Anna M. Kross Center Explained

The Anna M. Kross Center (AMKC), also known as the C-95 is a jail on Riker's Island used to hold male inmates for the New York City Department of Corrections.

History

AMKC was completed in 1978, and was initially known as C-95.^[1] It is located on 18-18 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY.^[2] AMKC is spread over 40 acres of land.^[1] It was named for former NY Corrections Commissioner Anna M. Kross,^[3] AMKC is the largest jail on Riker's Island.^[4]

Uses

AMKC currently includes a Methadone Detoxification Unit.^[1] AMKC also houses the Mental Health Center.^[5] AMKC holds over 2300 inmates per month.^[6]

See also

List of jail facilities in New York City

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Correction Facilities. www1.nyc.gov.
2. Web site: DOC Facility Addresses. www1.nyc.gov.
3. Web site: Foreword of Anna M. Kross' Report on 12 years as NYC Correction Commissioner -- 1 of 4. www.correctionhistory.org.
4. Web site: This is Rikers. June 29, 2015. The Marshall Project.
5. Web site: Anna M. Kross Center | Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, Inc.. www.cobanyc.org.
6. Web site: NYC DOC - Rikers Island - Anna M. Kross Center (AMKC).