The transfer of criminally insane patients from Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center on Wards Island to a nearby facility will take place next month, with the union that represents center staff, the Public Employees Federation, now on board with the move after state officials addressed its safety concerns.
The move will involve about 200 people, including dozens considered dangerous, as well as staff that supervises and cares for them.
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