Department of Corrections

General Description
The Department of Corrections, is the primary branch of rehabilitation of criminals in the state of New York (BigCity). Where criminals are sentenced to prison, they end up in Riker's Island Prison where they are guided through different forms of rehabilitation.

The department is responsible for the running, maintenance and security of Riker's Island Penitentiary which can at busy times have up to three riots a day. It's department also aids in inmate transfers between law enforcement buildings, courtrooms and the prison itself.

Despite many cases of questionable concerns from inmate's relatives. The prison remains a relatively safe location even after the 9's Gang related incidents during the Department's initial creation.

History
The department was initially created in February 2020 in response to a new renovation to Riker's Island and an increased budget towards dealing with increasing rates of 9's incarcerations. The department over the next three weeks began to formulate an entire working team of correctional officers.

The first Warden to be appointed to run the Department of Corrections was Elias Graves. Despite a short term as warden, they helped solidify the exact purpose of what the DOC was intended for during periods of low crime and minimal roleplay for the correctional officers. During this time there was various issues that were being resolved, primarily in incidents involving smuggled contraband and impromptu visits from law enforcement leading to gunshot wounds on both sides.

After the department grew to twelve COs, Graves stepped down and appointed Andrew Dunbeth who continued to run the department for a further few months where the DOC continued to work with the New York Police Department and the Department of Justice in areas regarding 'permanent residents' awaiting trial.

Violet Smith stepped down as warden and gave the position to Jorma Mansikka.

The current Warden running the department is Jorma Mansikka.