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New York state is lowering the minimum hiring age for prison guards from 21 to 18 to address a severe shortage caused by a recent guards' strike and subsequent firings. The strike, which lasted about three weeks, was fueled by poor working conditions and followed high-profile incidents of guard violence against inmates. The new law, expected to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, includes restrictions on the duties of younger guards.

Courtesy: wtop.com

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