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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...

News from the Field
Dedicated to keeping our members informed about what is happening around the state. If you are assaulted on the job, be sure to fill out our Assault Alert form - Online - PDF - Word 97 - 07. If you have additions or corrections, email nyscopba@nyscopba.org.
 
5/21/2013Coxsackie CFInmate was ordered to comply with pat frisk due to suspicious activity. Inmate refused to comply and struck the officer in the face.
5/20/2013Marcy CFInmate charged with weapon possession- Utica OD
5/20/2013Attica CFAn inmate was released from MHU back to SHU. Once in SHU the inmate immediately began threatening self harm. The inmate then flooded his cell and continued attempting to harm himself by repeatedly hitting his head and body against the cell walls. Medical staff was notified and the inmate was taken to the facility medical center. Once at medical, the inmate assaulted three officers including biting them and one officer was seriously injured. WIVB - Democrat & Chronicle - WHEC
5/19/2013Kirby PCPatient assaulted an officer by punching the officer in the head and throwing feces on the officer.
5/19/2013Coxsackie CFInmate attempted to assault an officer but was restrained
5/16/2013Kirby PCPatient attacked two Treatment Assistants, slamming one up against a door and grabbing the other in the buttocks and breast areas.
5/16/2013St. Lawrence PCSt. Lawrence Psychiatric Center's fate could be known by Monday- Watertown Daily Times
5/10/2013St. Lawrence PCTask force to push psychiatric facility- Watertown Daily Times
Camp Georgetown sells for $241,000, but future use still unknown- Post Standard
5/8/2013St. Lawrence PCJefferson Legislators oppose closure of St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, postpone jail doc decision again- Watertown Daily Times
5/8/2013St. Lawrence PCFight to keep state psychiatric center open- Watertown Daily Times
5/7/2013Kirby PCPatient threw and smeared feces on staff and walls.
5/1/2013St. Lawrence PCAgencies speak out against psych center closing- Watertown Daily Times
4/30/2013Mid-Hudson RegionValley fundraisers helping shooting victims- UticaOD
4/27/2013Green Haven CFFire believed to be intentionally set at Green Have Correctional - Poughkeepsie Journal
4/26/2013Kirby PCDuring a treatment, patient assaulted officer. Officer suffered facial injuries
4/26/2013Lyon Mt.Lyon Mountain Correctional to go up for auction - Press Republican
4/26/2013Mid-Orange CFFormer prison is pitched for development - Recordonline.com
4/25/2013Marcy CFQuick thinking by NYSCOPBA Officers - Press Release
Bomb making materials seized in Marcy Correctional lockdown - WKTV
4/23/2013Gouverneur CFWoman Accused of Trying To Smuggle Drugs into Gouverneur Prison - WWNYTV.com - Watertown Daily Times News Article
4/23/2013Attica CFRelease of Attica Riot records seems likely - The Daily News
4/22/2013Marcy CFLockdown lifted at Marcy Correctional Facility- News Channel 2
4/22/2013Marcy CF'Suspicious object' prompts evacuation, lockdown at Marcy prison- Utica OD
4/19/2013Mid-Hudson FPCPatient attacked Treatment Assistant by striking the SHTA in the head with a rock
4/17/2013Downstate CFOfficer was giving direction to an inmate, the inmate reached for something. After inmate was subdued he bit an Officer on the arm. Officer suffered minor injuries.
4/16/2013Downstate CFOfficer injured when responding to break up a fight between 2 inmates. Officer suffered minor injuries
4/15/2013Downstate CFWhile escorting inmate down a staircase, inmate turned and elbowed Officer in the face - Office suffered minor facial injuries
4/15/2013Marcy CFWoman accused of sneaking drugs in to jail - UticaOD
4/10/2013Great Meadow CFTear gas used to calm Great Meadow brawl- PostStar.com
4/10/2013Bayview CF/ Beacon CFPrisoner advocates foresee problems after shuttering Bayview and Beacon - Legislative Gazette
4/10/2013Wende CFInmate was being let out of a cell for an interview. Inmate attacked an officer without warning. Officer suffered a fractured shoulder.
4/9/2013Wende CfOfficer was providing coverage in a hallway. An inmate approached the officer and struck the officer without warning.
4/8/2013Lakeview CFDuring a pat frisk the inmate came off the wall and elbowed the officer in the face. Officer suffered injury to the face and eye.
4/8/2013Ogdensburg CFMan charged with smuggling razor into jail - Watertown Daily Times
4/6/2013GowandaDuring draft process inmate became verbal and then lunged at the officer. Inmate was subdued and office suffered injuries to the head and hand. Officer seen by Facility Medical.
4/5/2013StatewideOrganization aids jail staff in need - Press Republican
4/4/2013GreeneDuring an inmate fight, two Officers were injured while trying to subdue the inmates. Both Officers were seen by facility medical, remained on duty.
3/24/2013Cape Vincent CFAlbany woman held on drug charges at Cape Vincent prison- Watertown Daily Times
3/22/2013Clinton CFInmate charged with weapon possession- Police Log, Press Republican
3/22/2013Clinton CFInmate charged with weapon possession- Police Log, Press Republican
3/20/2013Marcy CFInmate in SHU threw fluids on an officer
3/19/2013Marcy CFInmate in SHU threw fluids on an officer
3/18/2013Bare Hill CFSentences handed down in Franklin County Court- Press Republican
3/12/2013Greene CFTwo Officers Assaulted by Inmate Suspected of Gang Activity - Press Release
3/7/2013Marcy CFAn officer observed an inmate in the bathroom acting suspiciously. When the officer approached the inmate, the inmate placed n object in his pocket. The inmate refused to give the object to the officer and further refused the officers orders to submit to a pat frisk. The inmate attempted to incite other inmates in the area to attack the officer by shouting "Take this officer down". The inmate struggled with the officer to stop the officer from frisking him. Several inmates were responding to the bathroom area and the officer activated his personal alarm. The inmate took the object from his pocket and threw it toward the crowd of inmates where it was kicked around and lost from the officers sight.
