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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
Revisions are included with the Directive until 1/1/2012, after which Revisions are a seperate link. Distribution D directives are not posted here as they are restricted to DOCCS security personnel only
 

Number

Title

Revisions (starting 1/1/2012)
0000Table 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 
Collins 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 
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 
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 Cases071212
2001Emergency Procedures - Central Office Location051012
2002Membership in Racist/Terrorist Organizations 
2003Domestic Violence Policy 
2005Request for Conference Attendance 
2009Maintaining Logs - Dissemination of Criminal History Record Information 
2010Departmental Records041012
2011Disposition of Departmental Records 
2012Release of Employee Personnel and Payroll Information 
2013Employee Personal Identifying Information 
2020Off - Duty Firearms Regulation 
2022Departmental Officer of the Day 
2031DOCS Olympics 
2104Local Labor - Management Committees 
2106Personal Appearance and Dress 
2110Employee Discipline - Suspension from Duty During the Continuation of Disciplinary Proceedings080912
2111Report of Employee Misconduct 
2112Report of Criminal Charges 
2113Grievances - Managerial/Confidential Employees 
2115Drug Tests for Employees 
2119Functions of the Division of Facilities Planning and Development 
2120Hazard Communication/Right to Know/SARA 
2121Personal Protective Equipment 
2122Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Procedures 
2123Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy 
2124Automatic External Defibrillators 
2200Functions of the Bureau of Personnel 
2201Normal Workday, Tardiness, Early Departure, and Excused Absences052112
2202Controlling Unexcused and Unauthorized Absences 
2203Annual Leave 
2204Sick Leave at Full Pay 
2205Record of Attendance 
2206Sick Leave at Half Pay 
2207Time and Attendance Rules - Personal Leave 
2208AWorkers' Compensation Benefits (Security Services)050412
2208BWorkers' Compensation Benefits (Non - Uniformed Employees) 
2209Allowable Absences With Pay 
2210Processing Employee Death Benefits 
2211Leave Without Pay 
2212Military Leave 
2213Attendance - Holidays 
2214Compensatory Time and Overtime - General 
2215Recall and Overtime - Security Staff 
2216Fingerprinting New Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors 
2217Out of Title Work 
2218Outside Employment 
2219Employee Probation 
2220Family Medical Leave Act 
2221Employee Health Insurance 
2222Employee Resignation from State Service 
2223Intershift/RDO Swaps Policy 
2224Civilian Employee Intershift/RDO Swaps 
2226Maternity and Child - Rearing Leave 
2230Guidelines for Assignment of Male and Female Correction Officers 
2232Non - Competitive and Labor Class Appointments 
2233Exempt/Non - Competitive Appointee Leaves 
2234Two - Year Trainee Program 
2239Processing Civilian Job Applicants/Employees with Criminal Records020112
2241Employee Service Awards 
2242Service Awards Program 
2243Exemplary Attendance Awards 
2244Employee Memorial 
2260New York State Ethics 
2261Removed from directives page 
2271Employee Suggestion Program 
2401Training and Staff Development 
2402Tuition Support for Part - Time Study 
2403Training Consultants 
2406Training Advisory Committees051012
2601Affirmative Action Program 
2602Affirmative Action Complaints082112
2603Non - Discrimination in Transactions With Private or Commercial Establishments 
2604Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise Program 
2605Sexual Harassment in the Work Place 
2607Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities 
2608Non - Discrimination in Employment Based on Sexual Orientation 
2611Discriminatory Treatment Complaints Procedure for Visitors 
2612Inmates with Sensorial Disabilities 
2614Reasonable Accommodations for Inmates with Disabilities 
2700Functions of Division of Budget and Finance 
2701Preparing the Payroll 
2702Preparing Payroll Deductions 
2703Payroll Overpayment062012
2709Refund of Social Security Overpayment 
2713Overtime/Holiday Compensation 
2724Travel Voucher Preparation 
2725Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Transfer of Inmates 
2726Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Transfer of Prisoners 
