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

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

As we mark National Correctional Officer’s Week on May 3 – 9, 2026, a week of tribute that was first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, highlighting the difficult but vital work these men and women undertake to maintain safety and order in our prisons. National Correctional Officer’s Week is an ideal time to illustrate our deep-seated appreciation for these individuals who dedicate their lives to a challenging and often underappreciated profession. Your commitment to public service is a cornerstone of our justice system, and you more than deserve our recognition and gratitude. Please honor these brave men and women.

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Press Releases

Multiple Officers Injured at Mid-State Correctional Facility

Marcy , NY — A 29-year-old inmate, who could be released as early as tomorrow, caused a disturbance inside the mess hall last weekend and engaged in a violent confrontation with officers attempting to restore order. Full Press...

May 1, 2026

Multiple Cell Fires Ignited at Marcy Correctional Facility

Marcy , NY — On Sunday, three fires were deliberately set by inmates within an hour of each other at the medium security correctional facility, resulting in eight officers and three National Guardsmen being treated for suspected smoke inhalation. The series of...

Apr 29, 2026

Officers, Teacher Attacked by Inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility

Marcy , NY — On Monday, a violent incident unfolded at the medium security correctional facility when an inmate attacked a civilian teacher and multiple officers who attempted to intervene. Full Press...

Apr 27, 2026

News & Reports

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

Mid – State Inmate Attacks Sergeant, Officer at Hospital

Marcy , NY – On February 3, shortly after midnight, a 30-year-old inmate from Mid-State Correctional Facility attacked and injured two correctional officers while being transported from Wynn Hospital following minor surgery. Full Press Release

Visitors’ Arrested, Inmate Fights Occur at Mohawk Correctional Facility

Two Visitors Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Drugs to Inmates During Visits April 30, 2025 Rome , NY – Four inmate on inmate fights occurred, leaving one inmate with a broken jaw and a second inmate with a ruptured ear drum and two visitors were...

Spotlight

NYSCOPBA Golf outing raises over $24,000 for CPOF

NYSCOPBA held its 14th annual Charitable Golf Outing on Sept 8th at Fairways Golf Course. This year’s proceeds went to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is a national, non-profit charitable organization...