3/5/2013Midstate CFMidstate CF inmate faces weapons charge - News Story
3/4/2013Sullivan CFDuring inmate escort back to cell, inmate turned and spit on Officer, hitting him in the face.
2/28/2013Greene CFOfficer observed an inmate using gang related gestures. When the officer went to question the inmate about his activities, the inmate assaulted the officer. The inmate punched the officer several times in the head. Response staff arrived and inmate continued to struggle. Inmate was brought under control and restraints applied.
2/28/2013Marcy CFMarcy Correctional Officer Victim Of Latest Prison Assault - News Story - Press Release
2/28/2013Mid State CFInmate at Midstate accused of possessing a shank - News Story
2/26/2013Marcy CFWoman accused of smuggling marijuana to inmate in Marcy - News Story
2/25/2013Wyoming CFMan fined for mailing prison contraband - News Story
2/24/2013Coxsackie CFInmate was non-compliant when leaving visit room and assaulted an Officer and Sergeant, resulting in minor injuries
2/23/2013Greene CFAn inmate became disruptive in dorm area. An officer approached the inmate and was punched by the inmate. In the attempt to control the situation the Office was also bitten by the inmate. The inmate was subdued and the officer was treated at facility medical.- Press Release
2/22/2013Franklin CFA New York City woman was charged with introducing contraband into a prison - News Story
2/17/2013Green Haven CFInmate assaulted an officer by punching the officer in the face. The inmate was subdued and then spit in an officers face.
2/13/2013Woodbourne CFInmate assaults correction officer during pat frisk - News Story
2/11/2013Woodbourne CFOfficer was conducting a pat frisk on an inmate. The officer observed an object in the inmates sock. The inmate then turned around and assaulted the officer.
2/11/2013Wyoming CFInmate was directed to go to his cube by a Sergeant. The inmate initially complied and then rushed at the Sergeant. The inmate struck the Sergeant in the face and a responding officer in the chest. While attempting to restrain the inmate, the inmate continued to strike the Sergeant about the head and body and the officer in the body and groin.
2/7/2013MidstateInmate arrested for possessing a weapon - News Story
2/6/2013Elmira CFInmate convicted of hiding X-Acto blades in rectum- The Leader
2/4/2013Marcy CFWoman tried to smuggle drugs into Marcy - News Story
2/2/2013Orleans CFInmate became disruptive when returning to his cell from visit. Inmate resists orders and grabbed Officer and pulled him into the cell. Second Officer assists and both Officers escort inmate to holding pen.
2/2/2013Cape Vincent CFCourt upholds conviction of inmate who had heroin - News Story
2/1/2013Elmira CFTwo Civilian employees arrested - News Story
1/29/2013Elmira CFElmira Locked Down- Press Release - Elmira Star-Gazette - WBNG - YNN
1/22/2013Wyoming CFInmate and visitor accept plea bargain- News Story
1/20/2013Greene CFAn inmate became disruptive in a dorm area. An officer attempted to control the situation and ordered the inmate to submit to a pat frisk. During the frisk, the inmate elbowed the officer several times in the ribs. The officer attempted to restrain the inmate and the inmate continued to punch the officer in the ribs.
1/18/2013Midstate CFInmate accused of sodomizing cell mate- News Story
1/16/2013Sullivan CFAn officer was making rounds and an inmate threw a liquid substance in the officers face.
1/16/2013Franklin CFInmate assaults a Correction Officer- News Story - Press Release
1/15/2013Franklin CFInmate attacked two Correction Officers- News Story - News Story
1/13/2013Sullivan CFAn officer was attempting to lock an inmate in a cell when the inmate became violent. The inmate spit in the offices face and punched him in the head. The officer then attempted to restrain the inmate and the inmate bit the officer on the arm.
1/12/2013Groveland CFInmate struck an officer in the face with his elbow.
1/11/2013Auburn CFInmate arrested for promoting prison contraband- News Story
1/10/2013Auburn CFInmate found guilty of assaulting a Correction Officer - News Story
1/10/2013Midstate CFA Sergeant was interviewing an inmate when the inmate became disruptive. The inmate assaulted the Sergeant by punching him several times in the head.
1/3/2013Watertown CFInmate charged with drug possession - News Story
1/2/2013Adirondack CFOfficers responded to a multiple inmate fight. While attempting to bring the inmates under control, the inmates turned on the officers and assaulted them. Two officers injured and remain out of work.
1/2/2013Fishkill CFAn officer was pat frisking an inmate as directed by a supervisor. The inmate failed to comply with verbal direction related to the frisk. The inmate struck the officer in the face with an elbow. The officer attempted to subdue the inmate and the inmate continued to strike the officer about the head several times.
12/26/2012Marcy CFOfficer noticed unusual activity in a dormitory after an earlier incident. Officer conducted a frisk of an inmates cubicle. During the search, gang materials and a manufactured knife were found in his locked locker.
12/26/2013Marcy CFAn officer observed two inmates in the same bathroom stall. Officer pat frisked the inmates and found a manufactured knife on one of the inmates.
