Every New York Inmate Is Getting a Free Tablet to Use in Jail

Every New York Inmate Is Getting a Free Tablet to Use in Jail
Every inmate in New York will soon have a free tablet, according to a new Department of Corrections and Community Supervision initiative. CC0
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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New York state officials plan to provide every inmate with a free computer tablet, sparking a mix of praise and criticism.

Approximately 51,000 inmates in 54 prisons will be eligible to receive a tablet, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) according to AP. The devices are being provided to the state by Miami-based JPay Inc. and will reportedly not encumber taxpayers with any costs.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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