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Inmate Violence Continues to Plague Elmira Correctional Facility

Staff Recover Two Weapons in Two Attacks Elmira, NY – Staff recovered a ceramic razor blade and a rock inside of a sock that were used in two separate inmate on inmate attacks at the maximum security correctional facility last week. Both incidents occurred on Friday,...

Staff Injured at Marcy Correctional Facility

Razor Recovered After Inmate Attacks Staff Marcy, NY – Two officers and a sergeant were injured at Marcy Correctional Facility last week after an inmate bit one officer and fought with staff who were attempting to recover contraband the inmate had hidden on him. The...

NYSCOPBA Western Region Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Make a Wish

Darien, NY – Continuing in the long tradition of giving back to local charities, the 1st Annual Al Mothershed Memorial Golf Tournament raised $12,500 for the Rochester chapter of Make a Wish. The tournament, which had over 175 participants and volunteers, was held at...

Officers Attacked at Sing Sing Correctional Facility

One Officer Sustains Broken Wrist in Attack Ossining, NY – Four officers were injured at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in two separate inmate attacks within the last two weeks. One officer sustained a fractured wrist that was broken in two places. The first incident...

Area State Lawmakers Join Regional, Statewide Correctional Officers To Renew Call To Repeal “HALT ACT”

Elmira, N.Y., August 17—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C-Big Flats), and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) today joined New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) President Michael...