Commissioner Stanley Richards

#NYCDOC unites in solidarity today in support of #DenimDay. #InjusticeToOneIsInjusticeToAll #DenimDay2026

I am truly honored and humbled to join so many changemakers on @CityAndStateNY’s prestigious #NYC Power 100 list. As Commissioner for #NYCDOC, I remain committed to working in partnership with my dedicated staff to help improve safety and support for everyone in our agency.

Check out more highlights of #NYCDOC heroes celebrating #TakeYourChildrenToWorkDay with New York’s Cutest today at bit.ly/4e8xGYZ. #JoinTheBoldest #TYCTWD

Members of #NYCDOC joined interagency partners, builders and designers in #Brooklyn yesterday for a “topping out” ceremony at the new borough-based jail on Atlantic Avenue. Read more today at bit.ly/4e6GLBz.

Here at #NYCDOC, we take pride in showing the youth what it’s like being a member of The Boldest Family. In recognition of #TYCTWD, young New Yorkers are learning about our agency’s careers, training and camaraderie. #JoinTheBoldest

#NYCDOC heroes are teaching the next generation of emergency responders about their career today in celebration of National #TakeYourChildrenToWorkDay. Today’s programming features the kids spending time with our elite K-9 Unit and Emergency Service Unit. #JoinTheBoldest

The Boldest Family joins the nation today in celebrating Take Your Children to Work Day. With leadership from @DOCCommish, kids in attendance recited the oath to become Junior Correction Officers. They are now playing a game of Simon Says with Commissioner Richards. #TYCTWD

The Boldest Family sends a congratulations today to newly appointed Bureau Chief of Facility Operations and Security Charlton Lemon. Read more at bit.ly/4dNrXI6. #JoinTheBoldest

These new Officers have stepped into one of the most important roles in public service. They join our agency at a pivotal moment, and their commitment, integrity, and professionalism will help shape a safer future for our facilities and the people in our care.

On April 8, #NYCDOC celebrated Shield Day for Recruit Class 2 of 2025, a time-honored tradition where Recruits receive their shields as part of their journey to become Correction Officers. View more pics at bit.ly/4cf7l9c. #JoinTheBoldest

.@NYCMayor and @DOCCommish announced on April 7 the opening of the Bellevue Hospital Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit in #Manhattan for people in our care. The model is the first-of-its-kind in #NYC. Read more today at bit.ly/4dGPeLL.

Today marks a major milestone for New York City. NYC Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the opening of the City’s first Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue — a key step toward the Administration’s commitment to closing Rikers Island. This new 104-bed unit will care for people in custody with complex medical needs, transferring the most clinically vulnerable individuals from Rikers into a therapeutic setting with better access to specialized care. As the first of three planned units, the Bellevue site signals a fundamental shift in how the City supports incarcerated people — moving away from delays and toward dignity, access, and prevention. on.nyc.gov/4sZK7el

.@nycmayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the opening of the City’s first Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at @BellevueHosp — a major step towards the Mamdani Administration’s commitment to closing Rikers Island. The 104-bed unit will serve people in custody with complex medical needs by transferring the most clinically vulnerable detainees from Rikers Island into a therapeutic setting with closer access to specialty care. It is the first of three planned Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units across the city. The Bellevue site represents a fundamental shift in how New York City delivers care to incarcerated people — moving away from a system defined by delays towards one rooted in dignity, access and prevention: on.nyc.gov/4t5ezE0.

Promises won't close Rikers Island. Action will. Today, we're announcing the opening of a 104-bed unit at Bellevue Hospital - New York City's first-ever Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit - serving people in custody with complex medical needs, including critically vulnerable detainees from Rikers Island. This marks a major step toward a correctional system built on access and prevention. The journey to close Rikers has begun.

Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make a Public Health Announcement twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

#NYCDOC heroes working in Central Visits on #RikersIsland are helping to spread joy and kindness to families visiting their loved ones today by hosting a special #Easter Bag Giveaway for kids. From The Boldest Family to yours, #HappyEaster! #JoinTheBoldest

Did you hear? #NYCDOC recruiters are sharing career info at the 2026 @NYAutoShow at the @javitscenter. The show, which is the oldest and largest of its kind in North America, runs until April 12. View more pics at bit.ly/4bZOqQV. #JoinTheBoldest

Thank you to leaders from @NYCMayor’s administration for touring facilities and meeting with staff on #RikersIsland on March 26 to learn about the many changes underway at #NYCDOC. Learn more today at bit.ly/4s0bq73.

As #NYCDOC joins those near and far in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth, a congratulations goes to Officer Oliver and Officer Osunde for making history today as the recipients of our Women’s Conference’s first-ever #Shero Award. #JoinTheBoldest

In celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, today a congratulations goes to newly appointed #NYCDOC Chief of Department Sherrieann Rembert. Learn more at bit.ly/4sU2cKi. #WomensHistoryMonth2026