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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
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
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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...
DOCCS Wreath Laying & Medals Ceremony June 2023
NYSCOPBA in the News
Attica Correctional Facility in Lockdown
Officer attacked and choked by inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility, sent to hospital
Officer attacked at Auburn Correctional Facility, sent to hospital for treatment
Union blames politics for attack on officer at Auburn Correctional Facility
NYSDOL cites 2 local prisons for staff working conditions following fentanyl exposures
NYS DOL finds unsafe and serious fentanyl exposure on correctional staff
