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New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association, Inc.

NYSCOPBA represents over 26,000 New York State employees and retirees from the Security Services Unit. Our Union was formed in May 1998 and since that time has provided superior representation to our membership under the independent and democratic model. Our Mission continued...

NYS DOCCS Directives
The most updated version of DOCCS directives. If you notice any out-dated versions or missing revision notices, please contact us at nyscopba@nyscopba.org. Distribution D directives are not posted here as they are restricted to DOCCS security personnel only.
 

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0000 Table Of Contents
 Introduction to the Policy and Procedure Manual
 Definition of Terms
 Use of Department Letterhead
 Departmental Letters
 Butler Correctional Facility
 Gouverneur Correctional Facility
 Upstate Correctional Facility
 Five Points Correctional Facility
 Hale Creek Correctional Facility
 Chateaugay Correctional Facility
 Willard Drug Treatment Campus
 Facility Security Level Criteria
 Adirondack Correctional Facility
 Altona Correctional Facility
 Albion Correctional Facility
 Attica Correctional Facility
 Auburn Correctional Facility
 Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
 Clinton Correctional Facility
 Coxsackie Correctional Facility
 Eastern New York Correctional Facility
 Elmira Correctional Facility
 Fishkill Correctional Facility
 Great Meadow Correctional Facility
 Green Haven Correctional Facility
 Taconic Correctional Facility
 Sing Sing Correctional Facility
 Hudson Correctional Facility
 Wallkill Correctional Facility
 Woodbourne Correctional Facility
 Correctional Camps
 Collins Correctional Facility
 Mid-Orange Correctional Facility
 Groveland Correctional Facility
 Mt. McGregor Correctional Facility
 Greene Correctional Facility
 Ogdensburg Correctional Facility
 Watertown Correctional Facility
 Wende Correctional Facility
 Downstate Correctional Facility
 Rochester Correctional Facility
 Bayview Correctional Facility
 Edgecombe Correctional Facility
 Lincoln Correctional Facility
 Fulton Correctional Facility
 Arthur Kill Correctional Facility
 Queensboro Correctional Facility
 Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility
 Otisville Correctional Facility
 Mid-State Correctional Facility
 Orleans Correctional Facility
 Shawangunk Correctional Facility
 Sullivan Correctional Facility
 Washington Correctional Facility
 Wyoming Correctional Facility
 Shock Incarceration Facilities
 Franklin Correctional Facility
 Southport Correctional Facility
 Bare Hill Correctional Facility
 Riverview Correctional Facility
 Cayuga Correctional Facility
 Marcy Correctional Facility
 Oneida Correctional Facility
 Buffalo Correctional Facility
 Mohawk Correctional Facility
 Ulster Correctional Facility
 Beacon Correctional Facility
 Livingston Correctional Facility
 Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
 Gowanda Correctional Facility
 Rights of Departmental Employees
 Release of Information to the News Media
 Research Studies and Surveys
 Confidential Security Information
 Office of Victim Services
 Office of Inspector General
 Central Monitoring Cases
2001 Emergency Procedures - Central Office Location
2002 Membership in Racist/Terrorist Organizations
2003 Domestic Violence Policy
2005 Request for Conference Attendance
2009 Maintaining Logs - Dissemination of Criminal History Record Information
2010 Departmental Records
2011 Disposition of Departmental Records
2012 Release of Employee Personnel and Payroll Information
2013 Employee Personal Identifying Information
2020 Off - Duty Firearms Regulation
2022 Departmental Officer of the Day
2031 DOCS Olympics
2104 Local Labor - Management Committees
2106 Personal Appearance and Dress
2110 Employee Discipline - Suspension from Duty During the Continuation of Disciplinary Proceedings
2111 Report of Employee Misconduct
2112 Report of Criminal Charges
2113 Grievances - Managerial/Confidential Employees
2115 Drug Tests for Employees
2119 Functions of the Division of Facilities Planning and Development
2120 Hazard Communication/Right to Know/SARA
2121 Personal Protective Equipment
2122 Confined Space Entry Procedures
2123 Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy
2124 Automatic External Defibrillators
2200 Functions of the Bureau of Personnel
2201 Normal Workday, Tardiness, Early Departure, and Excused Absences
2202 Controlling Unexcused and Unauthorized Absences
2203 Annual Leave
2204 Sick Leave at Full Pay
2205 Record of Attendance
2206 Sick Leave at Half Pay
2207 Time and Attendance Rules - Personal Leave
2208A Workers' Compensation Benefits (Security Services)
2208B Workers' Compensation Benefits (Non - Uniformed Employees)
2209 Allowable Absences With Pay
2210 Processing Employee Death Benefits
2211 Leave Without Pay
2212 Military Leave
