morale. Schriro was named in several federal court cases such as Schriro v. Smith and Schriro v. Summerlin. Schriro served with the United States Department of Homeland Security prior to coming to the department. Responsibilities Correction officers are responsible for the care, control, custody, work performance and job training of inmates. Duties include: Inspecting facilities for safety and security, and safeguarding supplies and equipment. Supervising meals, recreation, and visitors. Maintaining logs. Interacting with inmates, and recommending medical and/or psychiatric referrals. Escorting and transporting inmates within and outside of the facility. Command structure There are nine titles (referred to as ranks) in the New York City Department of Correction. From highest to lowest, the uniformed ranks are: There are certain civilian leadership positions in the agency which have power equivalent to the high ranking uniformed personnel. If they outrank a present uniformed officer, they are saluted due to agency customs and courtesies. From highest to lowest, the civilian leadership ranks are: The Commissioner is the highest-ranking official in the agency and is in command of all uniformed and civilian personnel. Equipment and vehicles Firearms Correction officers are trained in the use of a firearm, but are only armed on certain post assignments due to the potential threat of prisoners overpowering an officer. On duty firearm is provided (Smith & Wesson 5946 DAO) however should the member elect there is a list of authorized firearms such as Glock pistol. For officers hired before March 1994, the model 10 & 64 revolvers are still used. Correction officers are New York State Peace Officers with authority to make warrantless arrests, issue summonses, carry and use a firearm & can optionally carry a firearm off duty after 6 month service & written permission from Commanding officer. Officers' options include their duty firearm or Glock 26 for off duty use. Vehicles The department uses numerous marked vehicles including Chevrolet Impalas, Ford vans, transport buses, fire trucks, and riot vehicles. They share the distinctive NYC Law Enforcement colour scheme of blue-and-white, with the NYCD patch, red-white-blue/yellow (rear) flashing lights and sirens. Facilities Rikers Island is the main correctional facility. Horizon Juvenile Center serves as the juvenile facility. The final juvenile inmates on Rikers Island were moved to Horizon in 2018. The move was prompted by a law passed by New York state in 2017 requiring that juvenile inmates under 18 be housed separately from adults. Notable employees