Parole Officers Warn 'Less Is More' Law Could Have Dangerous Consequences Amid Rikers Island Crisis

New York City NY

09 October, 2021

9:34 AM

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CBS New York October 9, 2021 Parole officers are sounding new alarms about the crisis at Rikers Island. After Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Less Is More Act last month, people on parole who were being held at Rikers for technical violations were eligible for immediate release. As CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported Thursday, parole officers warn the law aimed at reducing overcrowding could have dangerous consequences. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.