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Chair asks how many court liaison officers DOP employs; Dessimore reports 13

New York City Council · Oct 26, 2026 · starts 1:03:39 · 1 min 51 sec

Brooks-Powers asks how many court liaison officers DOP currently employs. Dessimore says DOP has 13 total, with eight for family court and five for youth part, and still needs one more for Manhattan and additional family court coverage in Queens and the Bronx.

Wayne McKenzie

Right.

Wayne McKenzie

That is that's they're explaining the process and they're holding the individual by the hand and leading them through the process.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Thank you.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

One moment.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Just want to recognize we've been joined by council members Salam and Brewer.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

I'm going to pivot to court liaison officers and family court coordination.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

How many court liaison officers does the department currently employ?