2213 Attendance - Holidays
2214 Compensatory Time and Overtime - General
2215 Recall and Overtime - Security Staff
2216 Fingerprinting New Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors
2217 Out of Title Work
2218 Outside Employment
2219 Employee Probation
2220 Family Medical Leave Act
2221 Employee Health Insurance
2222 Employee Resignation from State Service
2223 Intershift/RDO Swaps Policy
2226 Maternity and Child - Rearing Leave
2230 Guidelines for Assignment of Male and Female Correction Officers
2232 Non - Competitive and Labor Class Appointments
2233 Exempt/Non - Competitive Appointee Leaves
2234 Two - Year Trainee Program
2239020112Processing Civilian Job Applicants/Employees with Criminal Records
2241 Employee Service Awards
2242 Service Awards Program
2243 Exemplary Attendance Awards
2244 Employee Memorial
2260 New York State Ethics
2261 Removed from directives page
2271 Employee Suggestion Program
2401 Training and Staff Development
2402 Tuition Support for Part - Time Study
2403 Training Consultants
2406 Training Advisory Committees
2601 Affirmative Action Program
2602 Affirmative Action Complaints
2603 Non - Discrimination in Transactions With Private or Commercial Establishments
2604 Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise Program
2605 Sexual Harassment in the Work Place
2607 Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
2608 Non - Discrimination in Employment Based on Sexual Orientation
2611 Discriminatory Treatment Complaints Procedure for Visitors
2612 Inmates with Sensorial Disabilities
2614 Reasonable Accommodations for Inmates with Disabilities
2700 Functions of Division of Budget and Finance
2701 Preparing the Payroll
2702 Preparing Payroll Deductions
2703 Payroll Overpayment
2709 Refund of Social Security Overpayment
2713 Overtime/Holiday Compensation
2724 Travel Voucher Preparation
2725 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Transfer of Inmates
2726 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Transfer of Prisoners
2727 Reimbursement of Salary Expense for Transfer of Prisoners
2728 Reimbursement of Moving Expenses for Transferred/New Employees
2729 Reimbursement of Overtime Meals
2731 Inmate Travel Ticket
2732 Lodging/Transportation Requests
2733 Inmate Personal Property Claim
2734 Employee Personal Property Claim
2740 Signature Forms - Form AC-852, AC-2822, AC-1782
2742 Contractor/Consultant Contract Requirements
2770 Vending Machine Contracts
2771 Inmate Occupational Therapy Fund
2782 Grand Processing/Monitoring
2783 Funds Received as Grants/Bequests
2788 Collection & Repayment of Inmate Advances and Obligations
2791 Lost & Found/Abandoned Property
2794 Reporting Losses
2798 Inmate Accounts
2799 Responses to O.S.C. Audits
2803 Release of Inmate - Related Statistical Data
2810 Computer Security Guidelines
2821 Requesting Mainframe Applications Modifications/New Development
2822 Requesting Electronic Data Processing Equipment & Services
2823 Video Display Terminal Ergonomics
2824 E - Mail Use
2900 Functions of Division of Support Operations
2901 Requisition of Supplies
2902 Requisition of Forms
2903 OGS Courier Service
2904 Receiving Deliveries at Central Office
2915 Equipment Acquisition Guidelines
2916 Purchasing Supplies and Equipment
2918 State Furnished Telephone Equipment and Services
2919 Use of Fax Machines
2932 Use of State Owned Vehicles
2944 Equipment Control
2945 Inventory Control
2946 Employee Identification Material
2948 Reporting Loss of Issued Items
2949 Vehicle Identification Placards
3050 Maintenance Stores Requisition, Form 1610
3051 Energy Conservation
3052 Request for Maintenance Work
3053 Alterations/Construction Request
3055 Inmate Labor Projects
3056 Refrigerants - Compliance with the Clean Air Act
3057 Construction Permits
3070 Daily Cigarette Inventory
3071 Tax on Tobacco in Commissary Sales
3081012512Inmate Clothing Issue
3082 Inmate Clothing Record
3083 Uniform/Equipment Issue and Appearance
3084 Uniform Issue Record
3085 Uniform: Order Schedule/Form
3086 Linen Inventory Control
3090 General Housekeeping Manual
3093 Pest Management
3096 Housekeeping: Health Care Areas
3101 Laundry Processing
3102 Inter - Facility Laundry Service
3111 Scheduled Maintenance/Reports
3151 Operator's Vehicle Inspection
3173 Acquisition and Disposition of Surplus Property
4001 Facility Administrative Coverage
4002 Inmate Liaison Committee (ILC)
4003 Double Cell Housing in Converted Single Cells
4004 Unusual Incident Report
4005 Department Owned Staff Housing
4005B Temporary Security Staff Housing - Harlem Valley
4006 Reporting Inmate Attitude and Behavior
4007 Inmate Identification Numbers
4008 Watch Commander's Log
4009 Minimum Provisions for Health and Morale
4011 Processing Inmate Records for Transfer
4012 Requesting Case Folders - Returnees from Parole Supervision
4013 Inmate Deaths - Administrative Responsibility
4015 Forwarding Inmate Mail
4016 Inmate Records - Inmates On Out Count
4017 Inmate Transfer Procedure