12/22/2013Bare Hill CFVisitor arrested for bringing in drugs- Press Republican
12/21/2012Wyoming CFInmate and visitor appear in court regarding smuggling marijuana into Wyoming CF- News Story
12/17/2012Wyoming CFAn officer was responding to a fight and accidentally put his arm all the way through a security window. Despite the injuries, the officer attempted to continue to respond. The officer collapsed and was taken to the facility hospital and then transported to outside medical services. The injuries were very serious and the officer remains hospitalized.
12/14/2012Kirby PCTreatment Assistant was attacked by a patient
12/14/2012Greene CFTwo inmates were observed in the shower area acting suspiciously. An officer investigated and began pat frisking the inmates. During the pat frisk, one of the inmates failed to comply with the frisk and elbowed the officer in the face.
12/12/2012Greene CFA vocational instructor was struck in the head by a metal light switch thrown by an inmate
12/10/2012Marcy CFMarcy Officer injured by inmate - Press Release
12/7/2012Franklin CFInmate attacks an officer and then tries to escape - Malone Telegram
12/6/2012Greene CFInmate refused to comply with staff direction to exit the bathroom during program go-back. Officer approached inmate and continued to order inmate to comply. Inmate took up a defensive stance and raised closed fists to the officer. The officer called for assistance and the inmate was brought under control.
12/5/2012Greene CFInmate became disruptive in a dorm setting. Responding officer was attacked by the inmate.
12/3/2012Livingston CFOfficer working the package room became suspicious of some canned items in a package. A further search revealed several cans containing a green leafy substance, over two dozen pills and a liquid appearing to be alcohol.
12/2/2012Livingston CFAn officer working in a yard tower noticed suspicious activity in the yard. The officer notified the arsenal and a camera was used to further observe the activity. Inmates were frisked on the way out of the yard and an inmate was discovered trying to hide a weapon. The yard was frisked and additional weapons discovered.
12/2/2012Green Haven CFAn officer working in the package room noticed a suspicious can of soup. The can was opened and a green leafy substance was inside the can. Nine other cans were also discovered with a total weight of 22 ounces.
11/30/2012Clinton CFInmate was arrested on possession of a weapon- News Story
11/28/2012Elmira CFInmate was being escorted when he became disruptive and punched an officer in the face several times
11/27/2012Elmira CFInmate became agitated and threw water on an officer. The inmate then attempted to punch the officer but missed
11/26/2012Clinton CFInmate was arrested for possession of a weapon- News Story
11/24/2012Elmira CFInmate was being directed to return to his cell. The inmate responded by punching an officer twice in the face.
11/24/2012Marcy CFOfficer was conducting a pat frisk of an inmate. The inmate turned and used his elbow to strike the officer in the chin.
11/20/2012Gowanda CFPeekskill inmate gets extra years in prison for 'hit' try on sex-abuse victim. News Story
11/19/2012Clinton CFInmate was arrested on prison contraband charges. News Story
11/16/2012Greene CFInmate was being escorted back to his cell after a Tier Hearing. Inmate stopped and refused to proceed to his cell. The inmate body slammed an officer. The inmate was restrained by officers and continued to struggle kicking officers. Inmate still refused to walk and was carried to the medical department.
11/16/2012Greene CFOfficer was conducting a routine pat frisk of inmates. An inmate being frisked turned and swung at the officer. The officer was able to block the blow and with assistance from responding officers bring the inmate under control.
11/15/2012Watertown CFInmate was charged with possession of a razor blade
11/10/2012Wende CFTwo inmates began fighting and several other inmates joined in. Inmates did not comply with staff orders to cease fighting. Responding officers arrived and inmates became compliant. A 6" toothbrush with a sharpened end and cloth handle was discovered at the scene.
11/5/2012Elmira CFOfficer working in SHU was hit with a liquid that tested positive for urine.
11/4/2012Cape Vincent CFVisitor accused of promoting prison contraband - News Story
11/3/2012Watertown CFInmate visitor charged with promoting prison contraband - News Story
11/3/2012Groveland CFInmate spit on an officers face. The inmate then tied a sheet around his neck and attempted to tie the other end to the cell door. Response team arrived on the scene and opened the cell door to prevent the inmate from injuring himself. The inmate attacked the officers by punching a Sergeant in the eye and biting another officer. The Sergeant also suffered a broken elbow. - Press Release - News Story
10/30/2012Greene CFOfficer noticed suspicious activity and ordered an inmate to comply with a pat frisk. The inmate initially complied but then swung his elbow at the officer. The officer was able to block the inmates elbow and gain control of the inmate.
10/28/2012Marcy CFInmate had injured himself by inserting a utensil into his penis and was receiving care at an area hospital. During the administration of medication, the inmate became violent with medical staff. An officer intervened and was spit on by the inmate.
10/26/2012Attica CFVisitor and inmate indicted for first-degree promoting dangerous prison contraband, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, two counts of second-degree promoting prison contraband and one count of fifth-degree conspiracy. News Story
10/26/2012Marcy CFInmate was attempting to commit suicide in his RMU cell. Officers responded and stopped the inmate from continuing to harm himself. Inmate was being escorted to the medical department when he became violent. The inmate stuck an officer in the face with his elbow causing serious injury. The inmate had previously thrown urine on an employee and assaulted an officer at Five Points CF. Press Release - News Story
10/25/2012Clinton CFInmate was arrested for possession of a weapon- News Story
10/25/2012Wende CFInmate threw a liquid substance in an officers face
10/22/2012Greene CFInmate was observed smoking in a non-smoking area and defacing state property. Inmate was ordered to stop and put out the cigarette. The inmate flicked the cigarette toward the officer. Inmate was ordered to comply with a pat frisk. Inmate turned toward the officer in a violent manner. Inmate was subdued.
