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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2002 PR- 311-02 www.nyc.gov |
MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG'S STATEMENT ON
THE RESIGNATION OF CORRECTION COMMISSIONER WILLIAM FRASER
"It is with great sadness and regret that I announce the resignation
of Correction Commissioner William Fraser. Bill Fraser has served
the Department proudly for almost
25 years, rising through the ranks since 1978, when he was a rookie
Correction Officer.
He is one of the reasons the Department has had such great success
over recent years, primarily in reducing inmate violence by over 90%.
This year, he has continued to oversee the safe and humane incarceration
of 110,000 inmates, despite the fiscal difficulties the City has faced.
It has been a tough job and Bill Fraser has been there to do it.
"Unfortunately, and although he knows that he has done nothing wrong, Bill feels that the current atmosphere at the Department is so poisoned by accusations by numerous special interests, it is impossible for him to carry out his duties at the high level at which he is accustomed. I have not been informed of any findings by Department of Investigation Commissioner Hearn that has led me to believe that Commissioner Fraser's resignation is required. Nevertheless, I have accepted his resignation grudgingly, knowing that he has served the City proudly, with honor and distinction."
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