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Union urges state lawmakers to prioritize correctional officer safety and eliminate double bunking in New York’s prisons during upcoming legislative session

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) is thanking Franklin County District Attorney’s Office for pursuing prosecution in the April 2026 killing of an inmate’s bunkmate at Upstate Correctional Facility...

Oct 22, 2026

NYSCOPBA MEMBERS SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE: UNION ANNOUNCES HISTORIC ENDORSEMENT OF BRUCE BLAKEMAN FOR GOVERNOR

ALBANY, NY — Today, the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) announced the results of a historic statewide membership endorsement process for Governor of New York, with an overwhelming majority of participating members...

Sep 24, 2026

Officer Cut by Inmate During Violent Assault at Five Points Correctional Facility

Romulus, NY – A correction officer was transported to an outside hospital for treatment after being cut by an inmate during a violent incident at Five Points Correctional Facility on September 12. Full Press...

Sep 18, 2026

News & Reports

Inmate on Inmate Fights, Weapons and Drugs Seized at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility

Cape Vincent , NY - Following significant contraband seizures in April at the medium security correctional facility, staff continued their efforts in May by investigating several inmate-on-inmate assaults, recovering additional weapons, and seizing more than 24...

President Message On Death Gamble

NYSCOPBA’s Legislative Team is pleased to report that NYSCOPBA’s “Death Gamble” legislation has officially been signed into law by Governor Hochul as part of the 2026-2027 Executive Budget. This long sought after benefit modifies the in-service death benefit...

Contraband Seized at Riverview Correctional Facility

Ogdensburg , NY — Officers at Riverview Medium Security Correctional Facility successfully intercepted over two pounds of marijuana that had been smuggled into the prison, during a series of incidents involving a contraband investigation and a violent assault on...

Multiple Officers Injured in Several Incidents at Clinton Correctional Facility

Dannemora , NY — Eight officers were injured in a six-day period at the maximum-security prison, including two who required additional treatment at a local hospital. The injuries stemmed from five separate incidents, one of which involved a violent inmate-on-inmate...

Officers and family members describe how current prison conditions impact them at work and at home.

https://youtu.be/nDUhNVtU1Cs

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NYSCOPBA Endorsement

Yesterday President Summers announced a historic endorsement of Bruce Blakeman for Governor. The endorsement vote was conducted directly among NYSCOPBA's statewide membership, marking the first time in the organization's history that its members have been given the...