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NY reports 52,000 graduates from corrections' shock program
By northcountrypublicradio.org
Published: 12/07/2015

Dec 07, 2015 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York corrections officials say nearly 52,000 inmates have graduated from the state's shock program with boot-camp style regimentation, discipline, exercise and work.

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision says the six-month program for non-violent offenders has saved the state more than $1 billion since it was established in 1987.

Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, in Chautauqua County, last week graduated 34 inmates, raising to total to 50,193.

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