 98 more people than in April.  
• The average length of a person detained in DOC custody was 102 days in May, a 3 day decrease from April.  
• In May, the average percentage of staff who were out sick was 6%, and the average percentage of staff who were on medically restricted leave was 5%; no change from prior month.  
• Incarcerated individuals missed medical appointments 12,224 times in May. 

• Incidents of violence increased in every category excluding slashings and stabbings: 
  • 63 recorded assaults, 8 more than in April.  
  • 575 fights broke out, 65 more than in April.  
  • 17 slashings and stabbings occurred, 6 less than in April.  
  • No one reportedly died in custody in May. At least 3 people have died in custody on Rikers in 2024.   

The Comptroller’s dashboard, first published in August 2022, monitors pervasive issues in the City’s jails, including staff absenteeism, missed medical appointments, and incidents of violence among detained people and staff. It also tracks the jail population every month and length of stay. The Comptroller’s office publishes data to this dashboard monthly to provide increased transparency and accountability over the City’s jail system. 

View the DOC Dashboard here. 

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