Citing Historic Levels of Violence and Decreased Staffing as Priorities, Not Additional Closures
Albany, NY – President Chris Summers denounced DOCCS plan to close Great Meadow and Sullivan Correctional Facilities amidst record levels of violence and staffing shortages that continue to plague state facilities.
With today’s announcement that both facilities will close in 90 days, we express frustration and continued disappointment that the State believes closing prisons will remedy significant staffing deficits and reduce historic levels of violence and that it waited a year to make their announcement further subjecting our members and their families with additional hardships. FULL PRESS RELEASE