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City Council mulls creating office and board for prison oversight
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City Council mulls creating office and board for prison oversight

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Last updated: 2024/09/27 at 1:18 AM
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In a move to address the ongoing issues plaguing Philadelphia’s correctional facilities, Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas and Nicolas O’Rourke have put forward legislation to establish a Prison Community Oversight Board and an Office of Prison Oversight. This proposal comes in the wake of numerous concerns including understaffing, high-profile escapes, cleanliness and maintenance issues, as well as overdoses and deaths within the city’s jails.

The legislation has garnered significant support, with 15 out of 17 council members co-sponsoring the bill. If this legislation passes, there will be a ballot question for establishing these oversight bodies in the upcoming spring primary election. This initiative aims to increase transparency, accountability, and community involvement in the operation of correctional institutions.


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The proposed Office of Prison Oversight would fall under the Office of Public Safety and would be tasked with reviewing prison policies and practices, enhancing community education programs, and ensuring greater oversight of correctional facilities. Recent tragedies, such as the deaths of Amanda Cahill and Michael McKinnis, underscore the urgent need for reform and increased monitoring of city jails.

Councilmember Thomas highlighted that this prison oversight initiative was originally introduced by former Councilmember Helen Gym and has been the focus of his office for the past two years. He emphasized the importance of addressing the issues faced by the prison system and the necessity for change.

O’Rourke echoed these sentiments, stating, “City Council must confront the crisis in our jails, our incarcerated constituents cannot fall out of sight or out of mind.” The passing of this legislation would mark a significant step towards enacting long-overdue reforms in Philadelphia’s correctional system.

In addition to this prison oversight bill, the council also condemned a recent Supreme Court decision allowing fines for individuals living in encampments, signaling a broader commitment to social justice and reform within the city. As the community pushes for increased accountability and transparency in law enforcement, it is clear that the time for change is now.

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