10/21/2012Greene CFInmate was ordered to comply with a random pat frisk. The pat frisk was conducted and the officer discovered an object in the inmates boot. The inmate turned toward the officer in a violent manner. Inmate was subdued and a metal shank was discovered in the boot.
10/21/2012Five Points CFIn the main yard a multiple inmate fight broke out. Responding officers attempted to break up the fight and the inmates attacked the officers. Tear gas was used to help quell the disturbance. Sixteen officers were taken to outside hospital and remain off duty. The facility was locked down.
10/20/2012Mid-State CFInmate was being pat frisked. The inmate turned and struck an officer in the face and head.
10/20/2012Southport CFInmate arrested for possession of prison contraband- News Story
10/15/2012Greene CFInmate became disruptive during rec run. Officer ordered the inmate to cease disruption and to submit to a pat frisk. Inmate elbowed officer in the face and then began choking the officer. Two officers injured in the assault.
10/11/2012Gowanda CFInmate pleads guilty to attempting to have victim killed
10/10/2012Greene CFInmate was observed involved in destruction of State property. Officer intervened and ordered the inmate to submit to a pat frisk. The inmate initially complied and then became disruptive. The inmate turned and punched the officer in the shoulder.
10/10/2012Wyoming CFAn officer was attempting to break up a fight between two inmates. During the struggle, the officer was kicked in the ankle.
10/10/2012Wyoming CFInmate was being pat frisked and failed to comply with staff direction. Inmate spun around and punched officer in the face. Inmate continued to struggle until additional staff were able to bring the inmate under control.
10/5/2012Greene CFAn inmate became disruptive when a company was being escorted back from the mess hall. The inmate threatened to assault an officer and then struck the officer in the face. The inmate was brought under control. Two officers were injured during the incident.
10/4/2012Watertown CFInmate charged with possession of dangerous prison contraband (razor blade). News Story
10/4/2012Attica CFAn inmate was charged with possession of marijuana and heroin. Story here...
10/3/2012Clinton CFInmate charged with possession of prison contraband. More here...
9/28/2012Green Haven CFInmate threatened officer with a weapon and then punched the officer in the eye.
9/27/2012Wende CFWende CF on Lockdown- Story
9/22/2012Fishkill CFDuring the pat frisk of a level 1 OMH inmate, the inmate attempted to assault the Officer. The Officer used force in an attempt to subdue the inmate. In doing so, the Officer's arm struck the door jam, breaking his forearm.
9/20/2012Upstate CFAn inmate was found to allegedly be in possession of prison contraband in June after being processed by officers. The inmate had hidden two scalpel blades inside the fingers of a plastic glove inside a body cavity. Full Story
9/20/2012Upstate CFAn inmate was charged with possessing prison contraband.The inmate was observed swallowing an unknown object, and police said later they found a blade folded in half with a handle held together with electrical tape. Full Story
9/20/2012Clinton CFInmate was charged with first-degree possession of prison contraband and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
9/20/2012Clinton CFInmate charged with first-degree possession of prison contraband and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies.
9/19/2012Bare Hill CFInmate was charged with being a fugitive of justice as a result of the warrant, a felony
9/19/2012Wende CFInmate threw a liquid substance on a nurse.
9/19/2012Wende CFInmate threw a liquid substance on two officers striking them in the face.
9/18/2012Greene CFInmate became disruptive in a dorm area. Responding officer was pushed and threatened by the inmate.
9/18/2012Wende CFInmate failed to comply with staff orders related to movement. Inmate became combative and struggled with officers. Three Officers injured in the incident, one officer was kicked in the face.
9/17/2012Sullivan CFOfficers responded to a fight between two inmates. As the fight was being brought under control, one of the inmates assaulted an officer by jumping on the officers back and attempting to choke the officer.
9/17/2012Wende CFInmate was observed slashing another inmate with a weapon. Officers intervened and the weapon was recovered.
9/16/2012Wyoming CFInmate became disruptive in a dorm area. Officer responded and was attacked several times by the inmate.
9/13/2012Greene CFInmate became disruptive in a dorm area. When a responding officer attempted to calm the inmate, the inmate took a defensive stance and charged the officer. The officer took control of the inmate.
9/6/2012Greene CFA multiple inmate on inmate fight occurred in the yard. Officers responded to break up the fight. The inmates did not comply with verbal orders to stop fighting. Inmates were restrained to stop the fight. One inmate fought with officers and punched two officers in the face.
9/3/2012Wende CFMan arrested for bringing drugs into prison- News Story
9/1/2012Greene CFInmate became disruptive in the dorm. Inmate then failed to follow staff direction to place his hands on the wall. Inmate turned around and shoved officer. Inmate was brought under control and escorted to the Special Housing Unit.
9/1/2012Elmira CFFacility locked down after a several Unusual Incidents (UI's) involving weapons, drugs, and inmate on inmate assaults
8/30/2012Kirby FPCOfficer kicked in the back in an unprovoked attack. Another incident occurred where a patient attacked an officer and punched the officer in the face.
8/27/2012Sullivan CFDuring a cell search of an inmate, the inmate entered the cell and assaulted the Officer. Another Officer responded quickly and the inmate was restrained with possible injury to staff.
8/26/2012Collins CFWoman arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison - News Story
8/24/2012Great Meadow CFWoman arrested for attempting to bring drugs into prison- News Story
8/24/2012Attica CFJudge dismisses indictment of five Attica Officers- News Story - Press Release
8/22/2012Rochester CFAn inmate breaks into a home the day after being released- News Story
8/21/2012Gowanda CFInmate was escorted back to his cell in handcuffs. Once inside the cell, the inmate refused to allow officers to remove the handcuffs. Officers entered the cell to retrieve the handcuffs. Inmate became violent and attacked staff. The inmate was biting and two officers suffered bite wounds to their hands. The inmate also punched a Sergeant in the head and face. The officers and Sergeant were taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
8/21/2012Attica/Wyoming CFThree inmates and a prison visitor are charged with crimes of smuggling, prison contraband and assault. News Story
8/20/2012Greene CFInmate charged into an officers station and attacked the officer by punching the officer several times in the face. A second inmate joined in and assaulted the officer. The officer was able to activate the personal alarm system and additional staff responded. One of the inmates continued to struggle and bit another officer and destroyed state property.
