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Violent individuals in custody-on-individuals in custody incidents (monthly rate per 1,000 ADP)
Provide a safe and secure environment for individuals in custody, staff and host communities. — Ensure the security and safety of individuals in DOC custody.
* Year to date — this fiscal year isn't complete, so it's not compared against prior years in the target/trend status above.
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| Fiscal year | Actual |
|---|---|
| FY22 | 87 |
| FY23 | 90.4 |
| FY24 | 94.9 |
| FY25 | 104.2 |
| FY26 (YTD) | Not available |
104.2 in FY25 — has no numeric target set by the City, and it has trended in the wrong direction over the past 3 years of reported data.
Why this is tracked
The 2015 Nunez consent decree grew out of a lawsuit brought by a teenager who alleged he was beaten by a DOC captain on Rikers Island; it mandated reforms including de-escalation policies and restrictions on tactics like head strikes. A court-appointed monitor has since filed dozens of reports finding the City out of compliance with the order, and in 2025 a federal judge appointed an outside Remediation Manager to take over reform efforts after the City was held in contempt of multiple provisions. That history is why "safe and secure" custody in NYC's jail system is not just a routine institutional goal but a specific, court-monitored legal obligation.
DOJ - Agreement to Address NYC's Non-Compliance With Rikers Consent Judgment, Legal Aid Society - Nunez v. City of New York
Source: Security database — via NYC Open Data: Mayor's Management Report, Agency Performance Indicators
Coverage shown: FY22–FY26, reported monthly.
Definition: The monthly rate, per 1,000 individuals in custody, of incidents of reported violence by an individual(s) in custody against another individual(s) in custody. These incidents include individuals in custody physical fights and assaults, including slashings and stabbings.