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

August 27, 2024

New York, NY – Today, the Office of the New York City Comptroller released its monthly update to the Department of Correction (DOC) Dashboard, available here. On August 20, 63-year-old Anthony Jordan died at Mount Sinai Hospital Queens after being rushed from Rikers in medical distress.  

“Rikers has struggled to consistently keep people with complex clinical needs safe,” said Comptroller Brad Lander. “City Hall must move to quickly open Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units so those in custody have improved access to healthcare.” 

Key monthly DOC metrics show:   

  • DOC housed 6,376 individuals as of August 1, 36 fewer people than as of July 1.  
  • 1,944 individuals entered DOC custody in July, 70 fewer people than in June.  
  • DOC discharged 1,996 people in July, 104 more people than in June. 
  • The average length of a person detained in DOC custody was 96 days in July, three fewer days than the average stay in June.   
  • DOC hired 96 new correction officers in July. 
  • DOC failed to produce 121 of 7,308 individuals in custody for a scheduled court appearance as of June, an increase of 6 individuals from May. 
  • 5 of 7,187 individuals delivered to court did not have a recorded time of arrival, 9 fewer people than in May.   
  • In July, the average percentage of staff who were out sick was 6%, a 1% decrease from June.  
  • In July, the average percentage of staff who were on medically restricted leave was 5%, remaining the same as June.   
  • Incidents of violence in July:   
    • 71 recorded assaults, 2 fewer than in June.   
    • 612 fights, 24 more than in June.   
    • 15 slashings and stabbings occurred, 9 fewer than in June.   
    • 1,784 incidents requiring force as of FY24 Q4, 22 fewer than in Q3. 
    • 5 people reportedly died on Rikers in 2024. 

The Comptroller’s dashboard, first published two years ago, 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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