8/19/2012Marcy CFAn inmate became disruptive in his cell and began injuring himself. The inmate jumped off his bed and appeared to be unconscious from the fall. Medical staff was summoned and entered the cell. When the cell door was opened the inmate bolted for the door but was prevented from exiting the cell by officers. The inmate then ripped up the mattress and fashioned a noose. An extraction team was formed to stop the inmate from injuring himself. When the extraction team entered the cell, they were confronted with slippery conditions on the floor and walls from feces and urine the inmate had spread on the surfaces. The officers had difficulty gaining traction in the cell. The inmate was finally subdued. An officer suffered a broken hand and several officers suffered exposure to body fluids.
8/17/2012Upstate CFTwo inmates arrested for possession of prison contraband- News Story
8/16/2012Kirby FPCPatient punched SHTA in the face
8/15/2012Clinton CFInmate released on parole on 8/10/2012 is arrested five days later on bank robbery charges - News Story
8/13/2012Ogdensburg CFInmate charged with assault with a weapon and promoting prison contraband in an incident where the inmate allegedly assaulted another inmate. News Story
8/11/2012Five Points CFAn inmate threw urine on an Officer doing rounds. The urine got in the officers eyes and mouth.
8/11/2012Gowanda CFInmate being questioned and searched due to suspicious behavior used a serrated metal instrument to slash two officers - Press Release - WIVB News Story - Observer News Story
8/9/2012Auburn CFInmate being interviewed lunged and violently assaulted a Sergeant. The Sergeant suffered severe injuries including broken ribs and a punctured lung. Press Release - AuburnPub - Observer Dispatch - WSYR-TV Syracuse - Syracuse Post-Standard - Auburn Citizen
8/5/2012Bare Hill CFInmate visitor arrested on contraband charges- News Story
8/1/2012GowandaSgt and two officers injured attempting to restrain an inmate who was about to max out. State police were called and arrested the inmate, outside charges pending.
8/1/2012Kirby FPCPatient attacked officer by punching the officer in the face and kicking the officer.
7/31/2012Midstate CFDrugs are suspected to have caused an inmate to disrobe and move about the facility acting irrationally. Inmate was subdued and taken to the mental health unit. Inmate once again began acting irrationally and appeared delusional. Inmate broke free from staff and had to be subdued again.
7/31/2012Five Points2012 Officer assaulted in RMHU when inmate reached through the feed up door, grabbed officer and forcibly pulled toward the hatch. Incident was reported to the State Police
7/29/2012Five PointsOfficer injured shoulder breaking up a fight in 8 Block taken to outside hospital and remains off work
7/29/2012Collins CFInmate that assaulted several staff members on the 27th continues to be assaultive. An officer was making rounds to check on inmates. The inmate hid under his bed. When the officer came closer to the cell to observe the inmate, the inmate threw urine on the officers face and into his mouth. Press Release - News Story WIVB.com 4 - WRGZ.com 2 - Buffalo News - Observer Today
7/27/2012Five PointsFive Officers injured, four seen by outside hospital. All injured while entering cell to check on unresponsive inmate who jumped off the bed and violently struggled and attacked officers
7/27/2012Elmira CFInmate being processed for a draft punched officer in the face. Officer was injured and unable to remain on duty.
7/27/2012Collins CFInmate was being escorted by two officers and a sergeant. Inmate attempted to break away from the escort and became disruptive. Staff brought inmate under control. All three staff members injured.
7/26/2012Coxsackie CFAn inmate was given orders to enter his cell and the inmate refused. The inmate struck a Correction Officer in the left side of his face with his right fist. The inmate continued to act aggressively and the Officer restrained the inmate. The inmate continued to struggle and forced the officer into the cell. Assistance was given by a responding Sergeant and the inmate was brought under control.
7/26/2012Midstate CFTwo inmates became combative while being questioned / cell search. Two Officers and a Sergeant were injured.
7/25/2012Elmira CFInmate refused staff orders and then punched an officer in the face.
7/25/2012Cape VincentInmate gets additional time for causing death at Cape Vincent.
News Article
7/24/2012Coxsackie CFAn inmate was being given direction on packing his property. The inmate became disruptive and punched an officer several times.
7/23/2012Sullivan CFAn officer responded to a disturbance. When attempting to apply restraints to a disruptive inmate, the inmate punched the officer in the face.
7/23/2012MHFPCSHTA injured by patient, resulting in eye injury
7/22/2012Midstate CFInmate was being questioned about possible contraband in his mouth. Inmate became disruptive and moved aggressively toward officers. During the confrontation, another inmate attempted to punch officers.
7/19/2012ElmiraSgt. Suffered abrasion, pain, and swelling to the face after an Assault on Staff in the PC unit
7/19/2012Greene CFInmate was being moved to a new cell. Inmate refused to enter the new cell and resisted staff. Inmate then charged the officers striking them. Inmate then began spitting and spit on four officers, striking one in the face. Inmate refused to have handcuffs removed.
7/19/2012Mohawk CFInmate accused of trying to hire a hitman. Story here...
7/17/2012Elmira CFInmate being escorted to the infirmary became disruptive and struck an officer in the face.
