Bill > A08545

This bill requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive assessment of security systems in correctional facilities within 90 days of the bill's effective date. Specifically, the commissioner must evaluate existing security camera, land-mobile radio (a type of two-way radio communication system), and public address systems, and then submit a detailed plan to the governor and legislature. The plan must address system deficiencies such as insufficient cameras, blind spots, poor video quality, and outdated technology. The assessment must include strategies for upgrading systems to digital surveillance, ensuring secure video storage, and improving overall safety for both staff and incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates prioritizing upgrades for high-security institutions, identifying necessary personnel and training, and developing a two-year strategic plan with cost projections. The commissioner is required to complete plan implementation within two years and must publish annual public reports on the progress of these system improvements. The goal is to enhance documentation capabilities, improve safety, and provide better evidence collection in correctional facilities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8545