Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
In the 1970s, the Department of Correctional Services began to adopt policies and procedures geared toward meeting accreditation
standards of the American Correctional Association. In conjunction with this process, State correctional facilities began
maintaining centralized security logs, known as Watch Commander's logs. Watch Commander's logs provide basic documentation
of administrative procedure, as well as documentation of controversial events. Therefore, excerpts are used frequently in
investigations, prosecutions, and litigation pertaining to inmate conduct and/or actions by employees of correctional institutions.
Creator:
Title:
Department of Correctional Services Watch Commander's master logs
Quantity:
38.75 cubic feet
198 volumes
Inclusive Dates:
1977-2011
Series Number:
20037
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