7/16/2012Eastern CFInmate became violent during emergency facility hospital treatment. Two Officers and one Sergeant spit upon. One Officer was bitten.
7/16/2012Eastern CFTwo inmates involved in a fight during the chow run. One Officer and one Sergeant were injured.
7/13/2012Upstate CFWoman was found to be in possession of illegal contraband while visiting the prison. News Article
7/11/2012Marcy CFInmate became disruptive upon returning to his cell from a program area. Sergeant and two other officers were injured. The Sergeant had injury to his face and his right hand and other officers had leg injuries. The State Police were notified and outside charges will be filed. The inmate presently remains at Marcy Correctional Facility. Press Release - News Story, Rome Sentinel - News Story, Utica OD
7/9/2012Midstate CFOfficer was assaulted by an inmate as the officer walked by the inmates cell. The inmate threw a liquid on the officer that was later identified as urine. The urine covered the left side of the officer including the face, neck, ear and eye. The inmate is known to have at least two prior incidents involving throwing of bodily fluids. News Story
7/3/2012Marcy CFInmate claimed to have swallowed a razor and was disruptive on the trip to the hospital and back. No razor was found. Inmate was given sedation and the decision was made to remove the handcuffs. As soon as the restraints were removed, the inmate assaulted an officer by striking him in the chest. A responding officer assisted and was elbowed in the face and choked severely by the inmate. Several other responding officers suffered injuries. The officer that was elbowed in the face was seriously injured and suffered bruising to the face, fractured nose, badly injured knee, loss of balance and other injuries. News Article - Press Release
7/3/2012Midstate CFCorrection Officer Found Not-Guilty in Assault
6/30/2012WyomingOfficer received black left eye and cut above eye as result of an assault on staff during a pat frisk
6/28/2012Clinton CFOfficer assaulted by an inmate in the bath house. Officer was seriously injured when the inmate struck the officer several times in the face. Officer suffered a broken nose, concussion and other injuries.
6/16/2012Mid-State CFInmate assaults two officers and injures two others responding to the assault. Press Release - News Story WKTV - Utica OD
6/12/2012Franklin CFInmate assaulted an officer during a pat frisk procedure. Inmate struck officers arm with his elbow.
6/11/2012Coxsackie CFMultiple inmates involved in a fight in the yard. Two responding officers injured.
6/10/2012Bare Hill CFInmate assaulted an officer by thrusting an object into the officers eye
6/7/2012Clinton CFOfficer violently assaulted by an inmate
5/31/2012Greene CFInmate became disruptive upon his arrival at Greene CF. Officers attempted to control the situation and inmate punched an officer in the face. Responding officers also injured. News Story
5/25/2012Greene CFInmate attacks an officer during a cube frisk by charging into the officer.
5/22/2012Greene CFInmate makes death threats against an officer and then elbows officer in the face.
5/20/2012Sullivan CFAn inmate became disruptive during a pat frisk. The inmate failed to comply with staff direction and punched the officer in the face.
5/19/2012Coxsackie CFInmate refuses to comply with pat frisk procedure and becomes combative with staff. Staff injured bringing inmate under control.
5/18/2012Altona CFInmate charged with possession of contraband (weapon). Story here...
5/16/2012Mid-Hudson PCAn employee was trying to prevent a patient from swallowing a foreign object, patient kicked employee in the abdomen.
5/16/2012Orleans CFInmate would not comply with pat frisk procedure and assaulted an officer by grabbing and attacking the officer
5/16/2012Franklin CFFive Officers Injured in inmate fight and assault. Press release - Story
5/16/2012Marcy CFMarijuana discovered in an incoming package
5/15/2012Marcy CFInmate found in possession of escape materials including a mask, pick, handgun replica.
5/14/2012Attica CFInmate stocking up on weapons. Story here...
5/8/2012Cape Vincent CFInmate charged with possession of contraband (weapon). Story here...
5/7/2012Auburn CFA large number of weapons recovered. Prison locked down for general frisk.
5/6/2012Auburn CFSix inmates battle in South Yard resulting in multiple stab and slash wounds
5/5/2012Great Meadow CFWoman accused of smuggling drugs into prison. Story here...
4/27/2012Sullivan CFInmate assaulted officer by punching the officer in the face.
4/26/2012Clinton CFInmate arrested for possession of a weapon. Story here...
4/26/2012Cape Vincent CFInmate admits causing death of another inmate at Cape Vincent prison. Story here...
4/19/2012Sullivan CFDuring a routine pat frisk of inmates leaving a shop area, an inmate assaulted an officer by striking the officer in the mouth with an elbow.
4/16/2012Coxsackie CFInmate assaults an officer by striking the officer in the face.
4/15/2012Bare Hill CFWoman arrested for attempting to bring an illegal substance into prison. Story here...
4/14/2012Cape Vincent CFWoman charged with bringing synthetic marijuana into prison. Story here...
4/9/2012Bare Hill CFInmate assaults a Sergeant and two offices in SHU by punching staff in the face and chest. Press Release - News Story
4/3/2012Franklin CFInmate assaulted an officer during a pat frisk by punching the officer in the chest. Inmate continued to struggle with responding officers. Assaulted officer was sent to the hospital. Story here...
4/2/2012Cape Vincent CFWoman arrested on charges she participated in using counterfeit checks drawn from prison account. Story here...
4/2/2012Greene CFInmate assaulted officer during pat frisk. Inmate continued to struggle with responding officers causing several injuries.
3/27/2012Attica CFAlleged prison drug smuggler arrested- Story
3/23/2012Mt. McGregor CFInmate charged with assaulting an officer. Story here...