2727Reimbursement of Salary Expense for Transfer of Prisoners 
2728Reimbursement of Moving Expenses for Transferred/New Employees 
2729Reimbursement of Overtime Meals 
2731Inmate Travel Ticket 
2732Lodging/Transportation Requests 
2733Inmate Personal Property Claim 
2734Employee Personal Property Claim 
2740Signature Forms - Form AC-852, AC-2822, AC-1782 
2742Contractor/Consultant Contract Requirements 
2770Vending Machine Contracts 
2771Inmate Occupational Therapy Fund031113
2782Grand Processing/Monitoring 
2783Funds Received as Grants/Bequests 
2788Collection & Repayment of Inmate Advances and Obligations071012
2791Lost & Found/Abandoned Property 
2794Reporting Losses 
2798Inmate Accounts 
2799Responses to O.S.C. Audits 
2803Release of Inmate - Related Statistical Data 
2810Computer Security Guidelines 
2821Requesting Mainframe Applications Modifications/New Development 
2822Request for Information Technology Hardware Acquisition/Relocation/Removal 
2823Computer Workstation Ergonomics031213
2824E - Mail Use 
2900Functions of Division of Support Operations 
2901Requisition of Supplies 
2902Requisition of Forms 
2903OGS Courier Service 
2904Receiving Deliveries at Central Office 
2915Equipment Acquisition Guidelines 
2916Purchasing Supplies and Equipment 
2918State Furnished Telephone Equipment and Services 
2919Use of Fax Machines 
2932Use of State Owned Vehicles 
2944Equipment Control 
2945Inventory Control 
2946Employee Identification Material 
2948Reporting Loss of Issued Items 
2949Vehicle Identification Placards 
3050Waste Reduction and Recycling Program053112
3051Energy Conservation 
3052Request for Maintenance Work 
3053Alterations/Construction Request071012
3055Inmate Labor Projects 
3056Refrigerants - Compliance with the Clean Air Act 
3057Construction Permits080912
3070Daily Cigarette Inventory 
3071Tax on Tobacco in Commissary Sales 
3081Inmate Clothing Issue012512
3082Inmate Clothing Record 
3083Uniform/Equipment Issue and Appearance 
3084Uniform Issue Record 
3085Uniform: Order Schedule/Form 
3086Linen Inventory Control 
3090General Housekeeping Manual 
3093Pest Management 
3096Housekeeping: Health Care Areas032612
3101Laundry Processing 
3102Inter - Facility Laundry Service 
3111Scheduled Maintenance/Reports 
3151Operator's Vehicle Inspection 
3173Acquisition and Disposition of Surplus Property 
4001Facility Administrative Coverage 
4002Inmate Liaison Committee (ILC) 
4003Double Cell Housing in Converted Single Cells 
4004Unusual Incident Report 
4005Department Owned Staff Housing 
4005BTemporary Staff Housing - Hudson Valley 
4006Reporting Inmate Attitude and Behavior 
4007Inmate Identification Numbers 
4008Watch Commander's Log 
4009Minimum Provisions for Health and Morale 
4011Processing Inmate Records for Transfer 
4012Requesting Case Folders - Returnees from Parole Supervision 
4013Inmate Deaths - Administrative Responsibility 
4015Forwarding Offender Mail 
4016Inmate Records - Inmates On Out Count 
4017Inmate Transfer Procedure 
4018Security Classification Guidelines 
4019Inmate Information (Custodial and Health) During Transfer of Custody 
4020Security Classification Guideline Appeal 
4021Offender Reception/Classification 
4022Special Events Program 
4026Post - Incident Stress Debriefing Plan 
4027ASexual Abuse Prevention and Intervention Inmate on Inmate 
4028ASexual Abuse Prevention and Intervention Staff on Inmate 
4030Changes In Inmate Housing Capacity 
4033Parole Violator Detainees and Returned Parole Violators 
4035Inmate Identification Cards 
4036Notification to Victim of Inmate Release or Damages Awarded 
4037Fingerprinting Inmates 
4038Inmate Identification Photographs 
4040Inmate Grievance program 
4041Inmate Grievance Program Modification Plan 
4044Parole Reconsideration Upon Extraordinary Medical Circumstances 
4050Receiving Deliveries at Stores 
4051Requisition of Supplies 
4054Occupational Lead Exposure Program 
4055Hazardous Waste Management121312
4059Response To Health Care Emergencies 
4060Facility Fire Prevention 
4062Fire/Safety Report 
4063Training Academy Fire/Safety Coordinator 
4064Facility Safety061512
4065Reporting Injuries & Occupational Illnesses 
4066Facility Safety and Environmental Services Inspections 
4067Flammable, Combustible, Toxic, and Caustic Materials 
4068Respiratory Protection Program 
4069First Aid Kits 
4070Laundry Collection/Distribution050713
4080Guidelines for Color Guards and Honor Guards 
