Department of Correctional Services records reduction in recidivism rate for fiscal year 2025/2026
12 November 2026
Department of Correctional Services records reduction in recidivism rate for fiscal year 2025/2026 – IRIE FM
November 12, 2026
Written bySugar Ray Thomas
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) recorded a recidivism rate of 24 percent for fiscal year 2025 / 2026, a reduction when compared to 2024 / 2025.
The figure was provided by Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Retired) Radgh Mason, during Parliament’s Internal and External Affairs Committee meeting on Thursday.
He said 139 repeat offenders were admitted under the care of the DCS.
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In response to questions from committee member Fitz Jackson, the commissioner explained that the previous year’s rate was 29 percent.
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