3/22/2012Wende CFFour Correction Officers and a Sergeant were assaulted in an unprovoked attack by two inmates. Story here...
3/20/2012Attica CFWife of inmate sentenced for smuggling heroin into Attica CF. Story here...
3/19/2012Downstate CFInmate failed to comply with pat frisk and assaulted officer by punching the officer in the face.
3/13/2012Mid-State CFInmate assaulted officer while trying to gain access to the staff office. Inmate continued to struggle as he was escorted out of the office causing the officer to fall and suffer injuries.
3/13/2012Marcy CFInmate assaulted officer by throwing a hot liquid and punching the officer in thee face. Inmate injured a responding officer. Press Release
3/11/2012Mid-State CFSexual offender inmate attempted to ambush officer by hiding in the officers bathroom.
3/9/2012Franklin CFInmate assaults officer. Story here...
3/9/2012Cape Vincent CFInmate assaulted Officer during routine pat frisk. Story here...
3/7/2012Coxsackie CFInmate attacked an officer during a routine counseling session. Officer activated the PAS system and other staff arrived to assist. Inmate continued to struggle with the officers for several minutes until the situation was brought under control. Officers transported to a local hospital for treatment.
3/6/2012Greene CFDuring a pat frisk, inmate turned around and assaulted officer by striking the officer several times.
3/5/2012Mid-State CFInmate spit on officer
3/4/2012Attica CFVisitors arrested for carrying sharp instruments.
3/2/2012Marcy CFInmate assaulted officer by biting the officer
2/29/2012Bare Hill CFOfficer prevented inmate from inappropriate contact with a female civilian employee. As the inmate was being escorted, the inmate attacked the officer by punching the Officer in the face. Officer was knocked unconscious. Story Here...
2/24/2011Woodbourne CFInmate sentenced for having cell phone and charger in his cell
2/24/2012Gowanda CFNY prison inmate charged with soliciting hit man
2/6/2012Downstate CFInmate punched officer in the head during a routine pat frisk
2/1/2012Auburn CFInmate sentenced to 25 years to life for attempted rape of an employee. The full news story here...
1/28/2012Greene CFInmates assaults officer by striking the officer in the face.
1/17/2012Five Points CFInmate attempted suicide and was prevented by security staff. While medical staff attempted to provide assistance, the inmate grabbed a pen and stabbed two officers. Press release - Auburnpub.com - Seneca Daily
1/16/2012Rockland PCPatient uses a blunt instrument to kill another patient. Officers respond and secure the alleged murder weapon and suspect.
1/13/2012Green Haven CFInmate assaulted an officer by striking the officer in the face. The assault resulted in stitches to the officers face.
1/9/2012Downstate CFInmate charged an officer and attempted to knock the officer to the ground. Inmate swung at the officer and the officer was able to avoid the strike.
1/6/2012Upstate CFInmate assaulted an officer while being frisked. Inmate punched officer in the face and neck.
1/4/2012Sullivan CFInmate bites an officer
12/31/2011Franklin CFOfficer assaulted by an inmate. Story here...
12/28/2011Sullivan CFInmate assaulted officer by punching the officer in the chest.
12/23/2011Clinton CFInmate arraigned on murder charges
12/22/2011Auburn CFInmate pleads guilty to making threat
12/20/2011Fishkill CFInmate assaulted an officer during a SHU admission by striking the officer in the face.
12/20/2011Bare Hill CFA Schenectady woman was arrested Sunday at the Bare Hill Correctional Facility, according to New York State Police. Story here...
12/20/2011Bare Hill CFA Manhattan woman was arrested at the Bare Hill Correctional Facility Sunday and was charged with two felonies. Story here...
12/19/2011Cape Vincent CFInmate Charged with Possession of a Weapon
12/19/2011Marcy CFInmate throws feces on Librarian
12/19/2011Marcy CFInmate throws unknown liquid on Nurse
12/18/2011Coxsackie CFInmate sets fire to his cell and then assaults responding officer by punching the officer in the face. Inmate transported to Albany Med. and becomes violent again, elbowing officer in the face. Four officers and two sergeants injured. Story here...
12/16/2011Great Meadow CFGreat Meadow Locked Down
11/29/2011Watertown CFInmate punched officer in the face.
11/26/2011Greene CFInmate uses elbow to strike officer during frisk. Responding officers suffer minor injuries.
11/25/2011Coxsackie CFInmate assaulted officer during meal run by striking the officer in the head and face.
11/22/2011Green Haven CFInmate assaulted officer by striking officer several times in the head and face.
11/22/2011Sullivan CFInmate spit on officer and later assaulted officers during frisk procedures.
11/15/2011Downstate CFOfficer punched in the head by an inmate and responding officer kicked in the knee.
11/10/2011Coxsackie CFTwo officers assaulted by an inmate.
11/10/2011Midstate CFInmate failed to comply with frisk procedure and assaulted officer.
11/5/2011Orleans CFInmate punched officer in the face, knocked the officer to the floor and banged officer's head on the floor several times.
11/3/2011Kirby Forensic PCPatient attacked officer by punching him in the face.
10/14/2011Attica CFInmate gained control of officers baton and assaulted another officer.
10/7/2011Willard Drug TreatmentInmate became agitated during a discussion with an officer. Inmate punched officer and pushed the officer down a flight of steps.
10/5/2011Green Haven CFInmate failed to comply with direction of officer and assaulted two officers.
9/29/2011Green HavenSeveral officers injured in multiple inmate assaults
8/10/2011Orleans CFInmate punched officer in the face and another officer was hurt bringing the inmate under control.
8/10/2011Orleans CFInmate head butted an officer during a frisk.
