January 15, 2015 6:45 pm

Probe Finds NYC Jail Guards Hired Despite Arrests, Gang Ties

The review by the New York City Department of Investigation found systemic problems with the Department of Correction hiring system, including no recruiting strategy for the past six years, that allowed an alarmingly high number of hires who had arrest records, gang ties or other red flags that are markers for corruption. News 4 Government Affairs Reporter Melissa Russo reports.

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