4018 Security Classification Guidelines
4019 Inmate Information (Custodial and Health) During Transfer of Custody
4020 Security Classification Guideline Appeal
4021 Offender Reception/Classification
4022 Special Events Program
4026 Post - Incident Stress Debriefing Plan
4027A Sexual Abuse Prevention and Intervention Inmate on Inmate
4028A Sexual Abuse Prevention and Intervention Staff on Inmate
4030 Changes In Inmate Housing Capacity
4033 Parole Violator Detainees and Returned Parole Violators
4035 Inmate Identification Cards
4036 Notification to Victim of Inmate Release or Damages Awarded
4037 Fingerprinting Inmates
4038 Inmate Identification Photographs
4040 Inmate Grievance program
4041 Inmate Grievance Program Modification Plan
4044 Parole Reconsideration Upon Extraordinary Medical Circumstances
4050 Receiving Deliveries at Stores
4051 Requisition of Supplies
4054 Occupational Lead Exposure Program
4055 Hazardous Waste Management
4059 Response To Health Care Emergencies
4060 Facility Fire Prevention
4062 Fire/Safety Report
4063 Training Academy Fire/Safety Coordinator
4064 Facility Safety
4065 Reporting Injuries & Occupational Illnesses
4066 Facility Safety and Environmental Services Inspections
4067 Flammable, Combustible, Toxic, and Caustic Materials
4068 Respiratory Protection Program
4069 First Aid Kits
4070 Laundry Collection/Distribution
4080 Guidelines for Color Guards and Honor Guards
4081 Pre - Shift Briefing/Lineup
4090 Posting Outside Announcements - Inmate Related
4091 Log Books
4101 Suicide Prevention
4200 Functions of the Division of Ministerial & Family Services
4201 Marriage During Confinement
4202 Religious Programs and Practices
4206 Notification of Death or Grave Illness of Inmate Family Members
4300 Health Services Policy Manual
4301 Mental Health Satellite Serv. and commitments to CNY Psychiatric Center
4302 Transfers - Special Needs Inmates
4303 OMH Satellite Obs discharge procedures
4304 Medical Parole
4305 Release of special needs inmates
4307 Intermediate Care Program
4308 Contracts for Specialty Care Appointments
4309 Inmate Hunger Strike
4310 Food Service Operations Manual
4311 Therapeutic Diets
4312 Consumption of State Food
4320 Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
4322 Tuberculosis Control Program
4323 Airborne Pathogen Exposure Control
4330 Inmates As Organ Donors
4401 Guidance & Counseling Services
4403 Inmate Visitor Program
4404 Inmate Legal Visits
4405 Inmate Art & Handicraft Accounts
4421 Privileged Correspondence
4422 Inmate Correspondence Program
4423 Inmate Telephone Calls
4424 Notification of Transfer/Express Mail
4451 Outside Hospital Admission: Notification of Person of Inmate's Choice
4470 General Library Services
4483 Law Libraries & Inmate Legal Assistance
4490 Hispanic and Cultural Affairs Services
4500 Family Reunion Program
4521 Inmate Newspapers and Newsletters
4555 Video Production Programs and Procedures
4556 Entertainment Media
4572 Media Review
4750 Volunteer Services Program
4752 Receipt of Donated Material
4755 Correctional Facility Tours
4760 Inmate Organizations
4761 Inmate Charitable Contributions and Gifts
4770 Youth Assistance Programs
4780 Pre - Release and Transitional Services
4790 Merit Time
4791 Presumptive Release
4792 Limited Credit Time Allowances
4802 Inmate Payroll Standards
4803 Inmate Program Placement
4804 Academic Education Program Policies
4805 Special Education Services
4806 Vocational Education
4807 Special Subjects
4902 Facility Fires and Related Emergencies
4910 Control of & Search for Contraband
4910A Contraband/Evidence- Handling, storage and disposition
4911 Packages & Articles Sent or Brought to Facilities
4912 Maintenance of Living Quarters
4913 Inmate Personal Property Limits
4914 Inmate Grooming Standards
4917 Transferring Inmate Property
4918 Inmate Health Care During Transfer
4919 Transportation For Court Appearances
4920 Inmate Radios, Tape Players, and Radio/Tape Player Combinations
4921 Inmate Television Sets
4929 Controlled Drugs, Needles, & Syringes
4930 Tool Control
4932 Chapter V, Standards Behavior and Allowances
4933 Special Housing Units
4933a Joint Case Management Committees
4934 Inmate Property - Temporary Storage of Personal Belongings
4935 Outsiders Visiting or Applying to Visit Facilities
4936 Search of DOCS Employees
4937 Urinalysis Testing
4938 Contraband Drug Testing
4940 Executing Detainers for Escapees and Absconders
4944 Use of Physical Force
4947 Special Housing Reports
4948 Protective Custody Status
4950 Guidelines for the Selection of Inmates for Outside Assignments
4960 Workplace Violence Prevention Program
6901 Information Concerning Executive Clemency
6902 Transfer of Foreign Nationals
6910 Criminal Prosecution Task Force
6920 Internal Controls
6921 Accreditation Program
6922 Division of Industry (Corcraft)
7001 Temporary Release Program
9999 Alphabetic Index of Directives, By Subject
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