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Tension Rises as New York Jail Guards Face Overtime Strain
New York City jail officers, confined with inmates, face double shifts as understaffing drives overtime. Union leaders urge cuts to ease exhaustion while 11 000 officers warn fatigue could trigger disturbances. City has not hired since 1991, even as arrests rise under quality of life crackdowns. There were 18,492 inmates in city jails on Tuesday.
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