7/27/2011Midstate CFInmate faked a suicide attempt and assaulted an officer trying to assist him.
7/15/2011Midstate CFInmate punched officer in the head repeatedly.
6/30/2011Green Haven CFInmate was observed passing medication and was confronted. Inmate responded by punching the officer and slamming the officer to the floor.
5/24/2011Green Haven CFInmate elbowed officer in the head.
5/18/2011Arthurkill CFInmate causes injury to an officer by kicking the officer in the leg and hand.
5/17/2011Marcy CFInmate punched officer during a frisk.
5/15/2011Rockland Children's HospitalPatient punched and head butted an officer and more patients joined in to assault the officer.
5/2/2011Wende CFInmate assaulted officer during escort, bit a responding officer and injured three other officers.
4/20/2011Brooklyn Dev. CenterPatient used a weapon to strike officer in the knee.
4/14/2011Auburn CFInmate struck officer in the back of the head and face. Responding officer punched in the face.
3/16/2011Rochester Psy. CenterPatient assaulted officer by grabbing her breast.
3/11/2011Marcy CFInmate kicked officer in the groin. Another officer was bitten and a third was punched.
3/8/2011Marcy CFSergeant assaulted while extracting an inmate from his cell.
2/2/2011Green Haven CFOfficer elbowed in the face during frisk.
2/1/2011Green Haven CFInmate failed to comply with lock-in and assaulted officer by punching him in the face several times.
1/29/2011Kirby Forensic Psy. CenterOfficer was kicked and punched by a patient.
1/28/2011Eastern CFOfficer Casimiro Pomales dies in the line of duty
1/5/2011Gowanda CFInmate pushed officer and failed to comply with direction.
12/15/2010Sing Sing CFInmate knocked officer to the ground during a frisk.
12/13/2010Sing Sing CFInmate punched Sergeant in the face during frisk.
12/4/2010Kirby Forensic Psy. CenterPatient assaulted officer by punching the officer several times.
21/1/2010Sing Sing CFInmate punched officer and used a choke hold.
12/1/2010Sing Sing CFInmate attempted to swallow razor and staff attempted to to prevent inmate from injury. Inmate punched officer in the face.
11/23/2010Queensboro CFInmate assaulted an officer during a frisk.
11/21/2010Sing Sing CFInmate carrying a razor blade punched sergeant in the face.
11/19/2010Bare Hill CFInmate punched officer several times in the back of the head and bit the officer.
11/16/2010Sing Sing CFInmate punched officer during escort.
11/15/2010Sing SingInmate punched officer in the chest during frisk.
10/30/2010Ulster CFInmate assaulted officer during a frisk.
10/27/2010Bare Hill CFInmate failed to follow direction and punched officer in the face. Responding officer also assaulted.
10/23/2010Groveland CFInmate assaulted two officers during frisk.
10/17/2010Sing Sing CFInmate reached through the bars and assaulted officer.
10/15/2010Marcy CFInmate bit officer and kicked responding officer.
10/14/2010Gowanda CFInmate punched officer in the face and knocked the officer to the ground.
10/13/2010Western NY DDSOAssailant pulled officer to the ground breaking the officers wrist.
10/12/2010Kirby Forensic Psy. CenterPatient punched officer in the face.
10/3/2010Bare Hill CFInmate punched officer in the face.
9/26/2010Green Haven CFInmate assaulted officer with a weapon.
9/14/2010Lakeview CFInmate punched officer in the face.
9/10/2010Sing SingInmate smuggling contraband assaulted officer and punched officer in the face.
9/8/2010Upstate CFOfficer was assaulted and suffered broken finger.
8/31/2010Bare Hill CFInmate took officers radio and punched officer several times.
8/29/2010Downstate CFInmate punched officer in the face.
8/26/2010Cape VincentOfficer attempting to break up a fight between two inmates was rammed into a wall, fracturing his spine.
8/24/2010Greene CFInmate punched officer in the head and also punched responding officer in the head.
8/20/2010Shawangunk CFInmate punched officer several times, took the officers radio and beat officers head on a door knob.
8/15/2010Wende CFInmate assaulted officer resulting in broken ankle.
6/23/2010Wende CFInmate punched and bit officer.
6/21/2010Downstate CFInmate pulled officer into cell and punched officer several times in the head.
6/17/2010Coxsackie CFOfficer assaulted from behind by disruptive inmate.
6/17/2010Central NY PCPatient punched officer in the face.
6/14/2010GowandaOfficer injured while restraining inmate.
6/4/2010Coxsackie CFInmate kicked sergeant during escort.
5/28/2010Wende CFInmate punched officer during escort.
5/27/2010Green Haven CFInmate punched officer in the head during frisk.
5/19/2010Central NY PCOfficer injured while breaking up a fight.
5/9/2010Greene CFInmate punched officer in the face during frisk.
5/6/2010Groveland CFInmate assaulted officer in yard.
5/2/2010Gouverneur CFOfficer spit on and injured controlling an inmate.
4/29/2010Coxsackie CFInmate assaulted officer during escort.
4/28/2010Kirby Forensic PSY. CenterPatient elbowed officer in the face.
4/23/2010Green Haven CFInmate pulled officer into cell and struck officer several times.
4/23/2010Greene CFOfficer attacked from behind and suffered facial injuries.
4/17/2020Green Haven CFOfficer punched in the head several times during escort.
4/17/2020Green Haven CFInmate took control of officers baton and struck officer several times.
4/17/2010Kirby Forensic PSY. CenterOfficer knocked to the floor attempting to calm patient.
1/17/2010Sing SingInmate punched officer during escort.
1/14/2010Sing Sing CFOfficer punched in the face multiple times and responding officer kicked several times.
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