4081Pre - Shift Briefing/Lineup 
4090Posting Outside Announcements - Inmate Related 
4091Log Books031912
4101Suicide Prevention041012
4200Functions of the Division of Ministerial & Family Services 
4201Marriage During Confinement 
4202Religious Programs and Practices 
4206Notification of Death or Grave Illness of Inmate Family Members 
4300Health Services Policy Manual 
4301Mental Health Satellite Serv. and commitments to CNY Psychiatric Center 
4302Transfers - Special Needs Inmates 
4303OMH Satellite Obs discharge procedures 
4304Medical Parole 
4305Release of special needs inmates 
4307Intermediate Care Program 
4309Inmate Hunger Strike110612
4310Food Service Operations Manual 
4311Therapeutic Diets 
4312Consumption of State Food 
4320Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan 
4322Tuberculosis Control Program 
4330Inmates As Organ Donors 
4401Guidance & Counseling Services 
4403Inmate Visitor Program 
4404Inmate Legal Visits 
4405Inmate Art & Handicraft Accounts 
4421Privileged Correspondence 
4422Inmate Correspondence Program 
4423Inmate Telephone Calls030713
4424Notification of Transfer/Express Mail 
4451Outside Hospital Admission: Notification of Person of Inmate's Choice 
4470General Library Services 
4483Law Libraries & Inmate Legal Assistance 
4490Hispanic and Cultural Affairs Services 
4500Family Reunion Program022812
4521Inmate Newspapers and Newsletters 
4555Video Production Programs and Procedures 
4556Entertainment Media 
4572Media Review 
4750Volunteer Services Program 
4752Receipt of Donated Material 
4755Correctional Facility Tours 
4760Inmate Organizations 
4761Inmate Charitable Contributions and Gifts 
4770Youth Assistance Programs 
4780Pre - Release and Transitional Services 
4790Merit Time 
4791Presumptive Release 
4792Limited Credit Time Allowances022312, 081012
4802Inmate Payroll Standards 
4803Inmate Program Placement 
4804Academic Education Program Policies 
4805Special Education Services 
4806Vocational Education 
4807Special Subjects 
4902Facility Fires and Related Emergencies 
4910Control of & Search for Contraband091412
4910AContraband/Evidence- Handling, storage and disposition 
4911Packages & Articles Sent or Brought to Facilities022813
4912Maintenance of Living Quarters 
4913Inmate Personal Property Limits 
4914Inmate Grooming Standards 
4917Transferring Inmate Property 
4918Inmate Health Care During Transfer 
4919Transportation For Court Appearances 
4920Inmate Radios, Tape Players, and Radio/Tape Player Combinations 
4921Inmate Television Sets 
4929Controlled Drugs, Needles, & Syringes 
4930Tool Control081412
4932Chapter V, Standards Behavior and Allowances 
4933Special Housing Units 
4933aJoint Case Management Committees 
4934Inmate Property - Temporary Storage of Personal Belongings 
4935Outsiders Visiting or Applying to Visit Facilities 
4936Search of DOCS Employees 
4937Urinalysis Testing 
4938Contraband Drug Testing 
4940Executing Detainers for Escapees and Absconders110512
4944Use of Physical Force 
4947Special Housing Reports 
4948Protective Custody Status110512
4950Guidelines for the Selection of Inmates for Outside Assignments041012
4960Workplace Violence Prevention Program 
6901Information Concerning Executive Clemency 
6902Transfer of Foreign Nationals 
6910Criminal Prosecution Task Force062212
6920Internal Controls080912
6921Accreditation Program 
6922Division of Industry (Corcraft) 
6923Internal Audit Unit 
7001Temporary Release Program 
8304Mandatory and Discretionary Sex Offender Supervision Status Determinations011413
8305Sexual Assault Reform Act (SARA) Mandatory Condition 
9103Certificates of Relief from Disabilities Pre-release121312
9201Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act (e-STOP) Mandatory Condition 
9203Post Transfer Supervision 
9204Transdermal Alcohol Concentration Testing 
9205Notice of Right to Vote Maximum Expiration or Discharge of Sentence 
9220Processing Contraband for Community Supervision 
9221Merit Termination of Sentence and Discharge from Presumptive Release, Parole, Conditional Release, and Post-Release Supervision (PRS) 
9222Emergency Housing Fund 
9213Re-Release of Community Supervision Violators in Local Custody (County Correctional Facilities) 
9217Case Transfers 
9429Use of Physical Force by Community Supervision Field Staff 
9999Alphabetic Index of Directives, By Subject 
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